Layla couldn’t help but notice the bandage around his forearm as he hugged her. She didn’t mention the vials of blood Zarina had taken because she knew he didn’t want to talk about the tests the Russian doctor had run. The results of the blood workup that would tell him how much shifter DNA he had in his body after taking the serum were sealed inside a yellow envelope in her purse, but Jayson didn’t want to look at those either.
“I already know what I am and what I’m not,” he’d said before they left the DCO complex. “I don’t need to see a blood test to tell me anything. I’m your partner now. That’s all that matters to me.”
She grabbed a box of Ritz crackers and a brick of cheddar cheese while Jayson poured two glasses of milk. As they sat at the kitchen island, she realized she was going to have to get a lot more guy food. On the way over, they’d already decided that Jayson would move in here with her. Not only would that mean going to bed with him every night and waking up beside him every morning, but also the money they would save on not paying for two apartments could go toward their first vacation to Hawaii.
Layla was still daydreaming of lying out on beautiful white sand beaches when Jayson wrapped up the block of cheddar.
“You’re not hungry anymore?” she asked as he put it back in the fridge.
She couldn’t believe he’d be satisfied with a handful of crackers and a couple bites of cheese.
“Oh, I’m hungry.” Grinning, he took her hand and urged her to her feet. “But not for food.”
Layla smiled as he led the way to her bedroom. She liked the sound of that.
Jayson skipped the overhead light, going for the lamp on her bedside table instead. Good choice. The soft glow provided the perfect mood lighting.
Without a word, he took her into his arms and kissed her gently, his tongue delving into her mouth to caress hers. She moaned against his lips, the desire she felt for him completely washing away her previous exhaustion.
As one, they slowly took off each other’s clothes, undoing buttons and belt buckles. Somehow she ended up naked before she’d even gotten Jayson’s jeans down. Figuring he needed to catch up, she dropped to her knees in front of him and tugged them down, then did the same with his underwear.
That put her eye level with his erection. Since she was already down there, she might as well help him with that too.
He let out a good imitation of a growl as she closed her mouth over the head of his cock and took him deep. Who said he didn’t have any animal DNA in him? He definitely seemed like an animal in the bedroom.
She wrapped her hand around base of his shaft and made a few animalistic sounds of her own as she reveled in the taste of him on her tongue. He was so delicious that she naturally sped up, taking him deeper with each bob of her head. Jayson threaded his fingers in her hair, guiding her movements and making sure she took it nice and slow. That was obviously his way of saying he wanted to make this last. Maybe she should remind him that John had given them the next two days off. No need to rush.
Jayson’s hand tightened in her hair then, gently pulling her away so he could tug her to her feet.
“Hey,” she protested. “I was busy down there.”
Jayson grinned and nudged her backward onto the mattress. “Trust me, I noticed.” He scooted her back a little, then climbed between her legs. “That’s why I stopped you. This is our first time together in our place. I want it to be memorable.”
Layla laughed, appreciating the thought. Of course, if she’d been able to finish what she’d been doing, it would have been memorable as well. That said, she was eager to see what he had in mind.
She found out a moment later when Jayson slid down until his face was even with her pussy. Lowering his head, he closed his mouth over her clit and began to lick with firm, steady swipes of his tongue.
Sighing, Layla buried her fingers in his hair to control his movements just as he’d done, but it didn’t matter. He seemed to know exactly where to focus his efforts to make her go crazy without guidance. She clutched the sheet with her free hand, rolling her hips in time with his tongue as the sensations in her clit got stronger and more intense. Jayson cupped her ass in both hands, got a good grip, and held on tight, refusing to let her go anywhere.
Layla threw her head back and went with it, loving the way he took control. As her orgasm approached, her claws and fangs slipped out of their own accord. It was so beautiful being with a man she could let herself go with. It made everything he was doing feel even better.
She was so caught up in the moment that when her climax hit, she let out a feline yowl. It was a relief not to have hold it in like she had in the library in Donetsk. This time she could be as loud as she wanted and she didn’t have to care if anyone heard.
Layla wasn’t sure how long her orgasm lasted, but when she opened her eyes, she found Jayson lying with his cheek resting comfortably on the inside of her right thigh, his mouth turned up in a smile, his blue eyes twinkling.
“I’m going to enjoy watching you come like that for the rest of our lives,” he said softly.
She smiled. “I’m completely good with that.”
He pressed a tender kiss to her thigh. “Any chance you have condoms, or are we thinking of going the unprotected route again?”
The idea of feeling him come inside her again and the possibility of the pregnancy that might come with it wasn’t an issue for her, but the reality was that they had things they wanted to do as a couple before starting a family, so that called for birth control.
“Top drawer of the nightstand,” she said. “I’ve been saving them for this moment.”
Jayson rummaged around until he found what he was looking for. Layla spread her legs wide, purring when he slid in deep a few moments later.
“You feel so good,” she whispered as she brought her arms and legs up and locked them around him.
