Blonde & Blue (Alexa O'Brien, Huntress #4)(15)

“Look, I don’t know all the details, ok? Stick around long enough to find out for yourself how dangerous this woman is. If you’re not cool with it, you can take off and I’ll handle it. We’ll go tomorrow night.”

He was trying to smooth things over. As much as I wanted to smack Kale, Veryl was my real problem.

“Fine. I’ll be there.”

Chapter Six

“Seriously. What do you want for your birthday? There’s got to be something.”

Sliding a hand through Shaz’ soft platinum hair, I smiled and shook my head. “No, there’s nothing. I don’t want anything. I don’t even want to think about my birthday.”

“What?” Shaz sat up straighter in the bed, propping himself against the headboard. “We’re definitely celebrating your birthday. You’re not getting out of it. I don’t care what you say.”

I groaned and buried my face in my pillow, making a dramatic show of feigned crying. Shaz gave my head a playful shove and laughed. Why did everyone always have to make a big deal out of birthdays? I always had fun celebrating the birthdays of my friends, but I hated being the center of attention on mine.

“I’m boycotting my birthday this year. It’s just like any other day. No big deal.”

“We’re having a party. End of discussion.” Shaz pressed a finger to my lips before I could protest. “We can have it at Lucy’s Lounge. It’s been a while since we’ve been there.”

I could see that it meant more to him than it did to me. With a nod, I sighed and nipped lightly at his finger. “Fine. But no gifts!”

“You know me better than that. You’ll get a gift whether you like it or not.” Shaz rolled so that he was looking down at me from his raised position. “But, I’m pretty sure you’ll like it.”

I slipped my arms around his neck as he leaned in to kiss me. The soft sheets slid along our naked skin. Shaz pressed his body close to mine, and I drank in his scent, all male and all wolf. Heavenly.

I welcomed it when he slid his tongue between my lips. Slow and deep, Shaz kissed me with the kind of passion that sent a hot tingle to the tips of my toes. I enjoyed nothing more than waking up beside this man. Pent-up desire filled me, and I looked forward to releasing it with Shaz.

He pulled back and gazed down at me thoughtfully. “I had a dream about Raoul.”

“Um … ok. Not quite what I was expecting to hear.” I’d had a dream about Raoul myself not so long ago. One that was extremely vivid. I hadn’t mentioned it to anyone.

“He was here, in this house.” Shaz went on, glancing around the bedroom as if he expected to see our former Alpha there with us. “He told me to protect you from yourself.”

I frowned, confused and irritated by Raoul’s message. That bastard never did give me enough credit.

“Is that it? That’s all he said?”

“Yep. That’s it.” Shaz ran a warm hand along my side. “What do you think that means?”

“I think it means that Raoul still thinks he can control me from beyond the grave.” I sat up and turned so that I faced Shaz directly. The sheets fell to my lap, exposing my br**sts. “Or, it means that you really need to get more sleep.”

“Geez, Lex. The guy is dead, and he still can’t catch a break from you.” Shaz’ words said one thing but he reacted the way I wanted him to. Reaching for me, his voice lost that edge of seriousness. “I’d say it’s time to let go of your grudge.”

I got to my knees and pushed him back against the headboard. Tossing the sheets off, I straddled him with a smile. “And, I’d say it’s time for some wake up sex.”

Shaz chuckled and ran his hands down my body to grip my hips. “Someone doesn’t want to talk about Raoul. Fine then. Whatever you want.”

I had been ready for this since I’d got home several hours earlier. Rubbing myself against him, I was pleased to find Shaz already hard. Foreplay was nice, but our sense of urgency made it unnecessary. I just needed him inside me.

I kissed Shaz hungrily, preventing him from any further talk. With one hand I gripped the headboard to steady myself, while with the other I held his shaft firmly. I sucked his bottom lip into my mouth before pulling back so I could look into his eyes. After placing the head of his erection against my warm entrance, I impaled myself upon him in an achingly slow motion.

I watched his face intently, loving how his expression changed as I buried him completely within me. When he hit that sweet spot deep inside, I let out a sigh of contentment. I rose up until he was just barely inside me and plunged back down upon him again. Shaz’ gaze dropped to our groins, and he watched as I rode him with slow and deliberate strokes.

He guided my movements by holding my hips, but I wouldn’t give up total control to him. Empowered, I controlled our pleasure while he watched with a look of anguished delight on his gorgeous face. I ran my hands through his blond locks, holding tightly when he thrust up into me as I came down. The impact forced a cry from me.

Shaz slid a hand up my back, pressing me close against him so that he could nuzzle my neck. I shuddered when I felt his fierce fangs graze my throat. We clung to one another, moving in unison. He moaned softly, his breath hot against my skin.

I maintained a steady pace atop him, alternating between shallow and deep strokes. I felt a slight sting in my lower back as Shaz’ claws pierced my flesh. A growl rumbled low in his throat. He was getting frustrated with the lack of control. I loved that. Wanting to drive him just a bit crazy, I came to a stop with his thick erection throbbing at my entrance. Teasing him, I slipped down just an inch or so before rising up again. I laughed when he snarled in my ear.