Free Be Were (Southern Shifters) by Eliza Gayle Page B

answered.
    Niki tried to muster up some outrage over Dean fondling her in a semi-public place and couldn't. Her body tingled and the cat had already kicked as much of the human to the curb as she could. Some urges wouldn't be denied. At least not tonight.
    Niki swiveled in Dean's arms and resettled in his lap with her chest pressed to his and her still sore nose buried in his neck. She wanted to have one more time with him before their world blew to hell and they were forced to part ways.
    "Niki," he warned. "I can only take so much."
    She stuck her tongue out and licked a trail up to his ear. "I bet you can take a whole lot," she whispered. The moist heat of her mouth blended with the taste and texture of the man beautifully. She inhaled deeply. For weeks after she'd left him his scent had lingered on her, driving her wild no matter how many showers she took. For day's she'd cursed what previously had been a gift.
    His hands tightened on her waist and she felt his strength clear to her bones. She lifted her head and looked at him face to face. So much had changed, but just as much had stayed the same. He still had the small white scar above his cheekbone, only partially covered by his way past 5'oclock shadow. He studied her too, until his gaze slid to her lips.
    Niki brought up her hands and threaded her fingers into his thick, dark locks. She tightened her grip and pulled him slowly to her mouth so she could kiss him again. They both groaned. Their lips fused and heat exploded inside her, more effectively than the sun on a hot southern summer day.
    A lot like earlier, but more fiercely than before, her libido went insane. Her skin tingled with need as she ground her hips down on his with their lips burning between them. Despite her hold, Dean slanted his head and took control of their kiss. She accepted him greedily. The one time she needed him to take charge and he instinctively knew it.
    Except his control felt different than anyone she'd ever met before. He made her feel safe in a way that didn't make sense to her. No. This wasn't how she was supposed to feel. This is sex, she reminded herself. Hot, dirty, sweaty sex.
    She reached between them and cupped Dean's erection. His sharp intake of breath made her happy. She popped the button open on his jeans and slowly dropped his zipper. To her pleasant surprise he went commando and she was greeted by hot, silky flesh under her fingertips. She slid her hand inside his jeans and gripped him fully with a tight fist.
    This time he hissed at her. "Dammit, Niki."
    That was the only warning she got before he picked her up, turned and laid her out on one of the old wooden tables.
    "You have a way of pushing every one of my buttons until all I can think about is getting inside you."
    Yes.
    Her head fell back as he pushed her T-shirt above her breasts and bent over her to suck one into his mouth. The invisible chord between her nipple and her pussy pulled tight and she arched up seeking even more of his touch. He answered her need with a series of licks and bites that drove her wild. Then his hand yanked at her shorts until they were off and forgotten.
    She grabbed at his shoulders and tried to pull him down with her and failed. "Not yet, baby. We'll get there soon but not until I've had a taste." He backed off from her breasts, nibbling his way down her torso until he reached her navel. There he licked up and over the belly stud she wore for several excruciating minutes until her limbs began to tremble. Then his hand was between her thighs where he slipped one finger inside her and stroked.
    Oh Goddess.
    Her sex clenched in response to the delicious sensations and he added a second alongside the first. She had nothing to hold onto to steady herself as he worked her over thoroughly. The whimpers fell one right after the other as she rocked her head back and forth. The magnitude of her need whipped around her as an all-consuming burn threatened to obliterate her.
    When Dean finally