Surge Of Magic

by Vella Day

  His brows rose. “As opposed to what?”

  She shrugged. “Starting your own firm maybe?”

  “Why would I do that? Connor and Jackson are incredibly talented, not to mention their ability to shift is invaluable. They let me do what I want, so I have no desire to leave. I finally get to fight for the good guys for a change.”

  “You were a prosecuting attorney. That’s also fighting for the good guys.”

  He grabbed the oars again and started rowing them around the lake. “I wish that had always been true. I couldn’t say who exactly, but I’m betting I unintentionally put some innocent people in jail.”

  She stretched out her legs. “I’m sorry.”

  “Are you disappointed that I’m not a lawyer? Is that why you asked? I did make a lot more money.” The pain in his tone cut her deeply.

  “No, it’s not about the money. It’s about your safety. Being a lawyer somehow seems safer than going after Changelings. Believe me, I’m very proud of what you’re doing and am happy you enjoy it. Hell, could I be doing something more mainstream, something that might bring in more money? Sure, but I like giving massages and teaching people about aromatherapy.”

  Kip smiled. “Then that’s what you should be doing. If you couldn’t do that, what would you do?”

  That was a tough question. “I’d probably go back to school and study psychology. I’m not saying I want to be a therapist, but I’d like to learn more about the human mind and why some people are evil.”

  “I know all about evil people, and I’m not referring to the Changelings.”

  While she didn’t know much about them, she wanted to. Knowledge was power. “What do you know about those wicked werewolves?”

  “About as much as you do. They’re willing to steal, put spells on people without their consent, and they are sociopaths who don’t care who they hurt or kill.”

  Goose bumps appeared on her arms, and it wasn’t from the wind. “Sorry, I asked. Perhaps the topic of Changelings should be off limits while we’re here.”

  Kip’s strokes slowed. “I like that idea. We’ll just enjoy each other and pretend no one else in the world exists.”

  “I couldn’t ask for a better day.”

  As if they both needed time to relax, Kip finished making his way around the lake. While the water was clear, she wasn’t able to see to the bottom. If it was lined with quartz, she wondered how anyone had found it out.

  When he made the full circuit, he rowed them up to the shore then stuck an oar in the sand to stabilize them. “Can you jump out or do you need my help?”

  “I got this.” Teagan stood on the seat and jumped to shore. She sunk into the soft sand, but her feet stayed dry. “Toss me the rope and I’ll pull you in.”

  “I’m liking this.” Kip tossed her the rope, and she actually caught it. With a few hard tugs, she pulled the boat onto the shore, nearly toppling Kip.

  He stood then jumped out. “I think I need to take over.”

  She handed him the rope. “I didn’t mean to jerk so hard.” And nearly send you into the lake.

  “Sure you didn’t.” Kip secured the boat with ease. “Let’s head back. I’m curious how big the loft is.”

  “From below, it doesn’t look like we’ll have a lot of head room.”

  “Maybe we’ll have to try it out. If it isn’t comfortable, we can put the mattress in front of the fire and sleep there.”

  “I like that idea.”

  A short walk through the forest took them back to the truck. Five minutes later, they were bouncing their way to the cabin. Teagan could actually see the two of them growing old together there, sitting on the rocking chairs discussing their day while the grandkids ran around the property.

  “What are you smiling about?” Kip asked.

  “Just what I’m going to do with you once we get inside.” Their relationship was too fresh to be talking about kids.

  He sped up. When they arrived, no one was there to greet them, thank goodness. He pulled to a stop in front of the cabin, and she jumped out. Together, they went inside.

  “The logs are still glowing, and it’s nice and toasty in here,” he said.

  “You want me to show you the loft?” she asked.

  When she looked up at him, blue sparks flew off his face. She guessed that was a yes. Teagan climbed up the ladder first. As he followed, he kept pawing at her butt, and she kept swatting his hands away and laughing. When she reached the top, she crawled onto what looked like a king-sized mattress that took up almost the entire space. As for headroom? She estimated about three or four feet, just enough to sit up. “I’m not sure you’re going to like this, but it is adorable.”

