by Crystal Dawn
Ariel poured everyone a glass then leaned back in her chair with her glass in hand. She took a sip then set the glass down. “Why don’t you start things, JC?”
JC’s guys had gone off with some pack members. It was just the three of them with Ariel sitting between them. Dez was grateful for Ariel’s presence. They both looked expectantly at JC.
“It was an awful mistake. I was worried about doing what was best for my pack. My males were concerned about having a full human as the female alpha. They said to try a separation to be sure my wolf really wanted you. The next morning I was certain he and I both did.” JC admitted.
“That had nothing to do with her family?” Ariel asked.
Dez hung on to the edge of the table waiting for him to answer. “I didn’t find out about her family until I started trying to find her to get her back.” JC said.
Could she believe him? Did it even matter after the way he’d broken her heart? “What do you have to say, Dez?”
“I don’t know what to say. Why did he even come here?”
“Please, Dez. I want another chance. Sometimes you just don’t know how much you truly care for someone until they’re gone. I can’t make it without you.” JC assured.
“You think we can just go back to the way things were? Remember what I told you?”
“That you didn’t want to just play around?”
“Exactly. But that’s all you were doing. How can I trust anything you ever tell me now?”
“You can’t imagine how sorry I am. I want to mate you. Dez. You’re my one and only one. You know what fated mates are, right? That’s what you and I are. No one will ever mean as much to me as you do. I can scent you’ve changed. Tell me you don’t feel what we are to each other? We’ll never be happy apart.”
Dez looked hopelessly at Ariel. “I don’t know what to tell you Dez. The two of you are fated mates, but you have to decide if you’re willing to forgive so you can move on and be a family.”
The baby chose that moment to kick. That made Dez start to cry. “Please don’t cry, Sweetheart.” JC pleaded. “I want to make you happy not sad.”
“You ready to tell him? No point in waiting.” Ariel declared.
“I’m pregnant.’ Dez wailed.
“Are you unhappy about it?” JC asked.
“No. I’m just emotional.”
“Is..”
“Don’t ask that question or I’ll slap you. Just take a deep breath and you’ll have your answer.” Ariel said.
“It’s clear you don’t know everything. I was going to ask is it a girl or a boy. I already know it’s mine.” JC declared looking insulted.
“That’s good.” Ariel grinned at him. And everyone relaxed.
“I want us to be a family. Ask Ariel what it means to be mated. I’ll marry you too if that’s what you want. I know that means a lot to some humans.”
“That’s not much of a proposal.” Ariel observed dryly.
“We can date.” Dez said. “That’s all I’m willing to do for now.”
“Date?” JC asked stunned.
“Yeah, everything we didn’t do before.” Dez pointed out.
“Wolves don’t usually date.” JC assured.
“This one will if he wants a chance at a permanent relationship.” Dez insisted.
“Okay. Will you at least come back to Wood’s Grove with me?” JC asked.
“I’m getting my home ready for the baby.” Dez observed.
“But I’m the pack alpha. I can’t just abandon the pack.” JC noted.
“I believe even a pack alpha can take a vacation.” Ariel assured.
“How long?” JC asked.
“That would depend entirely on you.” Ariel said with a smirk.
“Where will we stay?” JC asked.
“Dez’s house has plenty of room plus you guys can help her with her projects.” Ariel declared.
So it was decided. JC and his three betas would stay for a while. “I’ve not seen Doc yet.” Dez interrupted.
“I’d like Grant to check you out.” JC said.
“When we mate, you’ll come with me so Grant will be your doctor.” JC assured.
“I doubt Doc will mind. He’s a crabby old goat anyway. You guys can follow Dez home, but be careful. That attack was aimed at her.” Ariel informed.
It was decided that JC with his males would follow her home.
Dez would admit as she got behind the wheel that she felt confused. The need to be with him was driving her crazy. “Let me drive, Dez.” JC said. When had he snuck up on her?
“I can drive just fine.”
“Alright. I’ll ride with you.” He hopped into the passenger seat. It didn’t look like he was going to give her any space or a chance to put him out of her mind for a moment.
Had she made a mistake? If he was her fated one, and everything was pointing to that being true, they’d never be happy apart. It seemed so unfair that he could be such an asshole, but get a free pass because of fate.
They arrived at her house in a few minutes. Looking at it from a stranger’s perspective, the outside was beautiful, the yard and barn area needed work. Good thing she had a built in work crew.
Chapter 11
All In
JC looked around at the property his mate owned. It was nice and would make a great getaway place for their little family when he took his vacations. He’d never really done that before, but he would now.
Dez thought she could remain distant to put him through his paces. He might deserve it, but he couldn’t allow it. His wolf was trying to chew him up from the inside. It was obvious she felt the same pull he did, but she was fighting it.
