He felt her nails dig further into his shoulders right before he heard her tortured voice. “Michael, please!”
At her anguished plea, he began to massage her clit. Back and forth he rubbed, harder and harder. Her body began to thrash, and he threw his leg over hers to hold her down. When her legs stiffened, and her head arched back into the pillow, Michael took her nipple into his mouth and sucked strongly.
Ariane cried out with her release. “Michael!”
He continued to massage around her clit and drew his lips down her stomach toward the dampened curls. Maneuvering his body over her leg, he positioned himself between her thighs, his face even with her pussy. Inhaling deeply, he let the scent of her arousal fill him. Removing his fingers from her clit, he pulled back her pussy lips and leaned in for a taste. As the flavor of her cream burst across his tongue, the blood surged even more in his groin making him think he might come just from her taste alone.
The tip of his tongue circled her clit several times, drew a line all the way down to her anus, and then returned to flick the engorged button. He had to lay an arm across her body when her hips began to buck under his mouth. Her hands gripped tightly in his hair when his tongue circled the entrance of her body and then plunged inside as far as it could go. He couldn’t get enough of her taste. It was like he’d been waiting for this his entire life.
As his tongue fucked her, the juices poured from her body, lubricating the way for his pulsating cock. Finally, neither of them could wait any longer. He raised his head when he heard the longing in her voice.
“Michael, please. I want you inside me, now.”
Giving her clit one final lick, he ran his tongue up her body as he moved forward. He grabbed the condom package from the table and tore it open with his teeth. Stopping briefly to lick and suck each of her nipples, he rolled the protection on, and placed the head of his cock at her entrance. He could feel her tense slightly as her knees came up to grip his hips. “Relax, I’m going to be as gentle as I can. You shouldn’t have but a moment of pain, and then there won’t be anything but pleasure. Are you ready?”
Ariane swallowed, nodded her head, and then gasped loudly as Michael pushed forward with one powerful thrust before she even finished her nod. Michael felt the tearing of her hymen as he plunged into her slick, fiery heat. He immediately stilled his body to allow her time to adjust to his presence. Her knees gripping his thighs were almost painful in their intensity. Her fingernails had gouged into his arms, bringing blood, and her face was pale and drawn.
“Take a deep breath and try to relax, love.” Shit, there I go again, calling her love. I need to watch my mouth. “I’m gonna stay still until you’re ready for me to move. Just try and relax your muscles.”
“It burns.” She managed to get the words out despite her teeth being clamped together.
“I’m sorry, I promise it’ll pass soon.” He tried to reassure her with words. Being careful not to move his lower body, Michael leaned over and nibbled softly on her bottom lip. Moving his mouth, he trailed his tongue across her cheek and over to her ear where he took her lobe between his teeth and tugged gently. At her sigh, he ran his tongue down the side of her neck then back over to the edge of her lips where he teased her with the tip. When she finally opened for his kiss, he plunged his tongue inside, wanting to absorb as much of her taste as he could. He smiled against her lips when he felt her knees relax against his body.
His hips began to move slowly back and forth, pausing just a moment when she tensed and then continuing when she relaxed her legs again. Positive that he wasn’t going to last long, Michael reached between their bodies to search for her clit. He wanted her to be able to come with him inside her, especially this first time.
“God, you feel so good. You’re so damn tight. Babe, your pussy is so hot and wet.” Michael couldn’t stop his ramblings as he pumped in and out of her body, faster and faster. He found her clit with his fingers and bent to take a nipple into his mouth. Sucking strongly at her breast, he took her clit between his fingers and began to rub and tug gently. Just when he didn’t think he could last any longer, he felt her legs stiffen and heard her cry out.
“Oh, God, Michael!”
He came with a loud cry, spilling his seed into the latex inside her tight depths. Groaning loudly, he held his body perfectly still while his cock throbbed deep inside her body. He could feel her pussy contracting around him as she found her own release. After a few moments, he began to carefully pull himself from her body, grimacing when he saw her flinch. Once free from their connection, he dropped down beside her on the bed and pulled her into his arms. “Are you okay, love?” Shit, I did it again. What the hell is wrong with me?
