Free Ranger Bear (Rogue Bear Series 1) by Meredith Clarke, Ally Summers Page B

pink flesh, kissing her gently. “I love making you come.”
    She sighed. She could feel the warmth washing through her body. His magic was like lava hot and tingly.
    “I love it too.” She kissed the top of his head.
    His skin was damp against hers. He rose, his hardness sliding from her. She frowned at him.
    “What’s wrong?” he asked.
    “I wish you had told me sooner.” She sat forward on the counter, but Kyle stood between her legs. His hands playing with her hair.
    He chuckled. “When was there time?”
    She shook her head. “I don’t mean when you got back. I mean before you left.”
    He cupped her face, brushing his lips against her mouth. “My bear wanted you to know. But if I didn’t come back it would have ruined your life. I couldn’t do that to you.”
    She hooked her heels against his back, drawing him to her center. “I love that you wanted to protect me, but you should have told me, Kyle. I had a right to know.”
    “You make it sound simple. It wasn’t an easy decision.” His eyes were dark. And she realized the pain he must have gone through leaving her behind. It was the same pain she felt without him.
    “How does this work now? Are you leaving again?”
    “No. I’m here.” His hand traced the curves of her neck.
    “Here-here? As in, you’re staying for good?”
    “Mmmhmm.” He kissed behind her ear.
    “And this is where you want to stay?” Her body was tired and her muscles limp with exhaustion, but each kiss he planted lit a fire against her skin.
    “The kitchen?” He waggled his eyebrows. Oh God, he couldn’t possibly think she could do that again.
    “No.” She shook her head. “I meant longer than that. Oregon? The house?”
    His tongue rolled over her collarbone, sliding along her breast. She looked down at him in disbelief when her nipple perked against his hot breath.
    “I couldn’t think of a better place for our cubs.” He pulled it into his mouth.
    “Cubs?” He had mentioned it before, but she was caught up in the moment. The moment was starting to sink in. She would be pregnant in no time at the rate they were going.
    His tongue lashed against her, and she groped at his head pulling him to her. How could he have her on fire again? She was spent. Too many orgasms to count. Yet here she was craving him again. He was unreal.
    He pulled away from her and grinned. “Yes, cubs. Our cubs. Our family.”
    “Oh.” She looked into his eyes.
    “And now that I’ve claimed you, it means I only have one mission,” he growled scooping her in his arms.
    He carried her to the stairs. “What’s that?” she squealed, pretending to kick her legs in protest.
    His eyes blazed with desire. “I’m taking you upstairs to show you.”

21

Whitney
    “ I think that’s everything .” Whitney stood back to admire the bookcase.
    Kyle walked up behind her, his forehead furrowed. “Where are my Army pictures?”
    She giggled. “You have a man cave in the barn. This is the living room.” She stood with her hands on her hips.
    He planted a kiss on her neck, sending shivers down her spine. “I see how it is. You throw all my guy stuff outside.”
    “It’s not outside,” she huffed. “You have an entire barn. And an apartment. With a new bar.” She turned her back to him to make sure the bookcase was how she wanted it.
    For a man who only a few months ago could fit everything he owned in a few duffle bags, he had gone all-in on the house. He had been excited about buying furniture, and making this their home.
    She rested her hands on her belly, feeling the swell under her flannel shirt and she smiled. She wasn’t sure which time it was that made the magic happen, but she thought it had to be the kitchen island.
    It was when all the secrets were gone. She knew who Kyle really was. And she accepted him. She more than accepted him. She wanted him and his bear. More than anything she wanted his cubs.
    They were going to raise their family here at her family home. Together