Page 83 of Promise of the Wolf Moon

He gripped the back of my neck and tilted my head to the side. White fangs flashed, long and sharp, just before his mouth descended on my mating mark. Canines sliced through my skin. I sucked in a harsh breath, my lungs filling with his scent and the heavy fragrance of orange blossoms and honey.

Pain. Pleasure. The perfect blend made every cell in my body sparkle in ecstasy. The second sudden orgasm flowed like a hot wave from my center outward until even my hair seemed to stand on end. All of it. All at once.

“Gods...Seff...”

Before I’d even come down, he began to move inside me with long, deep, hard strokes. His tongue swept over the bite he’d given me once, twice, a third time. Then, his mouth fused with mine. I tasted my blood on his lips and wanted more.

“I need to taste you.” I moaned. “Please, I need to bite you.”

He laid me back on the bed and bent over me, giving me free access, and I didn’t hesitate. I bit down and sucked hard, drinking in the warm, earthy essence.

He went rigid against me, his muscles rippling along his back as orgasmic pleasure swept through him.

“Des...can’t...fuck...gonna...”

I felt his climax travel throughout every inch of my skin, muscles, and bones, down to my soul. He growled and shuddered as his erection throbbed in hot, heavy pulses that seemed to go on for minutes.

With my arms and legs still wrapped around him, I licked at the bite I’d given him, stopping the flow of his precious blood.

His voice trembled when he whispered, “I never knew.” He pressed a soft kiss to my temple. “And then I found you.”

“Yes, you did.” My throat tightened as tears burned my eyes. “What does a love scent smell like?”

He pulled back and laced his fingers with mine, spreading my arms out to either side of my body. “You tell me. I know you’ve smelled it between us. I can tell when you do.”

I lifted my brows and whispered, “Orange blossoms and honey?”

A slow, sweet smile spread across his face. “Yeah, that’s the one.” He nuzzled my neck. “The scent fillin’ the room right now.” He moved lower, following my tattoo. “I don’t know where it comes from, but damn, it smells so good on you.”

“Does it happen to every mated pair?”

“Nope.” He brushed his nose in the valley between my breasts. “Orange blossom and honey—it’s the scent of sharing a true, deep,sakanabond.” He lifted his face, dark coffee-colored eyes gazing into mine as he murmured what sounded like a vow, “Two minds. Two bodies. Two souls. All bound for life by unwavering trust, unconditional love, in an ancient, unbreakable bond.”

A sudden wave of emotion passed between us, deep and raw. Hot tears left a trail across my temples as fear filled my heart.

“Promise me, Seff. Promise me you won’t be reckless on this hunt.” I shuddered as gooseflesh covered my body. “I can’t—I won’t survive without you.”

“Des—”

I put my fingers against his lips. “Promise me.”

With a determined look on his face, he gave me one quick nod.

He didn’t say the words. I wouldn’t push. In my heart, I knew he wouldn’t be reckless on purpose. But he was fearless, and he wouldn’t back away from a fight.

Neither would I.

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