“I’m better than okay, I’m perfect.” Her voice almost sounded like she was purring as she wrapped her arms around his waist and laid her head on his shoulder.
“Hold on, love, let me just take care of things.” Michael reached down to his cock and carefully removed the condom. “What is it? What do you need to take care of?” Ariane sounded worried. Then she glanced at the condom and blushed.
Michael chuckled and rose quickly. He gazed into her eyes. “I’m gonna run us a warm bath, and we’re going to soak in it together.” As her color depended, he continued. “You’re gonna be a little sore, and the bath will help. I’ll be right back.” He bent and kissed her on the tip of her nose then quickly rose from the bed and entered the bathroom. Setting the tub to filling, he glanced down at the condom and saw stains of red from where her virgin body had bled. I know we’re both clean, but what about birth control? Can a human even make a shifter pregnant? How the hell can I ask Maddie that? She’ll be planning our wedding before I know it. Wait, of course they can, stupid. My grandfather was human. Sighing, he threw the condom in the trash and checked the temperature of the water in the tub. Michael returned to the bedroom and scooped Ariane up into his arms. He carried her into the bathroom and climbed into the filling tub still holding her. Sitting down, he cradled her between his legs in the warm water. Not feeling the need to talk, he leaned back against the tub, relaxing when she laid her head on his chest. After a few moments, he reached and turned off the water.
Putting his hands to her shoulders, he began a massage meant to relax her. “Does that feel good to you?”
“Ummm.”
He laughed at her groaned response. She retaliated by pinching his knee, which just made him laugh harder. As he continued loosening her muscles, he thought about everything that had happened. Being with her, soaking here in the tub, felt so right. He didn’t understand what drew him to this woman. He’d never felt such contentment with anyone. Maybe Maddie was right and they should find out if she could live in Houston.
Bending forward, he put his lips to her neck, kissing her lightly and then sucked strongly, leaving a mark for anyone to see. He felt her stiffen and then belatedly realized what was wrong. If he’d been what she wanted, able to find some inner wolf, he’d have left a mating mark on her. He didn’t believe he had an inner wolf to find, and that wasn’t going to change. Would she still want to give their relationship a try?
After licking his way up her neck, he began to nibble on her ear while he talked to her. “My partner is getting married in a couple of months, and they’re having a big engagement party two weeks from tomorrow.” He let his hands drift down from her shoulders to cup her breasts. Using his thumbs, he caressed her nipples into hard points. “I’d like you to come back to Houston with me for the party.”
Ariane stilled and then pulled away from Michael’s caressing hands. She turned her head to look at him. “I don’t think that’s a good idea, Michael.” Her voice was steady, but her eyes refused to meet his gaze.
“Why not? I think you’d have a good time.” He was desperate for her to agree, and he didn’t even know why.
Her eyes searched his, and then she looked away. “You’ve been gone almost two weeks. Why didn’t you call and let me know you were coming back today? I wa
s out for a run when I smelled the smoke from the fireplace and knew someone was here. I didn’t know it was you until I got close enough to scent you.”
Michael could hear the hurt in her voice. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in close. “I’m sorry. I’m not sure I can explain it.”
“Please try.”
Deciding it would be better for everyone if he were entirely honest, he tried to tell her what was in his heart. “I had decided it would be better if I didn’t see you anymore.” He had to tighten his arms when she struggled to get away. “Please, just hear me out.” After a brief hesitation, Ariane relaxed and laid back against his chest. Michael bent and kissed her on the head before he continued.
“I thought a lot about you while I was gone.” He took a deep breath. “I decided that I couldn’t be what you want. No matter what Maddie says, I don’t believe there’s a wolf inside me just waiting to get out. Remus made it pretty clear to me that you’d only be happy with a true mating, and I know I can’t give you that.”
