Page 25 of The Wolf I Sworn To Hate

“We wouldn’t want that.”

When they slid down the snow tunnel into the cabin, Xyla said, “It’s warmer in here than I thought. Still cold, but not freezing like I figured it would be.”

“It’s because the cabin is completely insulated with snow. Just like igloos.”

She turned around and put her hands on his chest. “Thank you. I was a total bitch to you, but you saved our lives. You have been nothing but kind to my brother and me despite how I treated you.”

“Your brother is a sweet kid and is easy to be nice to.”

Xyla laughed. “And I’m not?”

“You have your moments.”

She stared into his eyes for a minute and then stood on her toes, pressing her lips against his.

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Xyla

Xyla pressed her lips against Sean’s. At first, he was still, but then he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to him. He pressed his lips to hers, gently at first and then more insistently. She opened her mouth and their tongues danced together in slow, sensual movements.

Embers she never knew existed ignited and a searing heat flooded her body. She moaned as Sean put one of his hands on the back of her head, tangling his fingers in her hair. Sean’s other arm held her around her waist, their bodies as close together as they could be, considering their bulky coats.

She unzipped his coat and slid her fingers under his shirt and thermal shirt, touching his bare chest. Electricity exploded inside of her as her fingers splayed out between his hard pecs.

Sean pulled back from the kiss and looked into her eyes. She reached up with her other hand and gently touched his face.

“I’ve wanted to kiss you for years – well, minus the years I was an idiot.”

“Did you now?” Sean’s voice was husky and sexy.

“Yes.”

A wickedly sexy grin crossed his face. “Did it live up to your expectations?”

“It sure did. Even better. I would like to try it again, though, to make sure it wasn’t just a fluke.”

“I see. I might be able to accommodate you.”

He put both hands on her face and tilted her head up. Sean devoured her mouth with a hot, wet, intoxicating kiss that made her knees weak. He stroked the top of her tongue and tickled the roof of her mouth.

Lightning shot through her, starting from the top of her head and traveling through her body to her toes until every cell inside of her was electrified. A wet heat exploded between her legs and she had an aching need for more than just his kisses.

He nibbled her bottom lip and his tongue swept the spot where his teeth had been. The world stood still as all of her senses focused on the sexy man standing in front of her. Xyla’s heart thundered in her chest and her breath caught in her throat.

Sean touched her cheek with the back of his hand. “How was that one?”

“Eh, it was okay. I think that maybe you need to practice a lot more.”

“I do, huh? I suppose that you have a test subject in mind?”

“It’s a sacrifice, but I will volunteer my services.” She giggled, not believing that she was standing in a cold cabin that was completely covered in snow, with the sexiest man on the planet.

He traced her lips with his finger. Sean nibbled on her neck just below her right ear. Xyla sucked in a huge breath as her entire body trembled with desire. Her hands roamed over his chest, moving slowly down his torso, across his tight abdomen, and to the waistband of his jeans.

“I want you,” she whispered.

He looked at her questioningly, his eyebrows raised.

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