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One big hand slid around my ankle. His hand ran up my calf, my thigh, igniting sensations everywhere. He pressed a knee to the bed, then leaned forward and dropped a kiss to my stomach.

“I love your body.”

“I’m glad,” I gasped.

Then his head lowered as he pushed my thighs apart. “Let me show you how much.”

CHAPTER TEN

North

God, Jess was beautiful.

The lamp cast a gold glow over her face and bare skin. We were lying in her bed, and it was late, but neither of us cared. I let my fingers drift over the freckles dotting her cheek.

I was flat on my back, and she was leaning over me, her fingers tracing over my tattoo.

“Why a dragon?” she asked.

I grinned. “I was a twenty-something kid, and thought it looked cool.”

She smiled, her finger following the dragon’s tail up over my shoulder.

“Now, I feel like it represents me. Out there, fighting the monsters. Keeping people safe.”

“A protector.” Her hand moved to my arm, touching the tattoo on my bicep. “And this?” Her fingers traced over the twin snakes wound around a winged staff.

“It’s a caduceus. A pre-invasion symbol for medicine.”

“So your ink is perfect for you. Representing the healer and the warrior.” She kissed my chest. “It’s badass, like you.”

“I try.”

She cupped my cheek. “And don’t forget that. What you do is important. I know you blame yourself for Drew’s death, but the monster took his life. You were there for him at the end. He wasn’t alone.”

My throat tightened. “Yeah.”

“How many people have you saved since then?”

“I don’t keep count.”

“I’m pretty sure that Joe and Hudson are happy that you’re a part of Hunter Squad.” She peppered more kisses across my skin. “I know I am.”

Need pulsed through me. I rolled her onto her back and pinned her to the bed. “I’m really glad you joined us, Jess.”

I kissed her hungrily. She arched into me, her desperate moan echoing around us. My cock hardened. I’d already taken her twice, but I wanted her again.

I hooked my arms under her thighs, pushed them wide. Rising up, I notched my cock at her slick folds. Urgency rode me hard. I needed to be inside her. Needed it like a drug. I thrust my hips forward and slid home.

My low groan mingled with Jess’ husky cry. She felt so good. So hot and tight.

“Jess—” I started moving, keeping my thrusts slow and deep.

Her dark gaze locked on mine, and I couldn’t look away. I felt things… So many damn things. Things I hadn’t ever wanted to feel.

“I can’t get enough of you,” I panted.

Her nails scratched down my back. “I love you inside me.” One of her hands slid up and into my hair. She tugged hard and I loved it.

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