Page 34 of Claiming the Shifter's Heart

Kris faced Della, his heart dancing in his eyes. He licked his lips and stroked his beard once, stalking her until her butt rested against the wall.

“You claimed me?” he asked, canting his head to the side.

“Is that okay?” she asked, tilting her head to match his.

“Yeah, that’s okay, Mama. I just have one question.”

“What’s that?” she asked, her breath hitching in her throat.

“When do I get to claim you back?”

His voice was deep and growly, and her insides were aching for him. Just as he closed the distance, his lips a hair’s breadth away from hers, the sound of little feet running towards them caught their attention.

Kris just smiled and kissed her lips quick, then he spun around and caught Sean just as the little boy hurled himself at him.

“Come on! Come on! I want you to tuck me in!”

“Okay, Champ. Let’s go,” Kris opened his hand to the side, like he was waiting for her to join them. And she did, feeling lighter than air as she followed Kris up the stairs to the children’s room.

“I’ll be going now. Oh, I left some sandwiches for you in the fridge,” Aunt Eileen said, waving goodbye.

“Thank you.”

“My pleasure, dear. You be happy now,” Aunt Eileen said.

“Story, please,” Sean asked as Kris settled him on his bed.

His green gaze met hers, and she nodded, changing Janie’s diaper. Della sat in the rocking chair by the bed and listened to Kristoff’s deep, soothing voice as he read from one of the many Christmas books Sean enjoyed.

Della stood when Janie was fast asleep, tucking the baby into her crib. She heard Kris’ whispered goodnight as he did the same for Sean. And she joined him, kissing her baby boy’s sweet smelling skin.

For one brief moment, she dropped her head and let all the fear and exhaustion from the day just roll off her like water from a duck’s back. She shivered and took a fortifying breath, thanking God for her babies’ safe return, but what helped even more was having Kris there right beside her.

He placed a large hand on her shoulder, the other on her back, allowing her to have the moment she needed. But also letting her know he was there for her to.

How did she get so lucky to have a man like this in her life?

It was a question she’d ask herself often in the future, she was sure of it.

She took his hand and quietly led him across the hall to the bedroom she hoped he would share with her. Della had no idea if everything would always be sunshine and rainbows, but she knew her life was better with Kristoff in it. And she wanted to start their life together as soon as possible.

Now, her Crow said.Right now.

He turned her towards him, taking her face in his hands and bending to kiss her sweetly. She moaned, letting her body’s natural reaction to his touch take over.

There was no point in hiding now. She’d already said she loved him. Plus, she admitted to claiming him without his knowledge or consent.

Kris growled, eyes glowing as he nipped her lip and smoothed away their clothes. He nudged her onto the bed, and she obliged, scooting backwards until she was right in the middle.

“Always so damn pretty,” he said, and she felt the compliment all the way to her toes.

Della’s body heated beneath his gaze, and arousal pulsed between her legs until it dripped down her thighs.

“Want you, mate,” she murmured, flexing her hips and sucking in a breath that made her breasts bounce.

“I am a very lucky, Wolf,” Kris said and grinned, crawling over her and sliding his tongue into her mouth.

He kissed her thoroughly, slowly, licking into her like she was delicious.

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