Free Bare Instincts: A BBW Paranormal Bear Shifter Romance by Vella Day Page A

women—women who were only out to have a good time, like me. I’m pretty sure I never had ay of them pining for my affection. I made it very clear up front that I wasn’t interested in something other than a few rolls in the hay.”
    She could believe there were many women who wanted to see what he was like in bed. The man was hotter than fire. “So you just want to have sex with me, right?”
    “No.”
    She wasn’t a fool. “That’s a lie.”
    “You can choose not to believe me, but I am being completely honest when I say I want to make love with you. There’s a difference. I know this sounds crazy, but the animal in me is convinced you’re my mate.”
    A laugh escaped. “Me?” She wanted it to be true more than anything. Joy even rattled in her chest, but she didn’t want to get her hopes up.
    “Would you like me to prove it to you? When we’re together, the earth seems to stand still.”
    His slick words sounded so good, although she was probably being a fool to believe him. He’d admitted he was a player. Then again, she’d come here to see if they were meant for each other. The least she could do was give him a chance.
    “Yes. Prove it.”
    His gaze locked onto hers and he backed her up until her spine pressed against a tall pine tree. “I hope you’re ready for some hard loving, girl, because the bear in me wants you bad.”
    Before she had the chance to totally understand what he was saying, his mouth captured hers, and her legs weakened. Her body vibrated hard as if he’d poured all of his energy into her. As Burke ran his hands up and down her sides, sparks of need shot out everywhere. When he twirled his tongue around hers, she wanted to believe he was linking them, trying to make them one.
    “I need you naked, Tasha,” he said as he lifted her shirt over her head.
    She inhaled, offering him her breasts. Her inner librarian screamed not to do this, that they were out in the open where anyone could come upon them, but she couldn’t stop herself. She feared that if her libido went too crazy, she’d shift. God help her then.
    He glanced down. “I’ve been dreaming about these.” He rubbed a thumb across her bra-covered nipple.
    On purpose, she narrowed her eyes. “And not about me?”
    He laughed. “You have no idea what I’ve been dreaming about. You. Me. My cock in your pussy. The list goes on and on.”
    This couldn’t be true. It had to be a dream. She laughed as she unsnapped his jeans. Holy shit. His cock peeked out of the top of his briefs, looking much bigger than what she remembered.
    Tasha pressed a finger on the top. “Let’s see if I can help make that dream of yours come true.”
    Being this bold was pure freedom, but before she could finish unbuttoning his fly, he cupped her face again and dove in. He tasted sweet and powerful and determined. Her hands clasped his shoulders, and she held on for the ride of her life. Their exploration alternated between fast and desperate, and sweet and slow. With each new breath, they delved in farther.
    “I can’t wait.” Burke leaned back, kicked off his shoes, and stepped out of his pants. He bent down, folded his jeans, and placed them between them. “Take off your shoes and step on these. I don’t want you to hurt your feet.”
    She didn’t mind a bit of discomfort if it meant she could have him, but his thoughtfulness nearly undid her. Once she divested herself of her footwear, she stepped on the soft fabric. “It’s nice, thank you.”
    Without a word, he reached behind her back and unhooked and then dragged off her bra with practiced precision. “I’m sorry if I seem so fascinated with these. If I could, I’d ignore them, but I can’t.”
    “I do have a brain, you know.” She worked hard not to laugh.
    He smiled, and when he stepped out of his briefs, his cock sprang out. Her gaze shot straight to it, and Burke lifted her chin. “I have a brain, too.”
    She dropped her head back and laughed. “Point taken. As soon