Free RaleighPointRescueSue by Victoria Sue

biggest one still holding the baby.
    “Oh my God, the baby.” Lisa’s
fingers dug into his arm then her lips parted on an O as Codie giggled.
    Mac warmed and risked an arm on her shoulders, gently, to
pull her closer. He wondered if she’d realized she was automatically displaying
an alpha female protective instinct for cubs. She’d been attacked by wolves,
had her whole reality rocked, and her first thought was for Codie. Damn, she
was beautiful.
    Cassie sat him on the back of the biggest bear, who had
crouched on all fours so she could reach. The other bear calmly padded closer
and nuzzled Cassie as she balanced the baby. He bounced and shrieked in
delight.
    Alex grinned at them all, and then squinted at the window,
waiting for Mac’s nod. In seconds, he had changed to a beautiful golden wolf
and stood next to Cassie, who pulled his ears fondly.
    Lisa staggered back from the window. She would have fallen
if Mac hadn’t had caught her.
    “I’ve got you, honey. We’re not mad.” He sighed. “Okay, well
maybe we’re all as sane as each other.”
    Lisa’s choked sob nearly ripped him apart.
    “I’ve got you.”
    Lisa’s wavering gaze fixed on him, and she folded. Mac’s
insides hurt as the gasping sobs shook her body. He grimaced as huge gut
wrenching cries were wrung from her. Mac held her closer as her hands fisted
his T-shirt and torrents of tears slid down his front. Sliding onto the bed,
still holding her, his arms tightened on every sob as she shook.
    Just as he started to get really worried, Lisa’s cries
quieted slightly, then morphed into swollen-sounding
hiccups. She finally sighed and snuggled into him closer, as he rubbed her
back. The tension eased from her body, and her breathing slowed.
    Mac’s bear pushed into him, feelings of protection and love
swirling them both. He grazed a kiss on her head and sighed in contentment. She
was safe, here and in his arms. Exactly where she’d be
spending the rest of their lives.
    Mac watched steadily until Lisa stirred and opened her eyes.
He gazed down at red-rimmed eyes and puffy lips. Mmm … Totally adorable. He dropped soft
kisses on each eyelid to soothe.
    Softly breathing kisses over swollen lips, he wanted to
offer security and comfort. He wanted to be a great, big, fuzzy blanket that wrapped
those big eyes and stopped them from hurting anymore.
    Lisa moved slowly on his lap, and Mac quickly shook off the
fuzzy blanket.
    A cautious pair of swollen lips breathed warm air back at
him, just resting at the side of his mouth.
    Mac’s bear immediately sat up and took notice.
    Lisa’s lips moved very slowly and seemed to pull at his
lower lip without even touching.
    His head angled down of its own accord, and suddenly, Lisa
was at the right height. God, she smelled amazing, soft and warm like fresh cookies.
    Mac growled.
    Lisa startled at the noise, but she didn’t pull away, and
her gaze zeroed in on his mouth.
    Well, he didn’t want to disappoint.
    Mac carefully kissed and nibbled around her lips, never
completely taking her mouth so she could still breathe. He moved lower onto her
neck and found a jumping pulse point that sped up as he grazed his lips over
it.
    Lisa swallowed, and he followed the movement with his
tongue.
    “Need some water?”
    At Lisa’s nod, he held the bottle and watched those lips
close over his favorite straw. Mac hardened all over. He waited until Lisa
finished drinking. Then he put the bottle back on the nightstand. She watched
him with wary hooded eyes.
    “I don’t really understand what you said about me being an
alpha.”
    “Honey, you remember in the woods?” He rubbed her arms as a
slight shiver ran through her. “You told the big wolf to stop, and he
listened.”
    Lisa brought her face up in surprise. “I did?”
    “Yeah, you were terrified, about to be attacked by wild
animals, and you just said ‘Stop.’” Blue eyes fixed on hers. “And he listened.
You will have pushed a little of your alpha power out