Dallas Fire & RescueHis Burning Desire

by Valerie Twombly

  “Do you really think the elders are going to make changes?” Jenna asked.

  “Rosalee seemed genuine when she talked to me. Cyrus will have his head taken for his crimes.” He stopped and brought her hand to his lips, pressing a kiss to her knuckles. “I’m sorry. It doesn’t bring back Sarah.”

  She nodded. “At least he won’t be able to hurt anyone else.” She smiled. “This is about us. From this day forward, we start a life together. No more talk about the past and no regrets. It’s a new beginning.”

  “I love you.”

  “I love you too.” She laughed. “Now, how much further?”

  “Almost there.” He couldn’t wait for her approval when she saw where they were going and pressed forward. As they rounded the next bend, he heard her gasp. He pulled her forward to stand in front of him. Clutching her to his chest, he kissed the top of her head. “Do you like it?”

  “Oh, Connor it’s... It’s unreal. Like something you’d expect to see in a fantasy movie.”

  “I take it you approve?” He stared over the top of her head. The cavern popped with vivid purple and red and a turquoise center, where a deep pool demanded they strip and take a dip. Temperatures were a cool fifty-five, perfect for them.

  She turned to face him. “I approve.” Hunger burned in her gaze as she licked her lips. “You have too many clothes on.”

  His cock stirred.

  “I’m sure you know how to rectify that.”

  She flashed a wicked grin and reached for the hem of her sweater. With painstaking slowness, she pulled it up. The pink knit slid past her taut stomach and stopped just beneath her ribs. Her grin grew wider. “Perhaps this is a bad idea,” she teased.

  He growled, his erection already painful against his jeans. “The only idea that will prove bad is you hesitating much longer. If you like that sweater, then you’d best remove it before I rip it from your body.”

  The amber in her eyes deepened and defiance flashed before she pulled the sweater free and gave him a view of full, round breasts. His gaze took in every curve down to the jeans that sat on her hips. “Now the pants, angel.”

  She shoved her thumbs into the belt loops and cocked a hip to the side. “In a hurry?”

  “You’re a vixen, you know that? Just remember I can tease you until you beg me to let you come.” He lifted a brow. “And beg you will.”

  Her eyes widened, and she made quick work of the button and zipper. Before he could exhale, her jeans were off and she was headed for the water. Diving in, she broke the stillness of the serene pool and disappeared under the surface. Seconds later, she came up. Blonde hair slicked back, her breasts seeming to float on the water. All resolve was lost and he tore at his clothes.

  ****

  Jenna nibbled her lip as she watched Connor pull the gray tee over his head. Her tongue begged to lick every peak and valley across his chest. The man gave a pair of jeans a life of their own. He moved like a predator and when he pinned his gaze on her, she knew he intended to devour her.

  She shuddered.

  He was male perfection. Powerful, lethal, a force to be reckoned with. He was a centuries-old dragon, and he was going to make her his.

  Strong hands pushed his jeans past powerful thighs. His erection stood to full attention, and she licked her lips.

  “Now who is the tease?” she questioned.

  With a quick kick, he had his pants on the other side of the cavern and was in the water making a beeline for her. She squealed and tried to swim away, but he grabbed her ankle and pulled her under. With his hands on her waist, he pushed her to the surface.

  “Trying to run, angel?” His eyes gleamed with mischief, and she knew she was in for a treat.

  “Not me.”

  His fingers traced a line along her collarbone then followed the top of her breasts until both hands were cupping them. He rolled her nipples between his fingers.

  “Oh, Conn––.”

  His mouth came down on hers. Tongue, searing hot, swept in and tasted every inch of her mouth. Flames licked at her core; she clawed his back and wrapped her legs around his waist in an attempt to rub against his erection.

  He broke free and she moaned.

  “Don’t worry. I intend to take real good care of you.” Once again, he gripped her by the waist and this time carried her to the water’s edge where he set her up on a smooth rock. The look of hunger in his eyes as he spread her thighs caused her nipples to harden. She leaned back slightly, and he laved his tongue along her folds, teasing as his hot breath blew over her clit.

  “Stop teasing. You owe me,” she whispered. Damn, she needed release. He must have agreed because he slid his tongue over her nub then sucked. She curled her fingers and tried to grab hold, but couldn’t gain purchase on the rock beneath her. Instead, she slipped them into his thick hair and held his head to her. No way was she letting go until he gave her what she needed.

  He inserted one finger then two between her folds and teased as he gave a light nip, sending the bundle of nerves in her clit into a frenzy. She was on the edge. Waiting––no begging to fall. Not caring if there was anyone there to catch her.

  With a twist of his wrist, he buried his fingers, pulled them out then pushed deep again with increasing speed.

  She dug her nails into his scalp as her orgasm hung just out of reach. Every muscle in her legs tightened, and she arched her back. Finally, release swept over her, ripping a cry from her lips as she shattered into a million pieces.

