We were taking a path I'd never been on before. There was no trail, brush covered a majority of the landscape and the oaks were so high the leaves and branches blocked out the sun. Marcus held onto my hand as he led koga and I to - I wasn't sure where. He hadn't given any clues to our destination, hadn't even spoken since we left my bed. He didn't need to. I trusted him more than I've ever trusted another human being.
"We're almost there. Close your eyes."
I did as he asked and allowed him to pull me along, listening to his directions as I stepped over whatever was in my path. We stopped and I could feel the heat of the sun on my cheeks. The smell of water tickling my nostrils as I breathed.
"Okay, open them."
In front of us was a creek. A beautiful secret, hidden amongst between the thickest trees of the forest.
"I wasn't lying about there being a creek. The day I came to your cabin."
I look to see Marcus grinning at me. I can imagine how surprised I looked. I had no idea this was here. I wonder what other hidden gems lie in this forest.
Marcus strolls towards the water and Koga follows him. He looks back at me with that heart stopping grin before he grabs the hem of his shirt and pulls it off. I stand there speechless as I watch him strip. His olive skin practically glowing in the sunlight, his muscles bulging and flexing as he takes off his pants and boots - my goddess, how can a man be so gorgeous? I'm sitting there practically drooling over him as heat gathers between my thighs.
"You gonna join me, Ellie? Or are you just gonna gawk?" I snap out of my trance and see he's laughing at me.
If he wants to play, I'll play.
I start to take off my clothes. I'm sure to do it slowly, deliberately, shaking my hips as I pull down my pants. The playful smirk is gone and his eyes flare up at the sight of my body. I smirk at him. Taking a step further, I reach for my panties. He watches intensely as I hook my thumbs into the sides and push the fabric over my backside, down my thighs and let them fall to the dirt. After I unclasp my bra, I do a little twirl, giving him a show. His hands ball into fists at his sides and his jaw clenches. The fire in his eyes makes my skin feel hot.
'Hook, line and sinker.'
With an extra sway of my hips I go to the water, his eyes follow my movements.
"You gonna join me ? Or just gawk?" I mimick him, satisfied at the baffled expression on his face. He snaps out of his trance and runs after me. I run into the cold water, the temperature difference sends a shock through my body but it goes away quickly.
Marcus is right behind me.
"You little vixen." His tone is as dark as his eyes. I realized that's his tell of lust. For me.
"What are you gonna do about it?" I challenge him.
Before I could do anything, he grabs me under the water and pulls me to him and takes my lips. He swallows my moans of pleasure as he wraps my legs around his waist and his hardened manhood settles between my thighs, his boxers the thin barrier separating us. His tongue slips into my mouth, claiming it, leaving me a panting mess. He pulls back to look at me. I'm dizzy and unable to form a coherent thought.
"Don't ever challenge me, princess. I'll win." He growls into my ear as his grip on me tightens.
He thinks that's enough to have me back down, but I know he's just as weak for me as I am for him. I can't help it. I decide to push him as well.
I drag my hand from his chest, down his stomach, he shivers at my touch and he eyes me warily. I slip my hand between us and wrap it around his impressive appendage.
His eyes flutter and his head falls back with a groan as I grip him tightly.
"I'll challenge you any day, because we both know you like it when I do." I purr.
I begin to move, his breathing picks up as I do. I love how I could make this big, strong man - wolf - weak with my touch. It makes me feel powerful, beautiful, and I can't help but hope he never finds his mate. The thought of him finding another, leaving me behind to love a woman, makes my chest ache. I shouldn't wish that for Marcus, it's selfish of me, but I've never wanted anything like I want Marcus. I try to push the negative thoughts out of my head. None of that matters at this moment. At this moment, the only thing that matters is this beautiful man in front of me and this moment we share. For this moment, he is mine.
I kiss him as I tighten my hold on him. I swallow his moans and drive him to ecstacy.
"Ellie", he moans my name and the sound is so delicious, it makes me moan as well.
"Mine." I growl, I don't know what possessed me to say it out loud but I did. And by the way he Grips me tighter, I could tell he loved it.
"Ellie - I'm gonna - " He chokes out.
"I got you Marcus." I whisper to him. I can feel his legs start to shake with his impending orgasm. I dont stop, I want it. I want him to experience the same pleasure he gave me, I want to be the one to bring him to his knees. "Let me have it. Let me have you."
I feel his muscles go taut as warmth spreads against my hand.
I smile as he catches his breath. He looks at me and I'm taken by the amount of love I see in his eyes. Oh goddess, why couldn't I be his mate? Why does another woman have to be destined to be his when I am right here? I love him, why isnt that enough ?
My thoughts stop me cold.
Love.
I knew my feelings were far past platonic, but love ? There's no mistaking it. I gave Marcus my heart without realizing. And that strangley doesn't scare me.
I crush my lips against his, unable to wait another second. He responds with fervor but suddenly he stops and pulls away. His eyes go hard in an instant, his body rigid.
"Whats wrong?" I whisper.
He scans the perimeter from his spot.
"We're not alone."
I look to see Koga on guard as well, growling at the tree line, searching.
It seems to happen so fast, but so slow all at once.
A loud bang. A cry. Koga falling on his side. And a scream. Only when my ears stop ringing do I realize the scream is coming from me.