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JACOB

A second after I locked the door behind my mom, I stepped into the open concept kitchen and spied Kelly sipping the now lukewarm tea. She remained seated on the couch. But something about her seemed lighter. I couldn’t imagine what was going through her head, but her happiness was infectious.

She turned to look at me. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but your mom seems so cool.” She snuggled into the blanket again, then took another drink of tea. “Thank you for everything.”

I crossed the space between us, wanting to hold her in my arms. “You’re welcome, babe.” After setting aside her mug, I dropped on the couch beside her. Before she could react, I pulled her onto my lap. “Now… where were we earlier?”

She let out a yelp as I dipped her backward to first kiss her lips and then her neck.

“Mmm… This seems about right.” Her fingers carded into my hair with one hand while the other rested on my leg right above my knee. She tilted her head to the side, giving me better access.

My gaze skimmed the faint bruises on her neck and jaw. I never wanted to experience the terror I’d felt earlier ever again. The pain of seeing her injured by the Pack’s enforcer was awful. How could she still be pleasant to Garrick? I kissed over her throat with care, dipping down to her clavicle.

We’d talked about me not ripping off her clothes anymore. At least not unless I replaced them. She hadn’t seemed comfortable with the idea, but we were mates. I’d care for her in whatever way I could. Besides, I needed to have her naked and writhing with pleasure beneath me, to keep her safe and loved in my arms.

I nipped at her shoulder as my free hand slipped under her tank top and trailed along her stomach to cup her breast. She arched against my touch. Her grip on my leg tightened while she softly tugged my hair. The pulling sensation lit a fire inside me, and a rumbling growl bubbled to the surface.

My vision sharpened, and I knew my wolf was coming out to play. We’d been terrified for our mate, afraid of her execution. Now we were going to claim her as our own.

I leaned back to tear her shirt away. Her breath hitched in her throat, and she blinked up at me. A small smirk tugged at my lips. “Don’t worry, babe. I’ll replace this outfit.”

“Wha—” Her hands lifted to cover her bra, but I was quicker. The lacy material fell apart under my swift tug. “Jacob! You?—”

Before she could finish that sentiment, I bent to suck one of her perky nipples into my mouth. Her words melted into a moan, and the scent of her arousal filled my nostrils. It called to me, begging me to taste her. Instead, I kissed my way to her other nipple, then flicked and swirled my tongue over it.

She was relaxed in my arms. When she opened her eyes, the trust and love within them took my breath away. “Fine.” Her tongue swept over her lower lip. “You win, but I get to do this.” I lifted an eyebrow, but my confusion twisted into amusement when she ripped open my shirt. “Now, make me naked, baby.”

“Yes, ma’am.” I laid her on the couch, watching as her long brown hair splayed out like a halo. I tossed aside the remnants of my shirt, then gripped the hem of her shorts and panties. My gaze met hers, asking for permission to tear them away.

The twinkle of affection and desire in her eyes told me everything I needed to know. Her hips lifted off the sofa, as if trying to help get the cumbersome barrier out of the way. “Do it.” With one firm rip, the shorts and panties ceased to cover her. Her thighs pressed together, and then she mischievously dropped them open.

No matter how many times I saw her, I’d never get over how beautiful she was. “Babe… You’re gorgeous.” I tossed the shredded shorts and panties aside, then flopped onto my stomach between her thighs. Her core glistened with need.

“And you’re handsome, baby.” She squirmed under my gaze. Each time her hips lifted, it drew me closer until my breath caressed her thigh. “Please… I need this. I need you.”

“Your wish is my command.” I pressed kisses from her inner thigh down to her mound. My tongue slid over her outer lips from her core to her clit. Once, twice, and then I was spreading her open. My lips covered her clit, and I sucked on that sensitive nub, enjoying the way she cried out and ground her hips against my mouth.

Her fingers tangled in my hair, and she draped one of her legs over my back. “God, you’re amazing.” She breathed heavier, causing her breasts to rise and fall faster. “Your mouth is…” A moan rose from her throat as I pressed a finger inside her wet pussy. She glanced down at me, and her beautiful wolf amber eyes glowed in the dim light.

I added a second digit, curling them inside her while I alternated between sucking and pressing my tongue over her clit. Her core squeezed my fingers, and my hard cock ached to be inside her. I shifted my hips against the couch to adjust myself. Nothing tamed my hunger like Kelly. Withdrawing my fingers, I licked her entrance before thrusting my tongue inside. My hands clenched her thighs, holding her open for me.

“Mmm… I’m so close. I—” A scream ripped from her throat, and she bucked her hips, riding my face.

I brushed my thumb over her clit, savoring the way her inner walls quivered around my tongue. Every caress sought to draw out her orgasm. The tightness of her grip on my hair, and the way she pressed her thighs together against my head drove me wild, along with her hungry pants and gasps.