“That doesn’t matter.”
“Please, let me finish before you say anything.” Ariane quieted back down, allowing him to continue. “I told myself that I’d come back here, fix the problems with the house, and then go home. I wasn’t even planning on seeing you while I was here. Then, I opened the door and saw this beautiful brown wolf, and somehow, I knew it was you.” He reached down and grabbed her chin, turning her face toward his. “None of my fears mattered at that point. All I could think about was getting you into the cabin and into my arms.” Pushing her damp hair away from her face, he placed a tender kiss on her lips. “I’m drawn to you, Ariane. I can’t explain it, but I feel like I’m complete when we’re together. I want you to come with me to this party so we can see if you could be happy living in Houston.” He caught his breath at the happiness showing on her face. “I want to see where this relationship can go, but I have to be honest with you.” Michael took a deep breath. “I know I can’t live my life here on the mountain.”
Ariane pulled out of his hold and turned around, getting up on her knees. She moved as close as she could and took his face between her hands. Leaning in, she kissed him, sliding her tongue between his lips into his mouth. Michael groaned and deepened the kiss, taking control. After a few heated moments, she pulled away, keeping her hands on his face. “Thank you for being honest with me. I’ve always known you wouldn’t be able to stay here.” She smiled broadly and kissed him. “I’d love to go to this party with you and see your home in Houston.”
Michael picked her up and encouraged her to drape her legs over his. He pulled her close with her breasts flush against his chest. “We’ll leave in a week. That’ll give us a week there before the party. It’ll be plenty of time to show you around and introduce you to the people who work with me and my friends.” He ran his hands down the smooth, wet skin of her back. “I’m so glad you’re coming home with me,” he whispered.
Grabbing the bath sponge and the liquid soap on the side of the tub, Michael began washing the parts of her body that he could easily reach. Pushing her slightly away from his body, he abandoned the sponge in favor of his hands and proceeded to thoroughly soap her breasts. She began to moan as he paid special attention to her nipples. Just the sound of her pleasure had his cock rising up between them, the mushroom head sticking up out of the bubbles, making her giggle when she noticed it.
Michael smiled. “Are you making fun of me?” he growled. When she answered with another giggle, he lowered his hands into the water. “Let’s see if you find this funny.” He let his fingers tease her opening and then inserted two inside her heat. He was appalled to see her flinch from the contact. “Oh, honey, I’m so sorry. I should have realized that you’d be sore since it’s your first time.” He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her even closer. “I’d never purposely do anything to hurt you.” He felt his erection press into her stomach and then froze when he felt her small hand wrap around it.
“It’s okay, Michael. I know you need me right now, and I’m not so sore I can’t help you with this.” Her hand moved timidly up and down while she spoke, causing Michael to grit his teeth.
“Absolutely not! I’ll never do anything that I know is gonna cause you pain or even discomfort. Believe me, an erection isn’t gonna kill me.” Michael tried to remove her hand and was astonished when her grip tightened.
“Well, if I can’t help you out that way, maybe I can make you feel better another way.” She tightened her grip even more and began to move her hand slowly up and down his hard shaft. She gently ran her thumb across the purple, engorged head, and Michael’s eyes rolled back in his head. Oh my God, she’s gonna be the death of me!
Michael watched her from underneath his thick lashes, amazed to see the concentration on her face. As he watched, she bit her lip and leaned in closer to watch her hand pleasuring him.
“Am I doing it right?” She asked a little timidly but never took her eyes off his cock.
“Just a little harder and a little faster. I promise it’s not gonna be long until I come.” He caught his breath as she followed his instructions and began to feel the tingle in his balls, signaling his imminent release. Closing his eyes in anticipation of coming, he was unprepared to feel her dainty little hand cupping his balls underneath the water. “Holy hell!” he yelled out and opened his eyes in time to see himself shoot ropes of white straight up onto his chest. Ariane continued to milk his cock until he had to pull her hand away because of the sensitivity.
