Page 60 of Feeling the Heat: Part Two
I’m on my feet before I realize what I’ve done. “Shit.”
He reaches out and touches my arm softly. “None of that.You’re hard-wired to listen, and it was a very basic, non-threatening command.”
“Right.” I shake my limbs out and take a deep breath, tensing my muscles this time in preparation.
“Ready?”
I nod.
“Walk over to the fountain.”
His deep, powerful words wrap around my mind, a caress and a push that my omega is desperate to heed. There’s barely a moment of hesitation. My muscles tense to try to stay frozen to the spot, but I forget why I’m resisting and my feet carry me to the fountain.
“Better.” River smiles at me.
I scowl back. “Better? What’s better about doing exactly what you say?”
He shakes his head at me, amused by my frustration. “There was a moment when you didn’t.”
“Oh good, so when a creepy alpha barks at me to get in their van, I’ll hesitate for a second before letting myself get abducted,” I reply drolly.
He frowns at the thought. “We won’t let that happen. Ready?”
I sigh, trying to release my frustration and focus on learning to do what feels impossible. “Yep.”
River stands, his dark eyes boring into mine. “Get on your hands and knees and crawl back to me.”
There’s a flicker of indignation at doing something so demeaning in the middle of the park where anyone could walk by, but on the heels of that is a hot throb between my thighs. The grass is damp under my fingertips, my knees getting dirty as I crawl, my cheeks burning as slick pools between my thighs. When I get to him, I look up, panting.
River curses, his tongue darting out to wet his lips. “I didn’tthink…” He coughs, shifting his hands in front of his hips to hide the bulge in his pants. “I’m sorry. I thought you’d find that objectionable.” He reaches a hand down to me to help me up.
I blink up at him, the spell of his bark fading as I take in his surprise. Part of me wants to stay down here at his knees. Have him order me to suck his cock like a good, obedient omega.
“Camille.” My name sounds hoarse from his lips as I continue to gaze up at him, not taking his hand. “Are you ready?”
“Y-yes,” I breathe, anticipating his next order, my blood thrumming hot with arousal.
“Stand up.”
A wave of disappointment hits me. My weight stays heavy in my heels, my omega unhappy that he’s not demanding something wicked from me. I wobble as I fight to stay on my knees, and River’s hand darts out to catch me before I topple over onto my ass as I hover between obeying the bark and holding my ground.
He hauls me up with a deep, surprised chuckle. “Interesting,” he murmurs as he gazes at me, slowly releasing his grip when I’m steady on my feet.
“I almost did it!” I cling to that fact and not the reason why.
“You were amazing.” His eyes burn bright as he continues to stare at me with a mixture of pride and heat.
When he doesn’t say anything, I step closer, the adrenaline and arousal thrumming through me making me bold. “We still have one more.”
He blinks down at me. “Are you sure? I think that might be enough.”
“I’m sure.” I lick my lips, and his eyes drop to watch the movement. “I want to.”
I trust you.
The unspoken words hang in the air, and River closes the space between us, chest brushing against mine. “Do what you want to do.”
It’s not a real command, but the power thrums through me, giving me the permission to take this step. I rise on my toes and press my lips to his. He groans against my mouth, and wraps his arms around me, his grip somehow both possessive and protective.
