Blonde & Blue (Alexa O'Brien, Huntress #4)(16)

I expected Shaz to snap sooner than he did. He actually let me do it twice more before deciding he’d had enough. In one smooth motion he flipped us so that I was beneath him. I stared up into brilliant green wolf eyes. He was wild and demanding when he thrust into me with total domination.

I was thrilled to have my mate possess my body and make it his. Out of the bedroom I wasn’t one for being controlled. In the bedroom, everything was different. Shaz’ dominant side came out in full force when we made love, and I enjoyed every moment of it.

He moved with fast, slick strokes, filling me over and over again, Shaz moaned my name with a husky wolf growl. A cool wave passed through me. It was Arys. He must be on his way. I often felt his presence before he arrived. Shaz bit at my neck as he drove me toward the brink of climax, and I lost myself in the throes of passion.

The mounting pleasure grew quickly, hurling me past the point of no return. I cried out as I reached orgasm. I could feel Shaz twitch inside me. Warmth filled me as he spilled his seed. The heady waves ebbed slowly, each as delightful as the last. I struggled to catch my breath while pushing the tousled hair back from my face.

That’s when I noticed Arys. Leaning in the doorway with his arms crossed casually, he watched us with a mischievous smile. It startled me, and I tried to sit up quickly despite Shaz’ weight atop me.

“What the f**k, Arys?” I tried to be mad, but the shock of seeing him standing there was too overwhelming. “Sneaking up on people is not cool. Especially at a time like this.”

“You two really should be more aware of your surroundings. Someone could have come in here and killed the both of you while you’re banging your brains out.” Arys laughed, and I wanted to hit him.

Shaz rolled off me and pulled the sheets up to his waist. “I knew you were there.”

“You did?” I studied him for a long moment. That was interesting. Arys always brought out a different side of Shaz, a stubborn, headstrong one. It never failed.

“Yeah. He hasn’t been there long. A few minutes or so.” Shaz lay back on the pillows with his hands folded beneath his head.

“I felt you.” I gave Arys a dirty look. “But, I didn’t realize you were here.”

Arys gave a fang baring grin and winked. “You were preoccupied. Must have been good.”

“Don’t even doubt it.” Shaz was quick with his reply. I rolled my eyes and shook my head at both of them before getting out of bed.

I strode to the closet, fully aware of the two gazes that followed me. Ignoring them both, I picked through my clothes, looking for something to wear out for the evening. I settled on slim fitting blue jeans and a tight black V-neck t-shirt. I draped a red bra and matching thong over my arm and turned to face my men.

They were watching me in silence. I raised an eyebrow as I crossed the room to the door.

“So that’s it, huh?” Arys blocked my path when I attempted to slip by him. “All played out?”

A teasing glint lit Arys’ eyes. The look he gave me was almost enough to make me toss my clothes and get back into bed. A glance at the bedside clock nixed that idea.

“Sweetie, I’d love to play with you. But, Kale will be expecting me in an hour, and I need to hit the shower and get ready.” I gave each of them a pointed look and smirked. “You guys feel free to play without me though.”

Arys kept a perfectly straight face when he turned to Shaz. “Works for me. What do you say, wolf? Up for a little slap and tickle?”

I couldn’t contain my laughter when Shaz promptly flipped Arys off. He gave his blond head a shake and tried to muster a glare that fell flat. “I’m definitely up for slapping you, vampire. Not sure about the tickle though. Maybe another time.”

I left the two of them to throw verbal shots at each other. My stomach flipped nervously at the thought of hunting down a human with Kale. I wasn’t nervous because this hunt sounded especially awful but because I almost couldn’t wait.

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I was anxious as I parked down the block from the address Kale had given me. I didn’t know what to expect once we got inside the house. It could be some harmless old lady that knew how to cast love spells for all I knew. How dangerous could a human be? I didn’t really want an answer to that. I’d been a human with power, and though it had been minimal then compared to what I had now, it had been the beginning.

“Why are you so tense?” Kale’s voice was low as he strolled up beside me. “You’ve done this before.”

“Are you serious? That’s like me asking why you’re excited.”

I followed him down a nearby alley to the back side of the house where no one could see us. There had damn well better be a deadly woman inside this house. I’d killed my share of humans, but it wasn’t like this. I didn’t do it for somebody else. Not yet anyway.

Abigail Irving. The name meant nothing to me. Putting a name to the woman I was about to kill wasn’t making it easier. I didn’t know what to expect from her.

Lights were on inside, but I could see nothing through the heavily draped windows. My heart began to race in anticipation. My fangs and claws lengthened as my wolf rose up within me. I wanted this. And God, how I hated that.

With a silent motion, Kale pulled the screen door open. I tensed, expecting him to force his way inside. I was surprised when he knocked instead. I braced when I sensed her sudden fear. I guess she wasn’t expecting company at this time of night.