by Zoe Jane Fox
Damon
My mate tastes sweet, her juices an aphrodisiac that only spurs me on. Once her orgasm stops, I place one last kiss to her soft lips before taking off my clothes and covering her body with mine. I line my cock at her opening and start to push in, watching her eyes to make sure she’s ready.
“I’ve never done this before,” she admits shyly.
“I haven’t either. Shifters are only able to have sex with our mates.” I break through her hymen in one swift movement, hoping to get the pain over with. She cries out while digging her nails in my back which makes my bear growl. I kiss her softly, letting her know I’m sorry before taking her nipple into my mouth. She starts moving her hips in time with mine begging me to go faster. My bear nudges me, ready to claim what’s ours. I pull out, causing her to whimper in protest before I flip her on her stomach. I lift her hips higher before slamming back home and she moans, rising to her hands and knees, pushing back to take me deeper. I grab her hair and wrap it in my fist using it to angle her head to the side slightly. I place my mouth next to her ear and say, “You’re mine,” then let my partial shift come forward. I suck on her neck before biting down and leaving my claiming mark.
“Yes, yes, yes,” she screams as her release hits her then collapses on the mattress. Thrusting two more times I come long and hard into her warm heat, hoping it takes. My knees feel weak, but I don’t want to crush her with my weight. I lick my mark to seal the wound then pull out to lay next to her. She’s passed out and I place a small kiss on her cheek, then smile as I join her, hoping everything will still be okay once we wake up.
When I come to, my bear is growling, making me aware of what’s going on. I look around the room and don’t see Mabel, so I get up and pull on a pair of shorts to search the rest of the house. The back door is cracked open and I slowly I make my way toward it. I poke my head out and find Mabel on one of the chairs on the porch gazing at the woods.
“What are you doing out here?” I ask as I join her.
“I don’t know, I just woke up feeling I needed to be. Now that I am, I have no idea why,” she says turning to look at me. I pick her up and take her seat, keeping her on my lap. I place my nose on her neck where her mating mark is and inhale deeply. My bear starts growling and nudging me to the trees. I look that way but don’t see anything for miles, I almost ignore him when he does it again, but this time I sense it as well. I stand and Mabel swears at me for not warning her.
“Love, I know why. Your bear wants to come forward,” I say, trying to gauge her reaction.
“Seriously?” Mabel asks, breathing heavy.
“Don’t fight her. It’ll be fine. Walk to the grass with me then relax your body before telling her to shift.” I don’t scent any fear just anxiety, but I still don’t like seeing her this way so I do the only thing I can think of.
Chapter Nineteen
Mabel
I’m good with being his mate and able to shift, but now that he’s telling me it’s time to so quickly, I’m nervous. What if I do this wrong? Will it hurt? What if his bear doesn’t like mine? I have so much anxiety about this I’m not paying attention to Damon anymore and don’t notice what he’s doing until he grips my hair in his fist and kisses me. It’s hard but passionate reminding me of who I belong to and calming all my fears. Now all I feel is the wetness between my legs and the ache only Damon can fix. I moan into his mouth while squeezing his forearms as he continues to control this kiss the way he wants it. All too soon he’s breaking the contact to lay his forehead against mine and I close my eyes while trying to calm my breathing.
“It’s time, my love,” he says before taking a step back.
With a deep breath, I do what he says and call to the part of me that’s been telling me to come outside so it can come forward. When I open my eyes, I see Damon standing where I left him smiling. I go to take a step toward him when I notice I have paws. Holy shit, it worked! I try turning around to look at my body, but I can’t see much. I let out a huff, frustrated I’m this giant fuzzy creature and can’t even see anything when Damon starts laughing.
