Free Desires Unleashed by D N Simmons Page B

about...let's say, ten minutes.”
    Xander could hear the anxiety in Warren's voice. He knew well enough when Warren was upset. “Very well. I'll be waiting for you when you arrive. It will be good to see you after all of these months. The Family will be overjoyed to see you again, especially Adrian,” Xander said with a smile. “I'll see you soon.” He hung up the telephone and sat back in his recliner. He enjoyed the comforts of the mortal world, that was one thing he couldn't deny.
    He smiled again at the thought of Warren and Adrian seeing each other after all this time. The last time Warren was home, Adrian was away on vacation. Adrian had been most upset when he learned that he'd missed the opportunity to see Warren again. Though the two were the best of friends, had grown up together, they managed to become lovers, in spite of their differences. Xander did not oppose that at all. Adrian was his son, while Warren had been raised by him. He didn't mind them experimenting with their relationship. However, he didn't believe that their romantic relationship would stand the test of time. It was apparent that both men were very dominant, although Adrian had always been the more dominant of the two. They broke up for the second time ten months ago. Adrian never stopped trying to get Warren back. This night would prove to be an interesting one. Xander sipped his tea as he turned the page of his geographic magazine. He was becoming most fascinated with the various cultures of the different tribes in Africa. He thought it would be interesting, as well as entertaining, to take a return trip to Africa; perhaps for a second honeymoon. He had been there once, a long time ago, but at that time, he had been romancing his now current wife.
    She had been a volunteer with the Peace Around The World organization, who were there to feed the hungry. He had been on safari and had come upon their camp. Their scents attracted each other. She had been in heat, her aroma as strong and intoxicating as the scent of blood. It called to him, as his scent did to her. They made love that night, they talked about their lives, and they fell in love. They were married after a year of dating, or as it is called inside the Pack, mating.
    His wife came into the room. She stood five-feet-nine inches, with a slender frame. Her smooth, milk chocolate skin glowed in the lamplight. She wore her long, dark brown hair braided in cornrows flowing down her back. Her full, luscious lips parted in a smile as she looked lovingly at her husband. Her light brown eyes danced with excitement at the very sight of him. She loved looking at his broad muscular shoulders. Her heart skipped beats as he gazed at her with his stunning silver eyes. She wanted to run her fingers through his waist-length brown hair.
    “Hi darling. Dinner is almost done. Are you going to eat in here or in the dining room with the rest of us?” she joked.
    Xander smiled, closed his magazine and rose from the chair. He covered the distance between them in only a few quick strides, then held his lovely wife in his warm embrace. He smiled at her, leaned forward and kissed her soft lips. He nuzzled his nose to hers so that she smiled and giggled. His hands caressed her lower back as he squeezed her tighter, almost as if he didn't want to let her go.
    “I'll eat in the dining room with everyone else, “ he whispered in her ear. “And darling, we have a guest tonight. Our headstrong young one returns. He has a case that he wants me to look into.” His wife pulled away, looking at him.
    “Am I to understand that Warren is coming home tonight?” she asked, a look of humor played on her face. She was well aware that this night was going to be a long one.
    Xander nodded. “Yes, he seemed pretty upset about his case. There must be a shape-shifter involved. I will need to see for myself if it's something I think I may be able to handle. But for now, I'll let you go and finish dinner.” He released her