“Wait until you taste my ribs. The meat will practically fall off the bone.” He started on his salad.
“Ribs are another one of my favorites.” She finished off her steak.
“We’ll have to pick some up tomorrow on our way back from your place.” He put down his fork. “I can help you rebuild if you want. I can make you an amazing display.”
Thinking about his offer, she took a bite of her salad. The bakery wouldn’t be the same after the fire. It wouldn’t hold the same memories. Her home was destroyed.
“I’m not sure I want to rebuild. I have insurance on the place. It will cover the losses.” It’s not how she wanted to go out, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise.
“What will you do?”
“I want to buy a boat.” She stood and picked up her plate. “Maybe I’ll get my captain’s license and take people fishing.”
They took the dishes into the kitchen to wash them. Dare went out to clean the grill. Unsure of what to do with herself, she followed him out. Staring at his back, she watched him. His muscles were toned and she would love to have her hands on him. She imagined rubbing baby oil over his muscles. He turned around, and she was left looking at his healing stomach. All that was left of his burn was red puffy skin. It healed too fast to be real except she had seen it with her own eyes. She studied him as he came up the steps, stopping in front of her.
“Amazing.” She reached her hand out and gently touched his raised skin. “Want to get in the hot tub now?”
“Absolutely.” He took her hand and helped her up.
He bent down and kissed her forehead. His hands gathered the hem of her shirt. She raised her arms for him to take her shirt off. She stood completely bare for him to see. She wasn’t nervous in the least. He wanted her, not a hot young model, just her. She could tell he only had eyes for her. His attention at the club was focused purely on her. She’d take the plunge that Braelynn and Annette told her about. She knew shifters mated for life. She could handle life with Dare.
It took her by surprise when he picked her up. She let out a playful squeal as he turned toward the hot tub. He set her in, then pushed his jeans down. Turning toward him, she backed up against the jet and watched as he bent over to take his jeans off. She could watch him forever. The way his muscles moved and flex with each task. Her body reacted to his. Her heart raced as he stepped into the hot tub and took the seat next to her. He laid his head back and she knew the jets were hitting him just right. His face mirrored hers earlier. She turned and came up between his legs. Placing kisses on his chest, flicking his nipple ring with her tongue. Her body pressed against his as the jets swirled the water around them. He wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her up to straddle him. Claiming his lips, she pressed her body against him. His hard mass rested between her ass cheeks.
“Be my kitten forever,” he whispered to her.
“You want me as your mate?”
“I would run through the fiery pits of hell for you.” She could see the truth in his eyes.
“I think the fiery pits of my apartment were enough.” Smiling, she kissed his lips.
“Enough for you to say yes?”
“Yes,” she laughed as he stood, taking her with him. She wrapped her legs around his waist. “Where are we going?”
“I want to claim you and make you mine.” He stepped out of the hot tub. “As much as I love water sex, I’d rather lay you down in front of me.”
He claimed her lips as he carried her through the cabin. Most of the lights were off but that didn’t seem to phase him. Entering the bedroom, he reached out his arm and turned on the lights. Dimming the settings, he gave the room a romantic glow. Crossing the room, he laid her in the center of the bed.
He crawled on the bed, positioning himself between her legs. He massaged her calves and up her thighs. His hands felt wonderful against her body. Her legs had been aching for days with her being on her feet all the time. His hands traveled up her body, fingers lightly teasing her core. He would get close to her waiting, yearning opening, then pull away. He crushed his lips to hers as his thumb circled over her throbbing clit. The sensitivity made her body jerk. His lips curled up in a smile yet didn’t leave her lips. She loved kissing this man. He trailed kisses down her body. He gathered her breast in his hand, taking her nipple into his mouth. He nibbled lightly, sending thrill chills down her body. She wrapped her hand in his hair, pulling him closer to her. He suckled on her nipple and flicked over it with his tongue. Her nipple a stiff mound, he moved to her other breast. His hard cock pressed against her slick opening. Spreading her legs, she invited him in. He sat back and pushed the head of his cock into her tight opening. Grabbing her hips, he pulled her closer to him and down on his shaft. Slowly, he filled her with every inch of him. His thumb circled her clit in time with each thrust. His movements were slow as if he was trying to take his time. Each thrust brought her closer to her climax.
Unexpectedly, he pulled completely out. He climbed off the side of the bed. For a moment, she wondered what happened until she noticed his grin. He grabbed her ankles and pulled her to the side of the bed. Gently he flipped her over and she went willingly. He pulled her closer to the edge and buried his cock in her again. The sudden fullness had her moaning out loud. Reaching around her, he found her clit again. His thrust had more force, and she cried out in pleasure. He leaned down over her and took her breast in his hand. He pinched her nipple in time with his deep thrusts. She could feel him swelling inside her. Her muscles tightened as her orgasm flowed through her. His body shuddered on top of her with his own release. He bit down on her shoulder and her orgasm hit again, this time gushing. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head, and she moaned out. His final thrust left her breathless. She never had an orgasm like that, never had she came so hard in her life.
