But his wolf made stepping back and moving stealthily challenging, preferring to leap into the future.What if he lost Maia?While she seemed definite that she wanted him, that age difference came into play.He aged more slowly than a human.
Hell, that age thing again.
His wolf growled a low, menacing rumble that signaled Henry exactly what his wild half desired.
Maia.
“Henry!”Maia snapped.
Henry started, his gaze snapping to Maia’s bright blue eyes.“What?”
“Sex, remember?Have you forgotten what to do?Do you need one of my manuals?”
He scowled, and when her grin widened to mocking, he stopped it dead by kissing her.He grasped her T-shirt and ripped it off without pause.
“That was unexpected.What other moves do you have?”
Henry let his wolf’s growl rumble up his throat.He didn’t say anything else but ran his gaze down her body, and when he noted the pair of lacy panties she wore, he ripped those off, too.
“Next time, remind me to remove my clothes before bed.You’re hard on apparel.”
“You’re assuming there will be a next time.I might decide I don’t like a lover overseeing me.”
“Huh, it seems you require direction since nothing is happening.You’re running hot and cold.Very confusing.”
His wolf growled at her challenge, and indignation filled Henry.“We met half a minute ago.Maybe I like to savor every moment.”
Her blue eyes gleamed with intelligence and humor, and she opened that luscious mouth to spout more wisdom, another complaint, or dig at his masculinity.Henry stopped her words before they formed.He kissed her and squeezed her nipple, giving her a sharp jolt of pain.
“Oh!”
Satisfied by her reaction, he lifted his mouth momentarily and, when she didn’t complain, settled in to taste her.His hands wandered and smoothed over her bare hip.Each kiss and touch had satisfaction roaring through him.Part of this was his wolf, but a decent slice came from his human side.
Maia was all curves and tan skin.Her breasts were paler, and they filled his hands.He could feel the muscles in her arms and legs, yet she was sleek, and they fit together perfectly.
Henry set about learning what she enjoyed most.He started with her breasts, kissing and exploring with his tongue, tasting her flesh.Her fingernails dug into his shoulder blades, and she wasn’t careful about it as she arched against him.He’d wear the marks from her touch for several hours, which gave him tremendous satisfaction.
He adjusted their bodies until the bulge of his cock lined up with her clit.Feminine arousal dampened his boxer briefs, the spicy scent of her thrilling him.He groaned when she kissed his neck and dragged her nails down his back.He thrust against her, letting her feel the drag against the heart of her.
“Yes,” she murmured.
But he wasn’t ready for that yet.
He moved down her body, kissing, nipping, and using his tongue in random order.Her legs parted for him, and he lifted her, setting his mouth on her sex and sucking.She bucked, crying out at the direct stimulation.
“You taste amazing.”He stared up at her and knew she’d see his wolf.His eyes would appear more amber than brown, but he couldn’t find it in himself to care.He placed a lazy kiss on her inner thigh and used his tongue to tease her and stoke her need higher.
She trembled, her legs tightening around his shoulders, her hips lifting into his touch in a silent plea.He didn’t try to extend her pleasure.Not this time when desperation roared through him.He fluttered his tongue against her swollen flesh, her groan the sweetest music.
Maia came apart, her body tensing and bucking as his touch became too much for her.Henry gentled his contact and watched the color rise up her throat and the relaxed pleasure of her expression, snatching every moment in his visual camera to remember later.
He’d given in to her, but a tiny part of him felt manipulated—by his wolf and this marvelous miracle of a woman who was his mate.He’d been fortunate to have a second chance, and this was not the moment to thumb his nose at this gift.
Henry valued her honesty and wished he had the same backbone.He should have told her about his otherness but hesitated when their relationship was beginning and so much else was happening in her life.
A new career.A new home.A new relationship.
Maia opened her eyes, and he sucked in his breath on seeing the vibrant blue.She glowed with inner beauty, and again, he couldn’t believe his luck in finding another mate.Some men went through life never finding their perfect fit.Most settled and were happy enough with their life, their wife, and the children who came along.
