Best Friends (New Species #15)(42)

Once they were inside, he locked the door and pulled her into his arms. “I was frightened,” he admitted.

She hugged him around his waist, nuzzling his bulky uniformed chest with her face. “I’m really okay. I’m a fighter. I wasn’t going to let that creep take me.”

He separated them but snagged her hand, taking her into his bedroom. He immediately began to strip.

Mel’s brows inched up. “Horny?”

“I hate the uniform. Take off your clothing. This isn’t about sharing sex. I need to make certain you’re not hurt. Strip, Mel. Now.”

She nodded, reaching for her long-sleeved shirt with the diner logo over her right breast. “I’d be okay if you were horny.” A small smile played at her lips. “I missed you.”

He couldn’t bare his body fast enough. He just tossed his clothing into a pile until he’d removed everything and then went to her, dropping to his knees to help her since she was slower. His gaze scanned every inch of skin she bared. Besides her slightly red knuckles, a few light marks on her arms, she seemed fine.

She lifted one of her feet after she’d taken off the socks and he saw three small bandages. He gently gripped her ankle and used his other hand to lightly push her back. She laughed as she landed on her ass on the edge of the mattress. He studied her foot. The smell of disinfectant hid any blood. The bandages weren’t stained.

“It’s only a few small cuts from glass. They aren’t bad. Sheriff Cooper had a first-aid kit.”

He released her ankle and walked on his knees closer, gently parting her thighs to make room for his hips. He cupped her waist and pulled her right up against his body before hugging her tight. He breathed in her scent. She was safe with him, in his home, in his arms.

“I can’t lose you, Mel. I won’t.”

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders. “You won’t. I told you. I’m tough. I fought that sucker hard. He probably wishes he’d never messed with me. And bonus? Now I have an excuse to buy new dishes. I smashed most of what I bought throwing them at his stupid face.”

He could tell by the light tone of her voice that she was trying to be funny but he couldn’t laugh. She felt so frail in his arms. And a male had attacked her. Tried to steal her away. It infuriated him. Frightened him. What if the male had hit her hard enough to break bones? Kill her? He’d seen too much death in his life. He knew how easily humans could die. Especially females.

“I’m fine, Snow. I promise.”

He nodded. “I’m going to make sure of that. Once this male is caught, move in with me. Stay with me, Mel. Mate me.”

Her eyes widened.

“I mean it. I’m certain. You’re mine, Mel. I’m yours. It’s that simple. I missed you when you were gone. You admitted to missing me. We shouldn’t be apart. It felt wrong.”

“I did miss you but it hasn’t been long enough to make a lifetime commitment.”

He felt pain in his chest at hearing her words. “I’ll convince you.”

She smiled. “Does that mean lots of sex?”

He chuckled then. “Yes.”

“I’m all for that. Give it your best shot, Snow.”

He kissed her, not holding back his need and desire to show her what she meant to him. His female moaned against his tongue, making his cock harden in an instant. He felt primed to take her but she wasn’t ready yet, her scent of arousal only faint. He let his hands roam her soft skin, remembering to be gentle.

Mel clutched at him and rubbed her breasts against his chest. He could feel the tips of them as they tightened. Her scent changed, her need growing stronger as he rubbed his cock against her slit. He lowered her slowly to the bed, released her, and gripped her thighs to spread them apart. He nuzzled his face between them, growling as his tongue found her clit.

Her little hands ended up in his hair. He growled louder, knowing she enjoyed the vibrations it caused. He licked, sucked, and focused on the swelling bud. Her moans increased, growing louder as he mercilessly took her to a thrashing climax.

When he felt the bud softening, he rose up.

It crossed his mind that he needed to put on a condom…but he had almost lost her. A human male could have taken her from him forever.

He gripped the base of his cock and slid his other hand under her ass, dragging her to the edge of the mattress. He looked down as he lined them up and put the tip of his shaft right at her entrance. The urge to drive into her deep and fuck her hard hit—but he paused.

Guilt surfaced as Mel panted, her eyes meeting his when he peered at her face. She was flush from her climax, trust shining in her eyes, and he realized he couldn’t be selfish.

“Hold on.” He forced himself to release his shaft, slide his arm out from under her, and rose to his feet. He grabbed the condoms, put one on, and then resumed his position on his knees at the bottom of the bed.

He was gentle as he entered her tight, wet body. His Mel was smaller than a Species female. She felt softer inside, too. Her moan of pleasure urged him to take it slowly, carefully. He never wanted to hurt her by being too rough. He rocked his hips, her body taking him deeper with each thrust. He licked his thumb and reached between them, placing it on her clit. It had begun to swell again.

Mel moaned and pulled her legs up. He leaned over her to keep her from being able to close them. He hooked her under her waist to hold her in place as he picked up the pace, fucking her faster. He rubbed her clit in time with his hips. He could fell her muscles clenching, making it harder for him to move inside her. She was so damn tight it nearly hurt, but it was too good.