Our lips locked together as my hands went to his chest, and his hand slid down my side before helping me out of my sweatpants. I was down to my underwear.
His eyes swept over me briefly before he kissed me again. This time my hands went the buttons on his jeans and I began to undo them. He dropped his jeans to the floor and stepped out of them.
"Your skin is so soft," he murmured when his hands skimmed down my sides before enclosing me.
His lips moved down the side of my neck and I leaned back, allowing his touch to sear my skin like a brand. There was no way that this, what was happening between us, could be anything but right.
I wanted him and I wanted this.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Kyle
She looked determined but nervous. I swallowed, taking in the emotion I felt at reaching this moment with her. I had waited so long to be able to mate with my chosen one and now it was finally here I took a moment to feel the rush of purpose I felt.
Her hesitation reminded me of Flynn's warning. I pushed it from my mind as my mouth covered hers, gently at first. How could something that felt so right be so wrong? It wasn't possible. I kissed her harder, feeling my blood heat in my veins. My instinct to make her mine was difficult to slow down. I couldn't rush her.
I pulled away for a moment to look down at my beautiful mate. Her vibrant red hair framed her face, and I tucked a stray strand behind her ear.
There was a vulnerable innocence in her that I remembered seeing in her while growing up. Despite all she had experienced and endured, that hadn't been impacted, and for as long as I drew breath it would continue.
She lifted up and kissed me. Any intention to continue slower went out the window, and in moments I placed her on my bed, like a beautiful canvas for only my eyes.
I covered her body with mine and her legs hugged my hips closer to her. I kissed her. Her kissing was becoming more confident, and I liked it. Something stirred inside me when her tongue swept against my own. I groaned, needing more.
"I need you now," I murmured against her lips.
"Yes," she whispered, and I felt a tremor of excitement.
I had slept with loads of girls but this was the first time I felt a slight nervousness as I removed the rest of our clothes. Unsure of how her Keeper side would impact on the process for pregnancy in the werewolf, I put on protection before I aligned my body with hers.
There were no words. My eyes held hers as our bodies joined together. Her breath hitched for a moment and I soothed her with kisses. The warmth in my chest spread as we moved together, spiraling out of control as we peaked.
My mouth moved to her neck, scraping my teeth slightly against her skin. The need to make her mine gripped me with claws. Swiftly I clamped down, and she hissed with pain. My tongue soothed over the bite as I savored the taste of her.
"I'm sorry," I told her, kissing her cheek softly.
"I'm okay," she reassured me. "It didn't hurt too much."
Her fingers touched the bite tentatively. I didn't like that I hurt her but I couldn't deny the werewolf in me reveled in the possessiveness of my marking her skin. She was mine.
My feelings for her felt more amplified than before. I loved her with everything I was. Her eyes mirrored the same for me.
It had been the most moving experience of my life. Afterward, I lay beside her and she tucked herself in beside me. She fit perfectly. I kept her close, needing to reassure myself I wasn't dreaming and this was really happening.
"At some point you're going to have to ease the grip so I can breathe," she said, and I smiled, easing my hold.
"Sorry," I mumbled. "It's just I keep waiting to wake up and find out this isn't real."
She looked up at me. "It is." Something tightened in my chest.
"Are you okay?" I asked, reaching out to touch her cheek.
"Yes." Her answer was husky and satisfied. It made the alpha in me want to growl with pride.
I trailed my fingers lightly down her arm as she tucked herself back in beside me. Thoughts of what was happening with the Keepers infiltrated my mind but I refused to think about the outside world when I had everything I needed right beside me.
Her breathing evened out and I watched her sleep peacefully beside me.
