by Wood, Vivian
“You have to leave, Jasper,” she said, gritting her teeth. She swallowed, almost unable to voice the half-lie that came next. “I don’t want you.”
No response. Jasper’s jaw tensed for a moment before relaxing again. He rocked in the chair, watching her with dark eyes. She could feel him undressing her. Worse, she feared he could see right to the core of her. See her selfishness, her fear. The deep internal scars that would never heal, the reasons she could never trust anyone but Jace.
Whatever he saw, he didn’t comment. His reply was simple, but hard to argue against.
“No.”
Maddie frowned at him.
“Jasper—” she started.
“No, Madd. I’m not leaving. Not your house, not your pack, and not you. I’m not leaving you,” he said, his expression stern.
With that he stood up and stretched, exposing his taut abs and the trail of dark blond hair that led down into his low-slung jeans. Maddie had to drag her gaze away again, annoyed with her willful body.
“You want breakfast? Double the bacon, half the eggs?” he asked. Her heart lurched when she realized that he’d remembered the foods she’d liked as a kid.
She shook her head. She might not be able to force him to leave, but she didn’t have to just give in to him. Bringing up the past wasn’t the way into her heart, and he’d learn that soon enough. Shit, soon enough he’d learn that she didn’t have enough of a heart left for him to steal. That part of her was burned black long ago, and nothing new could blossom there anymore. No matter how she’d tried, with male after male. Prime specimens, all gorgeous and noble and perfect. None had sparked anything close to love, few even inspired her lust.
She eyed up Jasper one last time, wondering what it was about him that made her wolf so horny and needy. Damned if she knew.
“Pancakes,” she said, answering his question at last.
“No bacon?” Jasper asked, cocking a brow.
Maddie’s stomach growled, and she sighed.
“Maybe bacon,” she allowed.
Jasper put out his hand, pulling her up from the porch swing. The faint electricity of his touch made her scowl.
In that moment, Madeline Copeland wondered if she wasn’t just about royally screwed.
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Fire crackling and warming her skin, moonlight pouring in the windows and casting shadows on the floor, handsome Harlan staring at her with more desire than she’d ever seen in her whole life…
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Raising her hand, she beckoned to him. She longed for him, longed to comfort and caress him, learn the nuances of his incredible body and the flaws of his heart. Something in her called out for Harlan, wanted him so badly it nearly hurt.
Harlan sunk to his knees, the thin white sheet around his waist threatening to come loose. Penny stared at him, swiping her tongue over her lower lip, anticipation simmering low in her body. When he reached out and tugged at the lower hem of her t-shirt, then pulled it up over her head, Penny’s heart began to pound.
Without speaking, Harlan stripped Penny’s jeans off. Eyes intent on Penny’s face, he unhooked her bra and slid it off, baring her breasts to the firelight. With each breath, her breasts rose and fell, drawing Harlan’s attention.
“Beautiful,” he said, reaching out to cradle one round globe, brushing his thumb over her dusky nipple. He paused, then withdrew his touch. “Penny…”
He seemed uncertain how to ask her permission. Penny rose on her knees and leaned forward, cupping his jaw and pressing her lips to his. He met her with a groan, his lips and tongue seeking hers, stoking the rising flames of her desire.
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About Vivian Wood
Vivian is an erotic romance writer, author of the Alpha Guardians, Winter Pass Wolves, Red Lodge Bears, Werewolf’s Harem, and Louisiana Shifters series.
Vivian has been an autodidact from a young age, and to this day she'll read anything she can get her hands on - back of the cereal box, billboards, whatever. When she's not reading or writing romantic stories, Vivian likes making drinks from her Trader Vic's cocktail recipe book, snuggling her badly behaved dog, and drinking great coffee on rainy wraparound porches in New Orleans.
Vivian really enjoys her work, and is always excited to see what's in store next for her beloved characters.
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