by Ruby Shae
They both laughed at his lame joke, and then silence settled between them.
“I’m not undamaged,” Luke stated. “I have the scars, obviously, and an aversion to silence. I like loud music when I work out, and the bar is comforting to me. I like all the voices in the shop, and the way they echo around the room creating a dull roar of chaos. At home, I usually have the TV or radio on, even if I’m not listening to them.”
“Those things aren’t uncommon,” she said, “and many who don’t have your past share those afflictions. I don’t mind loud music, but sometimes I want the silence.”
“Maybe that’s why we’re meant to be. I love your voice, but when you’re near me, even if we’re not speaking, the quiet doesn’t bother me as much.”
“You think we’re meant to be?” she asked.
“Yes, and if you’ll give me another chance, I’d like to marry you.”
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Luke held his breath and waited for her response.
“You want to marry me? You hardly know me,” she said.
“I know enough. If I hadn’t been so determined to hide my scars, I would have done what the Mallorys did and placed an ad for a bride. I’m glad I didn’t because when you walked into my shop, I knew you were meant to be my mate. My bear is dying to mark you, and I think we could make a good life together. I’m not like my uncle; I will always protect you and our family.”
“Oh Luke, you’re nothing like that monster. I’ve never thought you were, nor will I ever. I know you will always keep us safe.”
She smiled, and he knew she believed her words.
“That’s exactly what Joe said,” he smiled. “I can’t wait for you to meet him, but I’m warning you, he’s already talking about grandbabies.”
“Babies?” she whispered.
She stared at their entwined fingers, but she wouldn’t look at him. Had he pushed her too far, too fast? He’d just dumped a lot of information on her. Maybe she needed some time to sort things out.
“I’d like to have children, but we don’t have to have them. I’ll be happy either way because I have you. I know this is a bit overwhelming, and I understand if you need some time to sort things out,” he said.
“I don’t need time,” she said.
She slid her leg over his lap and straddled his thighs.
“I don’t need time,” she repeated. “I don’t know why, or how, but I know that I love you. I want to marry you, have cubs, and build a life together. I only hesitated because you’re offering me things I never thought I would have. It’s a little overwhelming.”
“We can take it slow,” he offered. “Maybe wait a couple of weeks and then get married?”
“I don’t think we should start our marriage out doing things half-assed,” she scolded. “We’re getting married tomorrow, so you’d better mark me tonight.”
His dick instantly hardened to the point of pain, and his canines itched to lengthen and obey her every command.
“You don’t have to tell me twice.”
He slid his hands under her ass and stood. She wrapped her legs and arms around him, but she didn’t protest as he carried her to the bed.
She sat down and pulled on his belt loops until he stood between her legs.
“This time you’re getting naked first,” she said.
He ripped off his shirt, and watched with rapt attention as she unfastened his belt and shorts. Her fingers brushed against his covered cock, but she ran her palms over the muscles in his chest, shoulders and abs.
When she finished her exploration, she freed his throbbing cock and pushed his shorts and boxers over his hips. When they fell around his feet, she wrapped her fingers around him kissed the side of his length. His hands balled into fists as he waited for her next move.
“Luke.”
When he looked down at her, she swiped her tongue over his slit and closed her mouth around him. He groaned at the contact. She sucked him deep, and then pulled back slowly, licking and swirling her tongue around him. She repeated the motion, sucking him deeper, and licking and swirling back to the tip. His cock throbbed, ready for release, and he gripped her hair in an effort to stop another decent, but she grabbed his hips and pulled him in once more.
“Enough,” he said, stepping away from her. “I need to come inside you, and you have too many clothes on.”
He fought to free one foot from his shorts and she took off her clothes slowly, as if he didn’t desperately need to be inside her as soon as possible.
“Woman, I swear you’d better hurry things up or I’m ripping those shorts off of you.”
She laughed, and finished undressing quickly.
“Better?” she asked.
“Yes, now get on the bed.”