  “Let me see,” Kip said. His head peered over the ledge. “I would have preferred spacious, but I see it isn’t.”

  Because of the lack of headroom, he crawled on his hands and knees to the mattress that was only about three feet from the edge and joined her.

  The loft thankfully had a railing. If she forgot where she was in the middle of the night, she might have fallen without one. She wondered if the Murdoch kids ever stayed up here. If so, where did the parents sleep? Given the lack of space, it was no wonder Mr. Murdoch didn’t come here anymore.

  “Well, this is cozy,” he said.

  “Told you.” Teagan rolled onto her back and opened her arms. “I need a hug.”

  “You got it, but I’d rather have some skin-to-skin contact.”

  She still had on her jacket. Sitting up, her head nearly brushed the ceiling. After she took it off, she tossed it toward the end of the bed. He slipped off his sweater then slid his hands up her legs. Sparks popped off his body. Her own hormones went into overdrive. What this man did to her.

  “How about ditching your shoes too?” she asked. They didn’t need dirt on the sheets.

  “Shit. I was so focused on you that I wasn’t thinking.”

  Focusing on her was a good thing. After he removed his boots and socks, he unbuttoned his jeans and eased them off. Her plan was working.

  With his gaze on her face, he crawled up her body like an animal in search of its prey. When he was within reach, she snagged the hem of his long sleeve shirt and lifted it upward. The material was halfway over his head when it became stuck. His biceps were too thick.

  “Let me do that before you suffocate me,” Kip said with a chuckle. He sat up and banged his head. “Shit.”

  Teagan laughed. The shirt disappeared, and he pounced. “It wasn’t funny. There are consequences for laughing at me.”

  She pressed her lips together. “No. Not funny.”

  “Then why are you trying not to smile?” He rolled her onto her side and tickled her.

  She was so sensitive that she curled up into a ball. “No, don’t. Stop,” she called out, unable to keep from laughing. He’d pinned her arms to the side, preventing her from reciprocating.

  When she cried out again, Kip stopped. “That’ll teach you not to sass me.”

  Teagan rolled over to face him. “Is that how our relationship is going to be? You’re going to boss me around all the time?” She thought she had used the right amount of glee in her voice, but apparently not because Kip sobered.

  “What do you mean? I don’t boss you around.” Her comment really seemed to concern him.

  “I’m only teasing you. I love everything about the way we are together.”

  As if she’d plugged him in with her comment, his body glowed even more. “Ditto. Now let’s see about getting you naked.”

  Chapter Nineteen

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  Teagan, with Kip’s help, finally managed to remove her jeans without them bumping their heads any more, which she considered a small victory.

  “Mmm. Panties or top?” he said as he slid his gaze up and down her body.

  “Since it’s a bit chilly, how about taking off the lower half first? And try not to rip them this time. I only brought one extra pair.”

  He grinned. “Careful panty removal it
is.”

  “Smart ass.”

  Not only did he not rip them, he used his teeth and went slowly, which only made her need that much greater. Teagan inhaled to steady her yearnings. Her glow pulsed. Pressing her feet into the mattress, she lifted her hips to allow him to drag her panties lower. The whole time she imagined what his skilled tongue would do to her. As much as she wanted to help him, she understood that Kip enjoyed the foreplay as much as she did.

  “Fuck it,” he said with a grunt. “Your scent is driving me crazy.”

  She chuckled. “Your shifter envy is showing.” Wendayans didn’t find their mate by their scent. Or did they?

  “Perhaps I should have said that your arousal is in the air, which is making me want you.”

  “If you want to put it that way, okay. Hurry up and lick me.”

  Once he discarded her panties, he opened her lower lips and dragged a finger slowly and easily across her wet slit. Why did he like to torment her so much? The light touch had her squirming for more.

