Lucas
Damn shit! He shouldn't have told her. Now, he could see the determination in her velvet eyes.
"I want to be part of the investigation." His beautiful rider tilted her head up. He admired her courage. He did. However, the answer was NO. He would never put her in danger.
"No," they didn't know the whole facts and they had no idea who they were dealing with. One thing was for sure though. The suspect was supernatural.
"She is my friend and employee. I have the right to be there for her family." God! He was too tired to argue in the middle of the night, besides he had missed her.
Anna Marie was getting a lot of concessions lately. How to say no?
"Okay. But the moment it gets dangerous, I will send you home." Damn! She had him wrapped around her pinky. Her eyes brightened and she nodded. He groaned from the arousal shooting through him in an ins
Anna MarieLucas made good on his promise. When she woke up, breakfast was ready. His broad and muscled back comfortably leaning on the headboard while he waited for her -- her head on his lap as he finger-combed her tangled brown hair. She gazed at him dreamily.It's the first time someone has taken care of her. Usually, she had to wake up early to cook a breakfast buffet for everyone.After a soft good morning kiss, he served her a plate at the elegant table set up on her veranda that overlooked the gardens. In between their plates, there were fresh-picked flowers on a crystal vase.Maybe she had been too harsh to judge Lucas.She must confess, she enjoyed his company. No pressure. They used the time to get to know each other. He told her everything about his family while she gave him a bland version of hers. Praying he wouldn't probe too much. Especially her past. She w
Anna MarieShe stiffened her knees to prevent the nausea of fear coursing through her veins.The car brought her to an abandoned housing on 8th Avenue. She had only heard of this place in the news. This was the most dangerous part of Harlem. A lot of gang activities went on in this part of the city.Rie got out of the car slowly and it drove away, leaving her alone. The phone was doing its job in her back pocket so she was positive help will arrive soon.The street was so dark and no people milled about. Odd.She gasped when a hulk of a man moved out of the shadows. Shit! Now her suspicions proved correct, why the voice sounded so familiar over the phone."You came, Anna Marie." He nodded in approval and he eyed her with intensity. There was a cruel twist on his lips she was glimpsing for the first
Lucas"Be safe. I will wait here." Silence.A stunned expression decorated his hard features. He stood outside of an exclusive club when his Rie ended the call.Damn! His queen was the definition of challenge. He surmised he would have to look for better methods in wooing her. She had warmed up to him this morning. He had loved the relaxing feeling of her company.Later. Maybe he could take her out on a moonlit stroll and a picnic fondue. He made a mental note to ask for help from the sisters-in-law.Speaking of sisters. Where the hell was Indali?"Pat, where's my sister?" There was a pause on the other end. His question might have puzzled him because they both knew they were the best at what they do. He waited patiently for his sister's head of security to respond."Princess Indali is in the building, my king. I checked about 10
RubyThey played right in the palm of her hands.Punny royalties. She thought smugly.He was a strong and greedy soul. The rogue wolf was the perfect candidate.Lust had been his downfall. He certainly had a big dick to enjoy and she did. Thoroughly. She had him for breakfast and spat out his bones.Her lips curled cruelly from her lustful thoughts. Rest in burning pieces asshole.Deep peels of laughter echoed in her ceremonial chamber were cut off suddenly when her mind focused on her mission.Ruby would make sure he will be reincarnated into someone better. Deadlier. He will be her weapon and her protector.Her ultimate killing machine.The ritual to give birth to his soul would begin tonight while the moon was silvery-white and the dark sky hugged the hues of twinkling stars.With the d
LucasHe gently grazed his rough thumb on his soulmate's bluish cast circling faintly on her delicate skin.Anna Marie. She looked so tired -- only a few hours of sleep for her while she was in his arms. He held her all night to dispel her nightmares. It had help -- only just.A surge of protectiveness calling forth hand in hand with extreme possessiveness surged through his veins. It took an effort to hold it down - tamping his impulses. Muscles tensed and protested. The drive to lock her on a castle until the danger had passed was a serious thought. One he was really considering. How?How to convince her that he needed to keep her with him. Safe. All the damn time.Lucas had known her independent streak all along and he didn't want to step on her dainty toes and or step around it. Yet he must. It was his needs roaring to be addressed.Their bond was stro
Anna MariePleasure.One word. Eight letters. He, the Dragon King, her mate, had given her that and more.So much more. Faith. Trust. She didn't know she was capable of giving credit to those words, to a strong male. A dominant and autocratic one at that. To let him touch her body and pleasure her until she screamed. It was like falling from the sky, confident and sure -- knowing that someone will catch her. Unfettered joy. It's like tasting freedom after such long imprisonment.She shuddered at the memory. This time in pleasure. More. Yes, more indeed.After their glorious morning, he carried her to the shower and proceeded to clean every inch of her sated body. She tried to tempt him to give her more -- he growled playfully and promised her tonight.She grinned at the thought. Then sobered instantly when she realized they had reached the infirmary where
Anna MarieLucas said tonight. She was excited yet nervous. He had vowed they will consummate their bond after the mating ceremony --not before.So what could they do before then? Assuming he had the patience to explore MORE with her.Rie had faith in him though. He wanted her. With his experience...Scowling in the dark --glaring at the ceiling-- she didn't dare to finish her thoughts. It was too disturbing. But...Does he have a lot of experience? Her mind blanked. Refusing to dwell on his past. Did she even satisfy him today?She blushed. He came. A lot and all over her. Did that count? She glowered. Wishing she was not so naive and scared. Maybe she should explore websites. -Not my cup of tea.--I miss him.-She hasn't seen him
LucasThe birds chirping merrily and the slight breeze of a late morning woke him up from a deep contented sleep. Rie left the door from the veranda, they both preferred the fresh garden air in the morning to the air conditioning.Lucas inwardly frowned and his entire body stilled --realizing something was not right, hoping he was wrong-- without opening his eyes, he gingerly patted the cold space beside him, realizing it was empty, he bolted out of the bed in a heartbeat.Anna MarieWhere was she? He tilted his head to his left. No running water in the shower and her walk-in closet was empty. He was about to search for her when he realized he wouldn't get much further in his silk boxers.Impatient, he entered the bathroom for a quick shower, and in 10 minutes, he was dressed for the day and navigating the