  Connor didn’t stop. He continued swirling his tongue, lapping and sucking until he wrung another orgasm from her. When he pulled back, he gazed at her with a devilish grin on his face.

  “I’m not done with you yet.” He lifted her off the rock and set her in the water in front of him. The coolness helped ease the heat that burned inside her. He lifted her. “Wrap your legs around me.”

  She didn’t need to be told twice. Once she’d locked herself around his waist, he teased her opening with the head of his cock. Pushing in slightly, making her want more. She tried to take all of him, but he held her firm.

  Two can play this game. Jenna pressed her fingers into his shoulders and leaned closer. Nipped at his bottom lip then suckled before she kissed him. Thrust her tongue into his mouth and put forth all the passion she felt. Pressing her breasts against his chest didn’t hurt either. Within seconds, he thrust his hips and seated himself fully inside her.

  They moaned in unison.

  She broke the kiss. “Make me yours,” she whispered against his mouth.

  He pumped faster and in a flash, his fangs were buried in her shoulder. Venom rushed into her bloodstream as magic slid around them. Silent words, whispered in Connor’s mind, bound them together. As their pleasure peaked and release shattered both their bodies, she felt a stir deep inside her. Their heartbeats became one. Every breath she took matched his. Their souls connected. She would live as long as her mate lived. His power would increase her own.

  “How do you feel?” He looked her over with concern. “Do you feel it? Us?”

  “I do. It’s like you’re part of me now. I feel like a piece of me has been missing, and now I’m whole again.”

  He kissed her forehead and pulled free, setting her on her feet. “Today we start a new life. When we go back home, it will be to show our people that change is good. It may take time, but it will happen.”

  She was excited about their new life together and confident their people would embrace change. The future of the shifter and human race would benefit. Most important, Connor would still be able to do what he loved most. Fire was his mistress, and it had shaped the man she had grown to love.

  Epilogue

  Derrick sat on the bench and stared into his locker. The fire had nearly kicked their ass, but they had managed. His crew, and the others called in from the surrounding area, had all left alive. The hotel staff and patrons had also managed to flee with little more than bruises and smoke inhalation. He nearly died though when he
saw Jenna, lying still on the ground.

  “Hey.”

  He turned his head toward the soft voice.

  “Hey. How are you feeling?”

  Jenna smiled. “Good.”

  He looked down at the towel in his hands. “I heard you died. That Connor was able to bring you back.” He gazed at her from the corner of his eye. “It’s all the talk here.”

  She sat down beside him. “Yes, he did.”

  “I’m glad. I was worried about you when I saw...” He couldn’t finish the words. Her lifeless body haunted him.

  “I came to apologize. I never got over Connor, and it was wrong of me to allow you to think we had a chance.” He felt her warm touch on his shoulder. “I hope one day you can forgive me. I never meant to hurt you.”

  He stood, shaking off her grip. “Sure, Jenna. I understand.” Like hell he did. Would it have made a difference if he had made his move sooner? The moment she’d walked into his station he’d fallen. The more he got to know her and her kind nature, the more he thought she was the woman for him. How wrong he had been. Still, he wished her all the happiness even if he wasn’t the one to give it to her.

  “So will you be staying on here?”

  “No. Connor and I have been invited to sit on the council, which resides in the motherland.”

  He exhaled. At least she wouldn’t be here. “Where’s that?”

  “Ireland.”

  Even better. She’d be farther away and hopefully easier to forget. “What about your house and the coffee shop?” He wasn’t sure why he was inclined to ask. Maybe he just needed to keep her near him.

  “I’m giving the house to Kate and as for the shop... Well I’m donating it to the local woman’s shelter. I hope it will serve to help many of them get back on their feet.”

  He had to look at her. See those hazel eyes one more time. “That’s a good thing you’re doing.”

  “Thanks.” She stood. “I guess I should be going. I wish you all the best, Derrick. Someday the perfect girl will come along, and she will love you with all her heart.” She leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek then rushed out the door.

  Gone. In a flash, the one woman he’d thought the perfect fit had just shattered his heart.

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  Emerald Fire (Demon Heat 2)

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  An Angel’s Torment (Eternally Mated Prequel)

  Fall Into Darkness (Eternally Mated 1)

  Veiled In Darkness (Eternally Mated 2)

  About the author:

  Award winning and bestselling author Valerie Twombly grew up watching Dark Shadows over

  her mother’s shoulder, and from there her love of the fanged creatures blossomed. Today, Valerie has decided to take her darker, sensual side and put it to paper. When she is not busy creating a world full of steamy, hot men and strong, seductive women, she juggles her time between a full-time job, hubby and her German shepherd dog, in Northern IL. Valerie is a member of Romance Writers of America and Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Romance Writers. She is also the founder of the Sexy Scribblers. A group of romance writers who get together and write free stories for their fans.

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