Page 43 of The Mating Need

He slid an arm her shoulder. “Cold?”

“I’m allright.”

“You’reshivering.”

“Not from theweather.”

Troy kissed her temple. “What is it,darling?”

Suddenly she knew what she wanted and when. “I don’t like being indoors, Troy. Not all the time. And I don’t want my first time to be in a strange bed, in a cabin at night. But outside, here and now withyou.”

His eyes darkened, and he drew in a breath. “I would never hurt you. I may be a werewolf with enormous strength, but I will be gentle withyou.”

She gave a little laugh. “And I promise thesame.”

His smile looked seductive, sinful, as he regarded her. Gone was the playful, tender Troy. This Lupine looked hungry, with a primitive male hunger he intended to slake onher.

Troy fisted his hands. “I want to be gentle with you, Jenny. But I don’t know if I can hold myself back. I don’t want you to fearme.”

She tossed aside the apple. “I’m no wilting flower, Troy. You know I can handle myself. Andyou.”

They both knew she was on special Lupine birth control pills. Ever since the alley incident, Jenny took nochances.

This time, she felt strong enough to face her fears and surrender to the passion betweenthem.