She lay down on her back and he covered her before her head hit the pillow. She opened her legs and he sank into her warmth in one swift thrust. Her tight cunt flexed around him and he almost came from the sensation.
“Shit! I’m sorry, honey, but I’m not going to last.”
“Me neither. Fuck me, Luke.”
He pulled back and thrust into her, over and over, pushing them toward completion. Their sounds filled the room, the bed creaked from the force of his thrusts and Caroline’s hands roamed his back and ass as if she owned him, which of course she did.
He didn’t tense and he didn’t relent in his quest to bring her desire. When she screamed his name, he pounded into her several more times until he felt himself begin to let go.
He pushed deep into her pussy and sank his canines into her neck. She screamed again, first in pain and then in pleasure, and her pussy pulsed around him until he retracted his teeth and licked her wounds.
The mark served no purpose except to brand her as his, but the branding was the most important part to his bear. She now had a bite that extended from her collarbone to her shoulder blade, and he roared in triumph.
Caroline hugged him close to her and kissed his shoulder.
“That was incredible,” she breathed.
“Yes, it was,” he agreed. “Thank you for trusting me.”
Her eyes drifted closed and he glanced at the clock, and then slowly pulled out of her warmth. Seeing her flush, curvy body on display caused his dick to grow again, but they had time. He lay down beside her and pulled her into his arms.
He listened, but the only sound he could hear was her deep, steady breaths.
He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Chapter Eight
Caroline woke the next morning with her back to Luke’s front. She could feel his hard cock pressing against her ass and she wiggled closer. Luke tightened his arm around her and brushed his thumb over her nipple.
“Good morning, honey,” he said, placing a kiss on the bite mark on her shoulder blade.
“Good morning,” she said, turning in his arms. “Are we really getting married today?”
She felt him tense, and then instantly relax.
“Yes, unless you’ve changed your mind,” he said casually.
“Never,” she said, kissing him gently on the lips, “I love you.”
“I love you, too.”
He guided her onto her back and proceeded to kiss a long, slow leisurely path over her breasts and stomach, down to her soaking wet pussy. He then licked and sucked her cunt until she screamed his name.
Later that afternoon, they stood under the patio at Trent’s house, the site of their first date, and said their vows in front of their friends and family.
Luke had invited Lily, Joe and Drew and she’d invited Bree, Dawn, Olive and their husbands. Bree and Dawn weren’t surprised at all, and she’d had to hold the phone away when they each squealed in delight. They immediately called Olive and the three women prepared a small reception to honor her and Luke after the ceremony.
She still had a lot to do, including giving notice at her job and her apartment, but those things could wait another day…or another week.
Right now she wanted to see her husband na
ked as much as possible.
Everyone clapped as they kissed and then Bree ushered everyone toward the food Olive had prepared. Caroline wrapped her arms around Luke’s neck and he kissed her gently on the lips.
“I can’t wait to repay you for this morning,” she whispered.
She felt his cock harden and he squeezed her ass and nuzzled her neck.
“Mmm…I can’t wait for that either,” he whispered back.
“How long do you think we have to stick around?” she giggled.
“Long enough to fuel up for the long night ahead; and we’ll need to take some leftovers, too.”
“If nothing else, we definitely need to take some cake.”
She winked and as if he’d read her mind, he agreed and kissed her again before letting her go.
“Okay everyone, don’t eat all the cake. I need a big piece to take home,” she said, walking up to the buffet table.
“Two,” Luke added, joining her. “We need two big pieces of cake.”
Everyone laughed and she knew that she’d found the one man on earth specifically made for her. Luke might usually be quiet, but he didn’t get embarrassed or run away when she spoke.
He completed her, and in return, she did the same for him.
She’d still never officially been asked on a second date, but Luke gave her something better.
A lifetime of second every things.
The End
From the Author
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Ruby Shae
About the Author
I write sizzling, sexy, shifter romance. Until I find my own tall, muscle bound, alpha shifter…I’ll keep writing about them. Visit my website to learn more about my books (and me!)
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