“Come on, follow me!” He says. I watch as he shifts and takes off running. I let out a growl at the fact my mate is running from her. I find him by a pond and he nods at it then back to me. It takes me a minute to get what he’s trying to tell me and walk over to see my reflection. It’s so weird to have a grizzly that’s at least three hundred pounds staring back at me instead of my face. And here I thought I had a huge butt before. Damon nudges me in my side and I can tell he wants me to follow him again, so I do. I’d go to the ends of the earth with him if that’s what it took. After a few minutes, we come upon an open field of flowers. It’s so beautiful here and I walk further, wanting to absorb as much of it as I can. I’m enjoying myself when the next thing I know I’m tackled to the ground, Damon’s bear above mine staring at me with what looks like a smile, if bears could. I nip at his face and he uses his paw to gently swat me away. We take turns doing that while rolling around in the grass a few times before giving up our play wrestling and just lying there. I don’t know how much time has passed but I use the same method as earlier but this time I call my body back. I don’t bother looking to see if it worked. I don’t know how I know exactly but I just do that I’m human again.
“You were stunning,” Damon says as he rolls over so he’s facing me after shifting himself. “Oh, you like my giant ass?” I ask with a laugh.
Growling he grabs it and squeezes before pulling my body against his. We both go in for a kiss, desperate to have our mate even though it’s only been a few hours. Maneuvering my hands between us I push my shorts off then do the same to his. He growls and ends the kiss to tear at my shirt. He’s just staring at my body, not touching me, and it makes me feel shy. I start to cover myself when he moves on top of me and his hands stop mine. He places them above my head, pinning me to the ground.
“Don’t ever hide your body from me. I had to take some time to look at the most beautiful woman in the world in what was my favorite spot. My new favorite is inside your tight little pussy. It’s begging for my cock right now, isn’t it?” I didn’t think I’d ever like dirty talk but if it’s coming out of his mouth, I do. I’m so turned on and ready for him just like he said. I’m soaking wet and begging for him, no need for foreplay. The head of his cock hits my clit perfectly and I let out a moan. He does it again and again, and each time I try lifting my hips higher, wanting him to slip inside me but he isn’t giving me what I want. “Please,” I beg. This time he allows it and enters me slowly.
“Fuck, you feel good,” he says as he begins to thrust in and out. My hands are still caught in his grip which is getting tighter as he starts taking me harder. I feel like I’m on the edge of coming and my bear is nudging me to mark him as ours forever, so I playfully nip at his chest.
“Oh, that’s it mate. fucking mark me, make me yours like I was born to be,” he says in a rough voice as he bares his neck to me. My instincts kick in, finding the perfect spot before I let my teeth sink in and his taste hits my tongue. My orgasm hits instantly and I hear him shout my name as rope after rope of his hot seed pours into me. I release his skin, licking the wound and he follows me down, laying on top while we catch our breaths. I feel him pull out of me and lift me, carrying me back home.
Chapter Twenty
Damon
Mabel curls against my chest and falls asleep as I carry her. My bear lets out a rumble of contentment causing hers to respond. I smile at how tonight went, though when I woke up and she wasn’t in the house I was afraid it really was too much for her and I’d lost my mate. Instead, fate gave me a feisty and fun loving woman who enjoyed wrestling in bear form as much as I did. I haven’t done that since I was a little boy always looking to outdo Rhys. Chuckling at the memory, I make my way to the steps and inside our house. We could use more rest since we both have to work in the morning, so once I gently set her on the mattress, I climb behind her and hold her tight, falling aslee
p quickly.
This time as I become alert, I’m not wondering where my mate is but what the hell she’s doing in the bathroom that’s making so much noise. Climbing out of bed I walk in to see her looking through the cabinets and getting pissed when she can’t find what she’s looking for.
“I’m running late. Have you seen my keys?” She says, not bothering to look at me.
“Love, why would your keys be in here?” I ask, trying not to laugh since she’s already upset. I just don’t get why. In the few days she’s been living here, I notice she loses a lot of things, but has never been this upset.
“I don’t know! I just need to find them and only have thirty minutes until I need to clock in,” she huffs.
