Page 34 of Touched By Moonlight

Chapter 10

When Graysonand I climbed back on his bike, I wasn’t surprised to see he headed west instead of back east. As we drove further into the mountains, I shifted my weight. Tenderness ached between my legs, a good feeling. It had been a long time since I’d hadsex.

Any kind of sex, let alone spectacular sex that wrung me inside out. And yet I felt renewed hope as well, because I’d experienced pleasure and my magick had not flared as much as I hadexpected.

Stephan and Nicolas were polite, but I saw the hunger in their eyes after Grayson and I dressed. It aroused me, made my aching body pulse. It had been too long since I’d been around men who made me feel alive, andwanting.

Grayson had pounded a hole into the desire I’d dammed up, and now it threatened to burst out in a flood. The memory of his thick, hard cock sliding into my body, claiming me fully, made me squirm with renewedarousal.

Maybe this time away could help me cope with the emotions and desire swirling inside me. The lingering frustration I felt every time I glimpsed two mortals kissing passionately, or overheard jokes in the office about the wild sex someexperienced.

And for some odd reason, around Grayson, I managed to retain a tighter control on mymagick.

Maybe staying with his pack for a few days, finding out what he knew and determining my next course of action would turn out well. It was about damn time I had fun. The thought of returning to my dull, lonely apartment made me cling harder to him as we rode to hishome.

The thought of Kallan waiting for me at my apartment made me even more uneasy. I wasn’t mentally prepared for a showdown withKallan.

Finally Grayson turned down another road and stopped. A large steel fence blocked entrance. Grayson drew out his cell, punched a few numbers and the gateopened.

After what seemed like miles, but was perhaps only a half mile, we pulled into a large, paved parking lot. Several trucks and cars gleamed beneath the yellow glow of sodium lights. Grayson helped me off the bike after he parked it and shut off theengine.

Wincing, I stretched a little. He touched my cheek. “Sorry I was a little rough withyou.”

I smiled at him. “I like it rough. It’s just been a while since I’ve had sex. Takes a little getting used toagain.”

Although with him, I could get used to it quitequickly.

Beneath the lights, concern flared in his intense blue eyes. “Are you in any pain? Because we have remedies for that. We can sit up, talk after, or you can get somesleep.”

I went to him, slid my palms up his chest and then hooked my arms around his neck. “Sleep is overrated on a Fridaynight.”

When I kissed him, he kissed me back with fierce intensity. Then I playfully nipped hislip.

A growl rumbled from his throat. Panting, Grayson drew back, his gaze dark. “Sweetheart, get ready to play, rough as you like it. You set thepace.”

I wanted companionship in the form of hot male bodies. Glancing over my shoulder at Nicolas and Stephan, who waited nearby, I wondered about them aswell.

Nicolas said nothing, but watched me in that quiet, assessing way ofhis.

We headed for the main house. More of a mansion, it featured floor to ceiling windows. Lights blazed within, giving the house a comfortable and welcomingair.

I couldn’t help a gasp at the luxuriousview.

“More than 6,500 square feet of space. Eight bedrooms. I commissioned the house five years ago, so everything is new. Construction is wood, glass, stucco. I wanted to bring the outdoors inside.” Pride layered Grayson’stone.

I could appreciateit.

Moonlight dappled the tall pines and oaks surrounding the house. Through a gap in the trees, I saw acres of meadow marching up to the jaggedmountains.

A good place for wolves torun.

Grayson ushered me into the house. I got an impression of space, soaring ceilings and a staircase, heavy furniture, all very modern and comfortable looking, before I caught myself in a wideyawn.

“We have guest quarters upstairs and downstairs, but I’ve arranged to put you in a quiet corner bedroom. Since you didn’t pack an overnight bag, there’s spare clothing and toiletries you canuse.”

“For all the female visitors?” Iteased.

He flicked his gaze at Nicolas and Stephan, who nodded and went in anotherdirection.