“What?”

Biting her bottom lip, Stella leans down her body, becoming flush with my own. Her warmth seeps into me. Each of her soft curves presses into my hard edges, and all thoughts empty from my head.

“Desire,” she whispers against my lips.

Stella kisses me, and my life is forever changed.

The soft brush of her lips makes and unmakes me. Before, I was Ciaryn—a wolf on the run from his responsibility. Now I am Ciaryn—protector of Stella, the worshipper of the goddess in my arms. Her lips are an addiction, and the tentative touch soon gives way to something more animalistic.

Her hands tangle into my fur as her lips part. In an instant, my tongue slides into her mouth and gently glides along hers. She doesn’t fight me for dominance. Instead, she lovingly caresses mine—teasing it with gentle touches. My blood heats into an inferno. She tastes of honey, and I want to drink her down.

My claws skim up her back, and she moans, writhing against me. She’s up high enough on my chest that the supple swells of her ass brush my stiff cock. If she notices my painfully aroused state, she doesn’t mention it. I can scent her arousal and say a prayer that I’ll be able to taste her nectar directly from the source.

Pulling back, her eyes are wild as she gazes down at me. Her chest rises and falls with ragged breaths. The sleeve of her shift hangs from her shoulder, exposing an expanse of pale gold skin. My nose nuzzles against her neck before licking and nipping my way along her throat. My canines elongate and encourage me to mark her as mine, but I hold off. I’m being too greedy—she’s already given me more than enough by allowing my kisses.

My mouth continues down her neck and over her shoulder. I lick lower, tasting the smooth skin of her collarbone. Soft mewls of pleasure slip from her lips. She rocks atop my body as ifdesperate for more. My lips find the top of her shift and gently prod the soft fabric, painfully aware of how close her breasts are.

“Take it off.”

Her soft command surprises me enough to raise my eyes and look at her. Clear blue eyes shine down at me, and color swims in her cheeks, making her even more beautiful.

“Take it off,” she repeats, cupping my hands around her shift. “I don’t want any barriers between us.”

In an instant, it is nothing but tatters, my claws making quick work of the fabric. Stella giggles at my haste, and I quickly toss the ruined garment to the side. The breath stills in my lungs as I take her in. Sitting back ever so slightly, the sunlight caresses her body. Perk breasts tipped with hard, pink nipples make my mouth water. Her waist gives into lush hips and thighs. Nestled between them is a patch of dark golden hair. I can feel her arousal soaking my chest. The smell of her is intoxicating.

Freckles cover her shoulders and chest, and I’ll be sure to count all of them one day soon.

My claw reaches up to cup one of her breasts. She moans as my tongue darts out to taste her fully. I work the tight bud as I roughly shape her other breast in my hand. I alternate between the two, greedy to savor as much of her as possible. Her hips writhe, and moans of pleasure pour from her mouth.

“I’ve never been with a human before.” My confession is snarled against her breast.

Blue eyes peer down at me.

“I’ve never been with a wolfman.”

Something snaps inside me, my grip on her tightening.

“I’ll ruin you for all other men,” I vow against her breast. “You’ll never crave one of your human lovers again.”

A fresh blush spreads across her cheeks as she meets my eyes.

“I’ve never had one of those either.”

All of my hard-won restraint snaps in an instant.

“Tell me what you want,” I command.

“You.”

I shiver with delight.

“What do you want me to do to you?”

“Everything.”

I meet her heated stare as my claws skim down her front. Gliding along her smooth skin, my fingers find that small patch of hair and gently part her. I hiss at how soaked she is—her warm, wet softness presses against my palm as I cup her. Stella gasps, and her hands fall to my legs for support.

“Do you want me to make you come?” I ask. “Will you let me taste your sweet pussy?”