“I’ll get ready for work and drop you off. There’s no reason to get so upset,” I say then lean in to give her a kiss before getting in the shower. By the time I make it downstairs she’s over her fit of losing them and sitting on the couch reading her Kindle. I shake my head when I realize I’ll never understand women.
I drop Mabel off and let her know I’ll pick her up when her shift ends. I’m not working on any projects at the moment, which I’m thankful for since I have time to get to know Mabel. Walking into my office, I head straight for my desk ignoring the receptionist and others saying hello. I’m on a mission and need to get some answers before I become too busy with work. I call Shane, my lawyer friend, and ask how Kathy’s case is going. He tells me the company she worked for is offering a deal because they don’t want to go to court. They’re offering to pay for all her medical expenses from the moment she got hurt until she’s medically cleared to no longer need the nurse and therapist, as well as a fifty thousand dollar check. He says he agrees we should take it instead of staying in court for god knows how long trying to win more. I tell him I’ll talk to Kathy and Mabel tonight and let him know what they decide. I help out some of the guys on their projects before taking the rest of the day off. Mabel doesn’t get off for another couple hours so that gives me time to swing by the jewelry store. Every shifter and paranormal being in the world will know she’s taken but I want my ring on her finger, so the others know too. There’s a nice family owned store on Oliver Boulevard and I go inside, looking for something that reminds me of Mabel and I'm not having any luck when an older man comes over.
“Ah, the look of love. Tell me, what’s her name?” He asks as he sticks out his hand.
“Mabel,” I say proudly, giving it a shake.
“Beautiful name. Follow me, I have something you might like.” I quickly move after him, surprised a man his age can move so fast. He starts lifting trays from underneath the counter and placing them on the cabinet. “Here it is,” he says pushing a smaller one toward me.
“You’re right, this is it. I’ll take it,” Now to figure out how to ask her.
Chapter Twenty-One
Mabel
Today went pretty good even though I spent most of my time daydreaming about being in Damon’s arms again and playing in the field in our other form. It got to the point Ted threatened to fire me if I didn’t snap out of it. I was able to pull myself together, but my bear isn’t happy about all the men who come in and hit on me. I’m pretty positive if I shifted she would’ve torn them apart. It’s not that I like it either, I’m just used to it by now. I look at my phone and see Damon should be here any minute. Trying not to do a happy dance I run to the back and put away my apron then grab my purse before going outside to wait. When I don’t see his truck, I lean against the building while killing time on my phone. I haven’t spoken to Penny since I ran away from her screaming. Knowing my best friend, it’s probably killing her. I pull up my messages, debating what to say.
Me: Girls’ night?
I’m tapping my foot nervously as I wait for her reply when I finally see the chat bubbles pop up.
Penny: Seriously? Do you remember the last one?
Me: You promised we’d never end up that way again. :)
Penny: If you’re for real, then hell yes! Meet me at Grizzly’s at eight.
Me: See you soon!
Penny: See ya bitch!
I’m so thankful she didn’t hold the way I reacted against me. I hear a vehicle and look up to see Damon pulling in. I watch as he gets out and comes over to me. He doesn’t even say hi, just lifts me in his arms and carries me to his truck. He kisses me after setting me on the passenger seat and I trace his soft lips with the tip of my tongue. He opens his mouth allowing me entrance and I make slow and small movements as I mesmerize my taste mixed with his. I hear a horn somewhere in the distance and pull back, giving him a small smile.
“Why didn’t you stay inside, baby?” He asks once we’re both inside.
“I couldn’t wait to see you,” I say, laying my hand on his thigh.
“Is that so?” He asks in a gravelly voice. Instead of answering, I just rub my hand along his thigh all the way home. When we pull up to the house, I don’t bother waiting for him to help me down but instead I hop out and run, laughing as I go. We barely have the door closed when he’s on me.