Fuck, I needed her. Now. More than I ever needed someone before, possibly even counting full moons. Reconnecting with her and proving to myself that we were both safe mattered so much. After settling on top of her, I fumbled with the button and zipper of my jeans before shoving them down to my thighs. Pre-cum leaked from my tip as I fisted my length. My thumb swiped over it, spreading the moisture.

“Take me. Please, I need to feel you inside me.” Her arms circled my neck, pulling me down for a kiss. She nipped my lower lip between her teeth, then slid her tongue over mine. Each sensuous caress made my control slip further.

I didn’t want to rush this time together. My body was desperate, and she deserved over sixty seconds of stamina. Not because I couldn’t last, but because I craved her so much. I leaned back, pulling her onto my lap facing me. “Climb on, babe.”

She pursed her lips, looking down at the space between our bodies where my dick strained for her touch. “Hmm… Looks like you really want me to.” Her hand wrapped around me, and I sucked in a breath. She stroked my length, causing my head to tilt back into the couch cushion. One of her hands braced on my shoulder, and she inched forward, guiding me to her entrance.

My hands gripped her hips, supporting her as she lowered herself onto me. Oh fuck… The way her pussy squeezed me was like a blessing and a curse. I gritted my teeth against the urge to pull our bodies flush. Those soft whimpers coming from her lips were heavenly.

“Jacob…” When she was seated on my lap with our bodies joined, she opened her eyes again. Her walls fluttered around my cock, and my fingers bit into her hips, holding her close. “I love you, baby.” She leaned her forehead against mine.

“I love you too, Kelly.” I tilted my head to the side, kissing her once more. Her hips rotated, taking me with slow and gentle strokes. It took all my strength not to thrust up into her. She deserved this moment of control while her body got used to me.

At least, that was the ideal outcome. My inner wolf howled at me to claim her, to make sure no one ever thought she could be taken from us again. I needed to rub my scent over her and soak in hers until the Pack could forever tell we belonged to one another. My hips bucked beneath her, driving a gasp from her lips. For a moment, I second guessed myself, but seeing that heat in her eyes brought a smirk to my lips.

“Don’t stop. I need this.” She leaned into me. Her lips trailed over my neck as her hot breath ghosted along my skin. The graze of her teeth over my pulse set my heart racing.

“Baby, I know what you need.” I gripped her ass, holding her in place. My hips surged upward, thrusting into her welcoming heat. Her mewling whimpers brought me ever closer to release, and I breathed in her citrusy scent.

“Oh… That’s…” Her fingernails dug into my shoulders as she muffled a whine against my neck. “More. Harder.” She rocked her hips, taking me deeper and seeking more friction. “Yes. Fuck.” Then her core squeezed me tight.

The feeling of her nails set my body on fire. I loved the way she played rough, even if I wasn’t certain she knew what she did to me. A low growl rumbled in my chest, and my hips snapped up against hers faster, thrusting into her harder. Giving her all of me. She deserved everything. I slid a hand between us to rub her swollen clit. She was so close to falling apart.

Her eyes widened, and she rubbed against my hand with her hips. “So close. So…” And then her body convulsed with pleasure, her breath hot against my neck. She cried out as her pussy quivered around me, milking my cock.

The sensation caused my pace to falter, and I slowed my thrusts to empty myself inside her with a growl. My breath came out hard as I held her close, my hands trailing over her back in small circles. “I’ll never get enough of you, babe. You’re everything I want. Everything I need.”

“I…” She leaned back to look me in the eye. “I feel the same way. You make life better and more satisfying than I’d thought possible.” Her teeth worried at her lower lip, but a smile brightened her eyes. “I’m so happy you’re my mate.”

“Yeah? I’m thrilled you’re mine too, babe.” I slid my gaze over her body. “We’re going to be okay. We can survive a lot when we face obstacles together.”

“Mhm. That’s right.” She pressed a hand to her mouth as she yawned, then nuzzled my neck again. “No more secrets. I promise.”

“Same, babe. Let’s get some rest. Tomorrow’s going to come bright and early.” I lifted her into my arms and stood. “My mom does nothing in half measures.” By the time I made it to the bedroom, her soft snores told me she was already asleep. My lips twitched in a smile as I laid her down and covered her with a blanket. I pressed a kiss to her forehead unable to help myself.

Our path forward wouldn’t always be easy, but I knew it would be worth it. Having Kelly in my life gave me what I’d always dreamed of—a bond no one could ever take from us. We were mates, not a marriage of convenience. We built our relationship on love.

After cleaning up, I climbed into bed beside her. This woman made me so happy. I wanted to wake up beside her every day for the rest of my life. It gave me an idea, and I hoped she’d agree.