Free Bound by The Moon (The Bound Series Book 2) by JF Holland Page B

his large paw swatting at her, claws retracted. Jumping to his feet, he waited for her, then they took off together. Running at speed over tree stumps, and climbing, before dropping down again. Bobbing and weaving before he herded her back, closer to the point where they'd started. Turning, he leapt on her, knocking her over, before jumping back and away. He again waited to see what she'd do. This time, she slowly stood and faced him, before walking over, and running her own body along his. The bigger cat chuffed softly, turning and approaching her warily as she again waited. He returned the full body caress as he carefully moved up behind her once again. His body blanketing hers, but his time she didn't move. His teeth sank into the shoulder of the smaller cat, holding her in place as he mounted her.
    This time was for the cats though, not for the humans who housed them.

Chapter Five
     
     
     
    Jaden shifted from his cat, back to man. He looked over towards Maya, who lay curled up beside him; still in her cat form. Rolling onto his side, he leaned on an elbow, as he ran a hand through the sleep black fur. In awe of the beauty of her, he pushed up. Leaning over, he rubbed his face over the soft fur, revelling in the ability to finally be able to stroke his own mate. He must have been mad to think that this would be something he could live without. This was so much better than he could have ever envisioned.
    Then he wondered how his father must have felt waking up to his mother every day, and then knowing that last time that he couldn’t save her? He felt his stomach twist at the thought of anything happening to Maya. Promising to intensify his search, to rid her of the threat of her father and uncle.
    Looking towards the horizon, he noticed the moon was no longer as high in the sky. They needed to get going. The others had been stood around for hours watching their backs. It was time to give them a break, and take his bride home. The cat beside him purred in her sleep as he continued stroking her fur, making his smile. He again rubbed his cheek over the fur of her shoulder, enjoying the silky texture of it against his skin. An eye opened, staring at him.
    "Hi baby, it's time we headed home. Can you shift back for me?" Jaden asked the black cat. It yawned, the large jaw opening, and drawing back off those huge sharp canines. The whiskers twitched, as it slowly got to its feet. Jaden spent a moment just admiring the sleek lines and the power behind the animal as it stretched. The back arched, bringing his attention to the faint rosettes visible throughout the fur. Just then the head turned towards him again, and Jaden placed his hand on its shoulder. Kneading the muscle there, and rubbing the spot he'd driven his teeth into many times over the last couple of hours. His cat had been relentless in its pursuit of his mate, obviously wanting to make the most out of the time he had her to himself. Maya's cat's dark navy eyes lowered, and Jaden looked down to see what had caught her attention. Laughing as he realised he was still hanging free in the open, well one part of him was anyway. Shaking his head, he quickly tucked himself away and zipped up. The cat seemed to grin as it began to transform and reshape. Stretching as muscle and bone reformed, and fur turned back into skin.
    One minute there was a cat beside him, and the next there stood Maya, in its place. Her hair was a little wild, and she was staggering with fatigue. As she wobbled on her feet, Jaden put a hand out to steady her. She moved into him, resting her forehead against his chest, as her arms came up around his waist.
    "I'm not sure I can walk. Actually, at this point I'm amazed I can stand up at all. Jesus, you have some stamina," Maya mumbled against his chest, and he laughed as he ran a hand through her hair.
    "Welcome to cat sex baby. Didn't you know cats can go for hours, with very little downtime," he informed her. "In the wild, one cat will service many