Page 19 of The Scent of Seduction

“Does the mating heat of one couple of normally have this kind of effect?” she asked.

Jody smiled. “It’s not your mating heat that’s sending everyone into a tizzy. It’s sensing the chemistry between the two of you. Haven’t you ever watched another couple make out at a party and become aroused yourself?”

Nicole felt heat infuse her cheeks. She’d always had a bit of a voyeuristic streak in her, and it seemed that her new family wasn’t any different.

Jody chuckled. “Now give me that glass, go get your mate, and get the hell out of here.”

Nicole looked over to find Jaryn had silently moved across the room, and now stood next to them. She blindly held out her glass, and with her other hand took Jaryn’s. They slowly made their way to the door. In the distance, Nicole vaguely heard more than one wolf-whistle, but she was so caught up in Jaryn’s presence that the teasing innuendo barely registered.

Jaryn led her outside. Under the clear night sky, they walked the pack lands. The air was scented by Mother Nature and in the distance, a single howl sang. Leaves crunched under their feet, and when Jaryn brought them to a standstill, Nicole eagerly stepped up against his body.

Their eyes met, and Jaryn’s eyes mirrored the glow of the moon. His dark hair disappeared into the blackness above. Nicole lifted her hand and threaded it through the strands on the back of Jaryn’s head. The soft ends wove through her fingers. This was it.

There was no going back. Jaryn had said their first kiss would begin the formation of their mating bond, but Nicole believed it had already happened. Jaryn was constantly on her mind. The sound of his voice made her smile and her body quiver. Was the mating bond responsible for the ache in Nicole’s chest every time she pondered her life without Jaryn in it?

She tilted her head up. Her lips parted. Her eyes drifted closed as she pulled Jaryn’s head down to meet hers. Jaryn’s mouth molded to and caressed hers, then with one hot, delicious stroke his tongue sank inside. She moaned as the sensual slide of his tongue rubbed against hers. He locked his arms around her waist and pulled her deeper into his embrace. Her hands slipped over his shoulders to encircle his neck, latching on to his strength.

Nicole sank into the kiss, meeting Jaryn’s tongue. A powerful flavor filled her senses and Nicole arched against Jaryn, desperate for more. The muscles of his body rippled and tightened as they clung to one another. The longer the kiss continued, the higher Nicole flew and the hungrier she became. Jaryn’s erection pressed into her belly, and she wished in that moment to have him buried deep and feel his seed shoot high inside her womb.

Jaryn tore his mouth from hers, then buried his lips against her neck. Nicole felt his canines lengthen and score the skin at the base of her neck. Fire spread throughout her body and she tilted her head to the side to give Jaryn more room. His hot breath sizzled her skin, but the teeth did not sink into her flesh. What was he waiting for? She needed him!

He cupped her ass and lifted her more tightly against him. Nicole climbed his large body to wrap her legs around his waist. One of Jaryn’s arms came around her back and held her to him, while the other kneaded the mound of her ass. Their mouths fused together once again and something inside Nicole sang with pleasure as Jaryn’s flavor filled her. A small voice inside her head screamed out, Finally!

Finally what, Nicole did not know, but she had to agree with the sentiment. At that moment, she thought she could spend the rest of her lifetime happily kissing Jaryn, but her body craved more. It craved a deeper touch. She needed Jaryn inside her, and she needed him now. This time it was she who tore her mouth away.

“Take me home, claim me. Please.”

Jaryn held her in his arms as he ate up the distance between them and his Jeep. Before they got to the vehicle, though, Shaun appeared, blocking their way. Jaryn growled and tightened his hold on Nicole.

“Beta and best friend or not, I’m not about to let you stop me from claiming my mate again. Now move.”

Shaun dipped his head in submission to his Alpha. “I have a car ready for you. You’re in no condition to drive. I’ll have Cooper bring your Jeep home later tonight.”

Jaryn nodded, then set her into the backseat of the awaiting vehicle. He quickly climbed in and took Nicole back in his arms. She sank into his warmth. She knew the vehicle was moving, but all of Nicole’s focus was on Jaryn. His touch, his kiss, the feel of his powerful body against her. It must result from the mating heat, because Nicole had never been one for public displays before. But at that moment her hormones had control of her actions, and there was no stopping her need for Jaryn.

“I’m going to eat you alive when we get home. After tonight there’s no going back, Nicole. You’re mine. My mate. Forever.”

“Yes, forever. Mine, too, Jaryn.”

“Always.”

The vehicle came to a stop, and she separated from Jaryn only long enough for him to get out before he lifted her back up into his arms. He crossed the distance between the driveway and his front door in ground-eating strides. The recognition software unlocked the door quickly and in moments, Jaryn had her ensconced in his master bedroom. Their bedroom now. Nicole’s lips slid along Jaryn’s neck. She licked at his skin as he’d done to her.

“Hmm. You taste so good. Is it a wolf thing?”

Jaryn set Nicole down, but kept her in the circle of his arms. “No, it’s a mate thing. My taste to you, and your taste to me, is like the universe’s biggest aphrodisiac. That’s part of what I’ve been trying to explain to you. You are everything to me, Nicole. Finding you is the greatest blessing in my life.”

Jaryn undid the button on Nicole’s jeans. His hand slid inside her panties. Long fingers stimulated her clit and Nicole gasped as her hips jerked forwards, demanding more. Her body convulsed as she clung to Jaryn’s shoulders. His mouth slammed down on hers, and his tongue thrust inside. Jaryn’s other hand speared through her long hair and held her prisoner as their mating heat surged to new levels.

Nicole’s hands jerked Jaryn’s shirt out of the waistband of his jeans. Her fingertips contacted the heated skin of his torso. Beneath her fingers, muscles twitched. She felt for the button of his jeans and ripped it open. She wanted to jerk his zipper down and finally expose the cock that had pressed against her for the better part of the last hour, but didn’t want to cause any bodily harm to her mate.

“You do yours, and I’ll do mine,” she said, panting.

“Deal.”

Nicole stepped back and took the hem of her shirt in hand. She quickly lifted the garment over her head. As the cloth covered her face, he cupped her breasts with his large hands and wet heat engulfed one of her nipples through the lace of her bra.

“Oh God,” she moaned.

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