  Teagan hadn’t been thinking. She should have insisted on sucking his cock first. That way, he’d be more desperate for her. Even though he had exploded prematurely that one time, she was willing to chance it now.

  Kip slowly worked a finger inside her that was just enough to remind her of what it would be like to have his big cock. “It’s too small. I need something bigger.”

  “Oh, I got something big all right.”

  She thought he’d climb on top, but instead, he rolled to the side and dragged her back to his chest. As comfortable as this position was, it didn’t afford her any chance to really touch him, so she did the next best thing. She wiggled her hips against his groin.

  “Don’t do that.”

  “Can’t handle the heat?”

  Kip reached around and pinched her nipple with just the right amount of pressure to send her nerve endings soaring. Not to be left out, she reached behind her and grabbed his ass.

  “I can handle anything you can dish out,” he said.

  That was a challenge she wouldn’t turn down. Teagan rolled over and grabbed his dick. Sparks literally jumped off his skin. “I just want one little lick.”

  “Lick… my ass. You want to suck on it hard and drive me over the edge.”

  She slid down until her feet were off the bed. At eye level to her target, she reached around him and pulled him closer. Slowly dragging her tongue up his length, she cupped his balls the best she could.

  “Careful.”

  Wanting his dick inside her, she drew him deep into her mouth, swirled her tongue around his shaft a few times, and then lifted her mouth off him. Seconds later, she was curled up in front of him once more.

  “You are in trouble now,” he said, clearly trying to go all Alpha on her.

  “Let’s see what you got, electric boy.”

  He laughed. “Watch out or I’ll send a charge through you.”

  She groaned at his bad pun. Kip lifted her top leg and planted her foot in front of her knee, exposing her opening. He’d never mounted her from behind quite like this before, probably because they hadn’t been in such a confining place. Even the pup tent had more space.

  His fingers found their way to her source. As soon as he slipped them into her opening and wiggled them around, she sucked in a breath as sparks charged up her. Damn man. She wouldn’t be surprised if he was adding some extra power with each wiggle.

  While his fingers were a third the size of his cock, he sure knew how to use them effectively to turn her on.

  “I need something… bigger.” He’d hit her G-spot halfway through her sentence.

  “You got it.”

  He withdrew his hand and placed his cock at her entrance. She grabbed hold of the sheet in anticipation of what was to come. When he slid into her slowly, she wanted to scream at his tentative behavior. “You won’t hurt me.”

  “I’m trying not to come yet,” he said, panting out his words, and she couldn’t help but smile.

  Blue sparks skittered up and down her body, and between their two auras, the small space was bathed in neon blue. Teagan needed a release now and pressed her butt backwards.

  Kip grabbed her hip and held her still. “You’re asking for it.”

  Yes, she was. “Let me roll over so I can watch you when you come.”

  Kip withdrew, rolled her on top of him, and managed to slide right back in. Teagan lifted up on her hands and drew onto her knees, all the while keeping his long shaft snuggly inside. She leaned over and kissed him. Much better. With her tits pressed against his chest, and her lips locked with his, she was in heaven.

  Slowly, she lifted her rear then dropped back down on him. Seconds later, Kip was on top. He broke off the kiss. “You’re too damn tempting in that position.”

  She’d have to remember that for the future. He dipped his head again and kissed her, slower this time, probably because his hips were increasing their speed. She could attest to the fact it was difficult to concentrate with all of the sensations coursing through her at once.

  When he drove into her again, their blue auras combined, sealing them in an eternal glow of passion, but this time there was an outline of white. The intensity of the connection caused her to combust at the same time Kip did. Their orgasms collided and joy surrounded her. Holding himself up by his elbows, he lowered his head and nibbled on her chin and then moved to the sensitive area right below her ear.

  “I wonder if our lives are cut short every time we climax?” he asked, though she couldn’t tell if he was being serious or not.

  “All I know is that every bone in my body feels as if it has melted. It’s hard to even take a breath.”

