The moment they left Kay and Ren behind, Leo ignored Raika completely.
He felt her gaze burning into his back, but he refused to acknowledge it.
If she wanted to stand there and stare, let her.
Right now, he had other things to focus on.
And that focus was currently walking beside him, acting far too innocent for his liking.
Lira's golden eyes gleamed with mischief, her fox-like ears twitching as she clung to his arm, pressing against him just a little too much.
"You are quiet," he muttered, glancing down at her.
Lira blinked up at him, her tail flicking playfully. "Just thinking."
Leo raised an eyebrow. "About?"
Lira's lips curled into a sly smile. "You."
A warning bell rang in the back of his mind.
This woman was up to something.
Before he could call her out on it, she suddenly grabbed his hand and pulled him toward a different path.
"Where are we going?" he asked.
Lira grinned. "Back to our hut. You must be exhausted after all that walking."
Leo narrowed his eyes. "I'm fine."
Lira pouted, tugging him along anyway. "Still, wouldn't you like to rest?"
Leo exhaled through his nose.
Yeah, right.
She wasn't worried about his "rest".
She had something else in mind.
And as they reached their hut, he realized exactly what that was.
The moment the door shut behind them, Lira stretched luxuriously, arching her back in a way that was far too deliberate.
The movement made her already skimpy furs shift, exposing smooth, golden skin and the curve of her wait.
Leo leaned against the doorframe, watching her carefully.
"So," he said, voice low. "You are trying to seduce me."
Lira's fox tail swished as she turned toward him, a slow, dangerous smile playing on her lips.
"Trying?" she echoed. "I don't need to try."
She took a step forward, placing a delicate hand on his chest, tracing slow circles over the fabric on his tunic.
Leo grabbed her wrist, stopping her.
"Lira." His voice was a warning.
But Lira just tilted her head, golden eyes darkening with amusement.
"Come now, Leo. " Her fingers trailed lower, her breath warm against his neck. "Did you think I would just be satisfied with you mating with me and Zyra and be done with it?"
She pressed closer, her lips brushing against his jaw as she whispered, "A good mate.... should know how to satisfy his female."
Leo's grip tightened around her wrist.
A challenge.
That's what this was.
And if she thought she could play with fire—
Leo smirked.
He'd burn her completely.
Leo moved faster than she could react.
With one sharp motion, he grabbed her waist, spun around, and slammed her against the nearest wall.
Lira gasped, her hands bracing against the rough wood, her golden eyes wide with surprise.
"Wha—?"
Leo's voice was a dark growl against her ear.
"You've wanted my attention?" His fingers trailed down her spine, slow, deliberate. "You have it."
Lira shivered, her tail curling around his waist, trying to pull him in.
But Leo wasn't going to play by her rules.
He was in charge.
And he was about to make sure she never forgot it.
******
Lira was a vision of pure lust, her body glistening with sweat, her eyes wild with desire. The air around them crackled with electricity as their passion ignited, and the room became a sanctuary of unbridled eroticism.
"Oh, my sweet Lira," he whispered, his voice hoarse with need. "Let me worship every inch of your perfect form."
As he spoke, he trailed his fingers down her arm, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. She shivered, her breath hitching as his touch sent shockwaves of pleasure through her. His fingers danced along her collarbone, dipping lower to tease the swell of her plump breast. Her skimpy fur dress, now damp with perspiration, clung to her curves, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the treasures hidden beneath.
"You are so beautiful, my Lira," he murmured, his gaze fixed on her full lips, now. Parted in excited anticipation. "I want to taste every inch of you."
His fingers traced the outline of her breast, his touch light yet purposeful, as if he were mapping out a treasure he was determined to claim. She arched into his touch, her eyes closing as a moan escaped her lips.
"Please," she begged, her voice soft and pleading. "I need you."
He leaned in, his lips brushing against her ear, sending shivers down her spine. "I'm going to make you come so hard for me baby. Just for me."
Lira looked confused by the baby he just called her but the pleasure she was feeling soon overtake her.
His words were like a promise, a declaration of intent that sent her heart racing. She could feel the heat of his breath on her neck, his warm skin against hers, and it was all she could do to keep from exploding into a million pieces of pure ecstasy.
With a swift move, he removed her fur clothes, letting them fall to the floor in a heap. Her naked body, now fully exposed, was a masterpiece of curves and soft skin, a canvas he was eager to explore. He ran his hands along her waist, his touch firm and tender, as if he were savoring every moment of this intimate dance.
"You are so fucking perfect," he growled, his voice thick with desire. "I could spend an eternity worshipping this body."
Lira smiled, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Then what are you waiting for, mate? Show me just how much you want me."
Without hesitation, he lowered his mouth to her breast, his lips closing around her nipple. The sensation was electric, jolt of pleasure that shot straight to her core. She gasped, her hands finding their way to his hair, urging him closer, wanting more.
Leo's tongue swirled around her nipple, a delicate dance of pleasure and pain, as he suckled and teased, bringing her to the brink of madness. She arched her back, her breath coming in short, sharp gasps as her body responded to every touch.
"Oh my, yes," she moaned, her eyes fluttering shut. "Right there, don't stop."