Free Kraven (VLG Series Book 2) by Laurann Dohner Page A

too long without a woman.
    He was also pissed at Drantos. The bastard was being too soft on the sisters. They’d already be at their village if his brother wasn’t worried that Dusti might be terrified by their shifted forms. They both could move a hell of a lot faster on four legs, rather than two. Walking through the woods, lugging someone over his shoulder, slowed them down a lot. Drantos had even insisted on stopping at nightfall so the women were well rested. None of that would matter if Decker’s enforcers found them and they had a fight on their hands.
    He was tempted to knock out Bat, tie her to his back, and shift. He could dump her off as soon as he reached home and someone else could babysit her. Then she’d be someone else’s headache and irritation. The downside was, that would leave Drantos alone out here.
    Kraven rejected the plan. His brother was bound and determined to ease Dusti into their world. It meant wasting a hell of a lot of time, in his opinion.
    Movement drew his attention and the hellion stepped into view. He bit back a low growl, the sway of her hips noticeable as she carefully walked on the ground as if the earth would bite her. It was kind of cute. Though he hated the way his body responded by wanting to rush to her side and pick her up.
    “I said I need space.”
    She kept coming, not taking the hint.
    “Go back to the fire. We have to leave soon.”
    She ignored his order. It wasn’t a surprise .
     

 
     
    Chapter Five
     
    Bat stopped right in front of him. “You should eat. I’ll keep quiet.”
    His light blue eyes narrowed with irritation when they fixed on her. She clenched her jaw. He wasn’t the only one annoyed. He drove her nuts, but at least a little time to cool off would make her sane. Not Kraven. He needed a team of doctors with a pharmacy at their disposal to help him find his right mind.
    “What are you doing?” His voice came out deep.
    She hated the way her body responded instantly when his voice changed to that gruff, sexy tone. Her nipples hardened, making her intensely aware of them. He’s insane, not hot , she reminded her libido. It was probably just the stress.
    His gaze lowered to her feet. “You shouldn’t be walking out here barefoot.”
    “I wouldn’t be if you hadn’t ditched my shoes when you decided to kidnap me.”
    Anger flashed in his expression, his mouth tensing. “You’d still have them on your feet if you had decent ones that wouldn’t break your ankles.”
    His pleasing scent was noticeable, being so close to him, and a wave of warmth flooded her body for some reason. He looked tall even sitting down, face level with hers. She’d never liked really large men, they usually intimidated her, but she found his bigger size yet another turn-on. She took a deep breath to quell the anger that attraction also made her feel.
    “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings. I’m just a little upset that I’ve been kidnapped after being the victim of a plane crash. It hasn’t exactly been the best twenty-four hours of my life. Please come back with me to eat some food. You’ve got to be as hungry as I was.”
    “No. I’ll find something else to eat. Return to the fire.” He slowly turned his head to look away from her.
    Bat grabbed his arm before she even realized her hand had lifted. It really bothered her, thinking about him going hungry. He annoyed the hell out of her but she honestly didn’t feel threatened by him. The fact that he fantasized about being something kind of romantic softened her toward him. He seemed to believe he was protecting her, that he was some mythical half-breed creature out to keep her safe from an evil villain.
    He froze when her fingers gripped his upper arm. His tan skin felt really warm and definitely firm. He turned his head to watch her with a frown. His gaze shifted to her hand before meeting her gaze again.
    “Let go of me.”
    “ You’re always grabby. I’m picking it up from you. Let’s talk as though