“That was fantastic, Michael.” Her face was glowing and her smile wide when she reached a finger over to his chest. He groaned loudly when she dipped her finger into his seed and then put it to her mouth to taste it. “Hmm, not bad. You taste a little salty and bitter, but I like it.” She grinned mischievously and then crushed her body to his and kissed him.
Pulling back from their kiss, Michael stared into her eyes. “You’re definitely gonna be a handful, aren’t you?” He grinned at her. “Okay, woman, let’s get cleaned up now and get to bed.” He paused and gave her a searching look. “Can you stay the night, or do you have to go home?”
She smiled more broadly. “I can stay. My uncle knows that I might not be home.”
Michael didn’t know what to think of that statement, and he decided quickly that he didn’t want to question it tonight. “Good, I want you to stay with me. I have to get up kind of early. I promised Maddie and Remus that I’d be at their house late in the morning for brunch so we can go over the problems they’ve been having with the house. Why don’t you come with me?”
Ariane frowned and looked uncomfortable. “No, I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
“Why not?” Michael was puzzled by her look.
“I’m not sure Maddie’s gonna be all that happy about our relationship.”
Michael snorted. “Maddie has been pushing for us to have a relationship from the beginning. She’s gonna be ecstatic, trust me.”
She hesitated. “Well, if you’re sure.” Then she groaned. “Wait, I can’t go with you. I don’t have any clothes. I came in my wolf form, so I’ll have to go home that way.”
Michael rinsed the soap from both their bodies and reached to pull the stopper from the tub. Standing, he pulled Ariane to her feet and grabbed a large towel. “Don’t worry. I’ve got some sweat pants and T-shirts that should fit okay. We’re just gonna be around family.” Lifting her from the tub, he proceeded to dry her thoroughly then quickly ran the towel over his own body.
Ariane looked uncomfortable but gave him the answer he wanted to hear. “Okay, if you think it’ll be all right, then I’ll go with you.”
Smiling, Michael swung her up into his arms and carried her back to the bed. He walked over to check the fireplace then crossed over to lock the door before returning to his lover. Pulling up the quilt, he cuddled her into his side with her head resting on his shoulder. He couldn’t remember ever being so content or happy. It felt right to have her lying beside h
im. Sighing, he closed his eyes and was just drifting off when he heard her voice whispering in the dark.
“I love you, Michael.”
He waited for the panic to set in, for the feeling of being caught in a trap to overwhelm him. Instead, he felt a warm sense of being home. He didn’t understand it, and he wasn’t going to fight it. Pulling her closer to his body, he buried his face in her hair and breathed in her scent. What was Maddie going to say about this new development?
* * * *
Breakfast had been a lively affair with lots of laughter and smiles. There had been only one small, awkward moment when they first arrived, but Maddie had recovered quickly and treated Ariane like part of the family. Michael could only blame himself, since he hadn’t bothered to call this morning to let them know he was bringing her with him. After breakfast, Ariane had said her goodbyes, stripped out of Michael’s clothes, and then shifted back into her wolf to go home, with a promise to see him later. Now he was waiting for Maddie to get off her chest whatever was making her slam the pots and pans around in the kitchen.
“Are you ever going to tell me what’s wrong?” Michael asked. He cringed when she slammed the skillet down so hard on the stove the saltshaker fell to the floor.
“Have you lost your mind?” Maddie was practically screaming at him. “You slept with her, which is paramount to mating in this culture even without the bite. Then, you make plans to take her on a little trip to Houston to see where you live and meet your friends.” She paused and shot him a nasty look. “Do you have any idea how much hope you’re giving that poor girl for the future? She’s going to think you’re as serious about her as she is about you. And what’s worse, her uncle is going to think that you’re serious, too.” She threw the skillet into the sink and placed both hands on the counter. Her head dropped down to her chest before she spoke. “Michael, you’re getting her hopes up, and it’s going to destroy her when you decide that you don’t want her for the long haul.”
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