Page 44 of Hers to Call
“So we’re still doing the guest room thing?”
She gave him a sheepish smile. “Do you think I’m being silly? We’ve already had sex, right?”
He shrugged. “I’ll do anything to make you feel comfortable, love. Even if it means sneaking in here in the middle of the night to cuddle with you in this little bed instead of the bear sized one I have in my room."
She snorted and hid her face. She sobered a moment later. “I worry what everyone would think, knowing I’m staying here with you.”
He gave her a crooked smile and leaned over, nibbling at her lips. “My prudish mate.” He stood and walked to the door. “Goodnight, sweetheart. I’m going to go get some skin time, so don’t be alarmed when you hear the doors opening and closing.”
“Can I see?”
Wait…what? Had she really asked that? Was it rude? She thought about seeing Marcus transform when he helped her after her accident. Curiosity had her scrambling from the bed. She wanted to see if Simon’s bear would scare her.
His eyes widened in surprise, but he nodded. She pulled on a pair of pants under her gown. She followed him outside and he helped her down to sit on the steps. The sounds of the night were all around them, the temperature showcasing the upcoming season change. She was glad she’d put on her pants. Moisture hung in the air and pressed against the skin of her arms. She pulled her legs tight and rested her head on her knees.
He walked a few feet away and she watched with wide eyes as he disrobed. Moisture pooled between her legs, and her heart thumped wildly in her chest as each item of clothing came off. Simon growled low, and Calita squirmed, closing her thighs tightly to still the burn. She licked her lips as his pants cleared his hips and his erection sprang forward. Had she tasted him yet? She would need to rectify that. She gasped as Simon moved quickly, leaning over her, his panting breaths brushing her neck.
“The scent of your arousal is thick in the air, mate.”
The deep, gravely timbre of his voice raised goosebumps along her arms. She gripped his dick, and pulled him closer. His eyes had turned nearly gold, his hiss moving the hair on her shoulder. He said nothing as she lowered her body to the next step, putting her face level with his erection. She squeezed her hand, fascinated with the silky feel of the skin surrounding his rock hard shaft. She opened her mouth and moved forward to take him inside. Simon snarled and moved back, leaving her grasping at air.
Biting her bottom lip, she sighed. “I just want a taste.”
“Not while I’m already fighting my bear for control.” He growled.
“Fine,” she pouted.
He laughed, and walked backwards, further away from her. He paused a couple yards away. Fur rippled up and down his skin and his body expanded until a giant nine foot bear stood in Simon’s place. Before she could blink, it dropped down to all fours. The bear walked to her, gold eyes glinting in the porch light. It made a chuffing sound and stopped in front of her. She held out a shaking hand, studying its eyes to make sure it was okay. She touched the top of his head and it chuffed again.
She jerked her hand back in surprise.
The bear—Simon, she had to remember it was still Simon— stepped closer and Calita put her hand out again. Simon licked against her skin and she laughed. She rubbed the top of his head and he closed his eyes. He let her play in the rough texture of his fur for long minutes.
“I don’t know if you know this, Bear, but Simon blames you for a lot of his impulses,” she whispered. A grunt was her answer. “Don’t tell him I told you that.”
Something that looked like a smile crossed his face. He nuzzled against her skin and then inclined his head towards the house.
“Oh, my time is up?”
The bear’s head jerked up, then down.
“I can sit out here and watch you.” She wrapped her arms around its massive head, rubbing her cheek against the coarse fur. He pushed against her chest and she laughed. “Fine, I’ll go inside.”
He gave her one last nuzzle and she stood. Cali paused as she opened the front door and turned around. Simon was watching her. She smiled, touched by the gesture and went to bed.