“I need to be inside you,” he says while pushing me face down on the arm of the couch. He pulls my panties and jeans off before licking me from clit to ass. I moan loudly while trying to get more but he stops and spanks me. At first, I don’t know if I should be mad or turned on until he rubs the sting away and realize definitely the latter. He thrusts deep without warning, moving hard and fast and I drench his cock with my wetness. He slows then pulls out and I panic because I was almost there.
“Don’t worry, I’m nowhere near done with you yet.” He sits on the couch and has me straddle him. I kiss him as I impale myself on his cock, grabbing his shoulders and start rocking back and forth.
“Yes, that’s it let me see your tits bounce as you ride me,” he growls, as rising in time to match my movements. One hand is gripping my ass while the other circles my clit.
“Damon,” I scream as I come, digging my fingernails into his skin. He starts pounding harder and harder until I feel him still beneath me and his hot come leaks out. I fall onto his chest while I get my breathing under control. Damon places soft kisses on the top of my head and wraps his arms around me like he can’t get enough of me. I hear my phone beep inside my purse. It’s somewhere on the floor by the door where I dropped it when we came inside. I carefully get up then bend down to pick it up.
“Fuck, my come looks good all over your pussy,” he exclaims, running his hands over me and making me forget what I was doing until my phone goes off again. He slaps my ass then walks away telling me he’s hopping in the shower. I finally pay attention to what I’m doing and see a text from Penny.
Penny: You better not back out on me.
Penny: I’ll have to come kick your ass.
Laughing, I respond saying I wouldn’t dream of it. While I have it, I send one to Natalie check on my mom and sister and let her know I’ll be by tomorrow. She replies instantly saying they’re both doing great. With that done, I head to our bathroom to join Damon and maybe get another round in before I tell him my plans for the evening. Hopefully, tonight goes as well as our messages have.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Mabel
I walk inside Grizzly’s and realize it’s completely packed. Penny has always known how to get me out my comfort zone but I feel better remembering her promise. I see Penny at the bar laughing and make my way to her. Once I get there I’m shocked to see Rhys behind the counter.
“Hey, I didn’t know you work here?”
“Damon didn’t tell you I own it when you told him where you’re going?” He asks smiling at me.
“I didn’t tell him where, just that I’d be with Penny.” I’m unsure what to say to her when she pulls me into a hug, reassuring me. She smells really sweet and I wonder what scent she’s wearing since she normally she doesn’t like them.
“Your perfume is really strong, what is it?” I ask, thinking of buying some for my mom as a welcome home gift.
> “Shhhh, let me grab our drinks and we’ll go talk,” she says. I wave to Rhys before following Penny to a table in the corner. She sets our drinks down as she slides in. She’s acting really strange, but my bear isn’t freaking out so I assume everything is okay. Maybe it’s just the weirdness of us getting into a fight.
“I wasn’t planning on saying anything until the next family dinner, but you’re my best friend and I can’t keep anything from you.” She takes a deep breath before saying, “I’m not wearing any perfume, I’m pregnant. That’s what you’re smelling and the only reason you can is because you’re mated now,” she finishes with a big ass smile across her face.
“Holy shit! That’s awesome! Wait, why are we here if you can’t drink?”
“Well, you’re not pregnant so I figured you could use it and Rhys was nice enough to make me a virgin margarita,” she says, then takes a sip of the frozen drink in front of her. I take one from mine as well, trying to get the courage to say something about the other day.
“I’m sorry,” we say at the same time. Laughing she tells me to go ahead.
“I really am sorry, I know you were in a bad situation and did what you had to do to save yourself. I think I was looking for any excuse to run from my feelings,” I admit, a bit ashamed of myself.
“You have nothing to be sorry for. Congratulations on the mating, by the way,” she says reaching out and squeezing my hand. We catch up on everything that’s been going on lately and after a few drinks start listening to music and people watching when my bear gets antsy. I glance around wondering what’s going on when the door opens and my mate strolls in as handsome as ever. He immediately turns to look at me, then winks before going to the bar with Jace and Monroe. My bear whines, sad he didn’t say hi to me.