That meant his job would be to convince her to give in. Now that they were here, he could begin to do just that. She escorted them into the house. They went to the back where there were separate facilities, almost like a second house had been built up against the first.
“You guys can stay here.” Dez said as she showed them the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms. A quick count showed there were only three.
“I see the guys will be happy here. Where do I sleep?”
"Here.”
“There are only three bedrooms. Males don’t double up, Honey.”
“Fine.” She led me to the other side of the house and down the stairs to a guest area in the basement.
“Am I your dirty secret now?”
“Damn it! What do you want?” She yelled in frustration.
JC took it as a hint. He closed in on her crowding her up against the door. “What do I want?” He asked. “You!” He pressed her against the wall gently as his lips claimed hers.
Goddess he’d missed her taste, her feel. Nothing could ever take her place and he’d almost lost her. He’d never take a risk with her again. His hand moved to her belly softly stroking it.
“Oh, goddess!” he exclaimed as he felt his child kick.
“It’s amazing, isn’t it?”
He just nodded as she slipped away leading him back up the stairs. This time she gave him a guest room downstairs. Once she took him there, she left to go upstairs. JC assumed she needed to rest. Pushing was fine, but he didn’t want to push too hard. Noting the location of his room, he then went to find his guys.
“Where’s Dez?” Tanner asked.
“I assume she’s resting. She was the sharp shooter on the roof.” JC admitted.
“Your girl can shoot.” Grant complimented.
“You need to give her a checkup. She was there to see Ariel’s doctor.”
“Is she ill?” Grant asked concerned.
“Not exactly. She’s expecting.”
“Congratulations.” All the guys said. “It’s a big step. Are you ready for it?” Tanner asked.
“I’ll have to be. She’s already got most of the needed gear, but if we travel back and forth between here and there, we’ll need a second set for home.”
“You’re thinking of bouncing back and forth?” Tanner asked.
“That’s going to be a wild ride for all of us. You’ll be the first one with a kid.” Grant said. Werewolves usually were more careful wearing rubbers because their seed was aggressive. Condoms were the only way to be sure they didn’t breed someone.
“That’s right. But for now, I saw someone working on her barn. Let’s go show him how it’s done.
They all walked down to where an older fellow was building the frame for a good sized barn. “Hello, there.” The man said.
JC could scent he was human. “Hello. Need some help? We’re staying with Dez for a while and need to earn our keep.”
He quickly gave them some instructions so they got to work. By the time it was dusk, they had a good start on her barn. The frame was complete with one side partially put on. “You boys are decent help.” Alfred admitted grudgingly.
He’d introduced himself, let them know he was Dez’s cousin, and that he looked out for her. JC was glad to know she had people looking out for her. They made their way to the house with Alfred trailing along. As they got close, they could smell something really good. Dare they hope Dez had cooked for them?
She had. Dez had made lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and green bean casserole. After she made everyone wash up, she fixed their plates. The food tasted as good as it looked. “Everything is good, just like it always is.” Alfred complimented.
“I took short cuts.” Dez admitted.
“I don’t care. You have some good short cuts. This is as good as I get at my favorite restaurant maybe better.” Alfred said. The guys all agreed.
“You need to take short cuts so you don’t wear yourself out.” JC agreed.
“Don’t worry, it makes clean up easy too.” Dez replied. They were eating on fancy paper plates.
The foil container the lasagna was cooked in would be thrown away when it was empty. Plastic silver ware would be tossed too. Dez was being careful she wouldn’t be overtired. He’d still bet she worked too hard most days, even if Grant assured him that she needed to keep in good shape or the delivery would be harder.
Everyone thanked her for the meal leaving to shower except JC who helped her clean up. “Why did you stay?” Dez asked.
“Can’t I just like to spend time with you even if it’s cleaning up after a meal?”
“Sure, but what guy likes to clean up?”
“That shows you how much I like being with you.”
“Hm, excuse me if I’m skeptical.”
“I understand. But I’ll overcome your doubts in time.” JC assured.
Dez just walked away since everything was cleaned. While she was taking a long hot shower, JC hurried to take one as well getting clean quickly. So that as she came out of the master bath, he waited for her on her bed naked as the day he was born. She immediately noticed turning a lovely red shade.
“What are you doing?” Dez asked.
“Waiting for my mate so I can give her some pleasure after a long, hard day.” JC whispered. He could see she was tempted, but the female was stubborn. Reaching down, he grabbed his half hard cock to begin stroking it. Her eyes followed every movement.
“You need to stop that.” She insisted.
“Do you want to do it for me?” He asked.
“Of course not.” She snapped at him.
“Then why should I stop it?” He asked. “Someone needs to do it. You want me to do it for you?”
“No.” She said slowly after much delay.
“Do you remember how good it was, Dez?” Almost involuntarily she stepped closer.
“Yes.” She whispered.