“You’re mine now, kitten.” He kissed her shoulder where he had bitten as he pulled out of her.
“I like the sound of that.” Her body rolled over and relaxed on the bed.
“I love you, BJ. I’ll spend the rest of my life proving I can make you happy.” He came down on top of her. He kissed her lips and trailed his lips down her neck.
“You already do.” She looked him in the eyes. “I love you, Dare. I can’t think of a better way to move forward than to move forward with you.”
While she took a shower, Dare changed the wet sheets on the bed. It was the first night of the rest of her life and she got to spend it in the arms of the man she loved. For such a terrible night, it ended up being one of the best nights of her life.
Epilogue
They ate dinner with Braelynn and Ronan at the Heads N’ Tails’ restaurant. Annette came over when her shift ended. Bryan and Tony joined them when coverage came in. Everyone was around the table again and BJ couldn’t be happier. She lightly squeezed Dare’s thigh and kissed his cheek.
“You two are too adorable together,” Annette commented.
“Oh, tigers don’t do adorable.” BJ smiled over at Dare and patted his legs.
“Though she is right, we look good together.” He pulled her chair closer to his.
“Congratulations, I knew you two would hit it off.” Gerri stopped by the table.
“Congratulations for what?” Annette asked.
“The claiming, of course,” Geri stated it like it was obvious.
“We were going to congratulate them, but we were waiting until they told everyone,” Tony said looking between the two of them.
“How did you know already?” BJ asked Tony.
“Smell,” Tony, Bryan and Ronan said in unison. She instinctively sniffed her arm to try and catch the smell.
“Damn, you could have told me I stink,” BJ laughed.
“No, kitten.” Dare patted her leg. “Once you’ve been claimed, your body has my scent. It tells other shifters that you’re taken.”
“As long as it’s not a bad scent. I don’t mind smelling like you.” She shrugged.
“I assure
you, it’s not a bad thing,” Gerri told her. “Have a wonderful time everyone.”
“Where are you running off to? Don’t you want to stay for a drink?” BJ offered.
“No, I must be getting down to the tenth level. There’s a fox that needs a little reassurance,” Gerri responded.
“Isn’t that the strip club level?” Annette asked.
“Yep, dancers are some of the most difficult clients. It’s proving difficult to find the perfect match for her,” Gerri grimaced.
“I have faith in you,” BJ told her. “After all, you accepted the challenge of finding Dare for me.”
“It wasn’t a challenge at all. The moment I saw him, I knew you two were meant to be.” She glanced down at her watch. “I’ll see everyone around I’m sure, but I really must be going.”
Everyone said their farewells, and Gerri left the restaurant in search of her next client. Bryan ordered a round of celebratory shots. Annette and Braelynn both came around the table and gave BJ a hug.
“Are you just going to move in with him since your place is ruined?” Annette asked, taking her seat in between Tony and Bryan.
“Once the insurance pays out, I’m going to sell the property.” BJ shrugged.
“Why? You loved the bakery,” Annette asked. “Tobias said you could use the kitchen here to make rolls for the restaurant until you get your bakery back up and running.”
“It won’t be the same. I can still make rolls for the restaurant, but I’m not opening another bakery.”
“You better not sell to McNeilsons. They’re the reason all this happened in the first place,” Annette commented.
“Oh, hell no! I meant it when I said they wouldn’t be getting their slimy fingers on it. Someone else will come along who wants to buy it,” BJ told her.
“What about me?” Ronan asked her. “I’ll buy it from you whenever you’re ready to sell it. I have shifters coming in all the time looking to settle in this area. I can promise you McNeilsons will never have it.”
“You’ll be the first one I call.” And she meant it. Once everything was cleared, she’d sell it to Ronan.
After a couple of hours, BJ was ready to go back to the cabin. She was ready to have Dare all to herself. As if he could sense her readiness, Dare excused them from the party with tales of getting her to bed. BJ made her round of hugging her girls.
“I can’t thank you two enough from blindsiding me with Gerri. I couldn’t have picked a better man for myself.”
“I told you she has the magical touch,” Annette laughed.
“Have a great night!” Braelynn waved them off.
“Oh, I intend to.” BJ slid her arm around Dare’s.
“Let’s go home,” Dare said as the elevator door closed.
He wrapped her in his arms. His lips met hers in a passionate kiss. She melted into him as her knees weakened. She was going to enjoy this lifetime with her tiger.
“I may not have Bite My Bagel anymore, but at least I can still bite my Bengal.” She nibbled on his neck and lightly kissed where she bit.
“Kitten, you can bite me anywhere as long as those sweet lips kiss it when you’re done.” He took possession of her lips, claiming them with his.
This was how she wanted to spend the rest of her life. This was her forever.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Living in South Carolina Roxanne enjoys spending time with her family. Books are her escape from a house full of boys. When nerf wars are at a high, she can escape into her own little corner to create an escape for others.
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More books by Roxanne Witherell
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