  Kip rolled off her. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to squish you.”

  “You didn’t.”

  She must have dozed, because at some point Kip had returned with a warm wet towel and cleaned her up, and she hadn’t even noticed that he’d left the cozy loft. “Are you up for some dinner and a nice night by the fire?”

  “That sounds divine.”

  They gathered their clothes and dressed. “Let me go down first, so if you slip, I can catch you,” he said, once more playing the role of protector.

  She wouldn’t mention that she’d been climbing trees since she was a kid. No way would she slip going down. If Kip wanted to be her hero though, she’d let him.

  He climbed down ahead of her and was halfway to the bottom when she stepped onto the first rung. As he neared the bottom, he stopped and wavered as if he’d become dizzy. His foot slipped off the bottom rung and faltered, but he managed to right himself.

  “Are you okay?” she asked, her heart speeding almost as fast as light could travel.

  “Yeah, I’m good. I was dizzy for a moment.”

  She didn’t like that one bit. When she reached the floor, she turned around and clasped his shoulders. “Are you sure you’re okay?”

  He grinned, looking like his old self. “I think all that sex robbed me of some much-needed oxygen.”

  Teagan threw her arms around him. “You scared me. Nothing better happen to you.”

  He kissed her forehead. “It won’t. Now let’s chow.”

  *

  The next afternoon heading home, Teagan’s cozy little house in the Cove came into view, but she was sorry they had to end their romantic getaway. “Maybe we can go back to the cabin some other time.”

  Kip pulled into the driveway. “We’ll see. I’m sure there are other places we can explore. I’ve never been to New England. I bet Cape Cod would be an experience.”

  She loved that he was thinking big. “Sounds fantastic.”

  He put the truck in park then jumped out. She eased out, carrying her jacket with her, as the day had turned rather balmy.

  “You still up for the Lake Steakhouse for dinner?”

  “I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to end our little vacation.”

  He smiled, grabbed both suitcases, and headed toward the front door. After Teagan opened i
t, he stepped inside. While her small home was larger than the cabin, it wasn’t nearly as nice.

  No sooner had he set down the cases, than his cell rang. “It’s Connor. Good timing, I guess. At least he didn’t call while we were in the loft.”

  “Amen.”

  He swiped a finger across the cell. “Hey.” He dipped his head, listening to what his boss was saying.

  Her shoulders sagged. Connor wouldn’t have called unless it was important. Most likely, Kip had to go into work. Given he’d been away for close to two days, it shouldn’t have surprised her.

  Kip covered the phone. “If I go into the office for a few hours, will you be okay by yourself?”

  “Sure.”

  “You can always stay at the Berta’s.”

  “They’re both at work.” She ran a hand down his arm. “I’ll be fine. I refuse to live my life afraid.”

  Kip drew her into his arms. “Did I mention that I love you?”

  She looked off to the side, loving to tease him. “I don’t believe you did.”

  “That was a gross oversight on my part. I love you.”

  She giggled. “I love you too. Now do your job and come home quickly. Remember, you promised me dinner at the Lake Steakhouse.”

  “I most certainly did.” He returned his attention back to Connor. “Sorry about that. I’ll be right there.”

  Kip hurried out, and she locked the door after him. Once he left, she decided to work around the house for a bit. Since she had the day off, she wanted to take advantage of her free time. Laundry would come first, followed by some light cleaning. If she had time, she’d reward herself with a good book.

  Two hours later with the bed sheets in the dryer and the house vacuumed, she settled down to read until it was time to change for their dinner date. Teagan hadn’t even read one chapter when someone knocked on the door.

  She nearly jumped. Wanting to be cautious, she peeled back the living room curtains and spotted Randy’s car in the drive. Letting out a big breath, she rushed to the door to open it.

  “Hey. Come in. I didn’t expect to see you. Kip’s not here though. He had to go into work.” He was wearing another pinstriped suit, though he appeared a bit more frazzled than she’d last seen him.