“It can be just like that again. I’ll give you everything you want.” He saw her shiver. “Come closer.” He coaxed.
It was obvious she was fighting her needs and desires. He’d always heard pregnant women needed more sex than usual. JC had everything she could possibly need, all she had to do was come closer to take it. He almost sighed in relief when she got to the bed sitting on the edge as if ready to run away. Grabbing her hand, he put it on his cock moving her hand up and down.
“That feels so good.” He assured her.
“The skin is so silky, but you’re so hard.”
“You make me that hard. Let me love you, Baby.”
She bit her lip overthinking things, but finally nodded. He moved with the speed of a predator now that he finally had her where he wanted her. JC planned to never let her go. Pulling the towel she had wrapped around her loose, he moved her to the middle of the bed. Moving on top of her, he kept his weight off her as he kissed her lips until they were swollen.
JC moved down her body enjoying every inch of her bare skin. He teased her nipples, but kept working his way lower. Dessert was waiting and he was hungry for it. Sinking his nose into her bare pussy, he inhaled her sweet scent. Letting his hot breath out, he felt her shiver in delight. His tongue slid out to enjoy a taste of what was to come.
Getting positioned perfectly, he moved her legs over his shoulders spreading her before him like a buffet. His mouth began to enjoy her perfect flavor. His tongue fucked her channel preparing her for his fingers. Once she felt relaxed, his mouth moved up to her clit as his fingers slid into her. First one, then two, and finally three just before she exploded all over his tongue.
He greedily lapped up her honey as she collapsed on the bed. ”Not so quick, Sweetheart. We’re just getting started.”
JC moved up her body impaling her on his rigid length. Her body wrapped around him making him feel like a god. He’d missed her and this, so much. Driving into her, he loved the sweet sounds she made as she moaned and whimpered. As he sped up, she began to urge him to go faster. His tongue licked a special spot on her neck preparing for what was to come.
“So close, Baby. Come for me.” He coaxed. As she began to tighten around him, his gums itched as his fangs dropped. The precise second she began to come, he bit her until he tasted her rich blood. His tongue swept over the bite marks healing them just as he felt a pinch and exploded in his own orgasm.
It was done. As far as the paranormal world was concerned, they were mated for life. Maybe he should have ask for permission, but in this case it was better to ask for forgiveness.
“I love you.” He whispered as sleep started to take him.
“I love you too.” Did she really say it or did he imagine it?
Epilogue
The days had passed until baby boy Woods came into the world. They named him Zachariah Calvin Woods. The boy looked so much like his daddy it was unbelievable. He was big, nearly twelve pounds when he was born and long. Zac was a good baby, but occasionally his temper flared. That was not unlike his daddy either.
They traveled a lot back and forth between Wood’s Grove and her place which was technically in Arkansas. Big Mick tried to get to her a couple more times, but the last time he was caught and the whole attack was taped. The best part was where he said he planned to cut the baby out of her first, then her black traitorous heart for leaving his boy. They finally managed to get him in jail for a long term.
JC and Dez had been shocked to discover that they’d been dealing with the same crime family. The Scrazassis’ really got around. JC hadn’t mentioned them because he didn’t think she would be interested in pack business. Dez had been embarrassed about her connection with Mickey so everyone she knew had been sworn to secrecy. It felt good to get it all out in the open.
The Scrazassi crime family lost a lot of their money due to expensive lawyers and many of their men deserted to other more lucrative crime opportunities. A new Boss rose out of the depths, but he didn’t have the knack for cr
ime his predecessors did. He took the businesses legit. It was a smart move and they would make a good honest living. Finally Dez wouldn’t have to worry about them anymore.
JC betas took over more responsibilities so he could have time for his mate and baby boy. They all seemed to settle down a little, at least they weren’t running wild with drinking and females. Harvey had been downright sad most of the time. It was hard to understand what his problem was because he didn’t tell anyone what was going on.
Once the baby was a few days old. They moved back to Wood’s Grove where JC surprised his mate with a farm. It had a huge old farmhouse still in need of repairs, But Dez was ready to take it on with advice from Ariel. In no time, the work was underway and animals were all over the fields. They were happy and they were a family. If JC still worried about his betas and other people of his pack, those issues would be resolved in time.
The Tulsa Pack
Book 2
Dirty Talk
Harvey might just be an accountant, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t fall in love. Ever since the day he’d met Nat, the forensic accountant, his heart had been gone. All he needed was an excuse to show her he was the one for her.
Nat had liked the guys in the Tulsa pack well enough. Especially Harvey who had been smart and could be helpful if trained properly. Now she’s doing a job for the wardens that is getting serious. Normally she’d call Dez in, but Dez is busy so she suggested Harvey.
Will the spark between them turn into a raging fire? Will the bad guys come after them before they can explore this feeling between them?
Can two studious accountants light an inferno with dirty talk?
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