Page 55 of The Monster's Desire

My toes hit the ground as I pivot, taking a left and teasing my magic closer. If my dress makes it too far away, it’ll be obvious it’s not me.

My senses are heightened. I can’t tell if it’s only been a minute or two or way longer. I do know my thighs ache as I jog. I’m not in bad shape, so it makes me question if I’m accurately guessing time.

I don’t want to drag this on for too long. I could accidentally stumble into someone else’s territory like the pups. Or so they claimed. Quite unconvincingly, I might add.

“Do you know what happens when an alpha wolf slips into rut?” Ridge taunts. His voice is much closer than it was before. I change my tactic, making a quick turn back to the right. Hell, I’m so lost, I might be running toward his house. “Have you ever taken a knot?”

No, I haven’t. My head shakes, even though I don’t know if he can see me.

Shifters are rare at The Den, unless they’re demon or fae shifters. I’m intrigued by the possibility, though. It’s not always possible, especially since an alpha’s counterpart is an omega, and they don’t exist anymore.

“The longer you run, the harder I’m going to fuck you into the forest floor,” Ridge says, sounding amused.

My nipples bead as my tits bounce. There’s more light up ahead, which leads me to believe, if I keep going straight, I’ll spill out of the trees.

Stretching a hand back, I unhook my bra and toss it up. My shadows wrap around it, and instead of trying to lead Ridge farther away, I use it to taunt him.

My magic is like a sixth sense when it’s cooperating. It pulses, letting me know he’s less than fifteen feet behind me.

He snarls.

The sound of his feet hitting the earth intensifies as he picks up the pace.

“Keep running, and I’ll spank that naughty ass red before fucking it,” he taunts. “You do understand that you don’t have a chance, right?”

“Fuck you,” I hiss. I totally would have a chance. My magic gives me an edge, but it’s not something I would use now, because I really like the idea of being caught.

Cool air tickles my skin as I move, but it’s barely a thought in my mind as my tits jiggle. The forest is dead silent outside of me heaving in deep lungfuls of air and Ridge’s steady pace as he follows. The wildlife must understand an alpha predator is hunting these woods tonight.

My clit pulses as my thighs rub together. Okay, maybe I’mtryingto give it a little friction. I’m wet and hypersensitive. I’ve seen his cock. It’s impressive. My eyes squeeze shut as I imagine how thick and hard he’ll be sliding inside me.

An embarrassing moan slips out as I get myself together. Men like the chase. I don’t know why it’s important to me, but I want to make this good for him too.

“Come on, sweet girl. Why continue to drag this out? We both know I’m going to catch you. Don’t you want me to mount that naughty pussy and fuck you like the dirty little cock tease you are?”

I nod. That does sound hot as hell, but I still don’t stop. I wouldn’t mind that spanking he promised. Well, unless he’s one of those sadists who won’t let their partner come. That would suck.

“You’re going to scream for me.”

Okay, that’s even hotter. My knees clench, and he gets so close that I can feel his warm breath on my back.

I squeal, making a move for the break in the tree line.

My heart feels like it could pound out of my chest.

I stumble, my hand landing on the rough bark of a tree to my right. A root or fallen twig jabs into the arch on the bottom of my foot. I whimper, barely able to catch myself before hitting my knees.

Ridge grabs me. His hand wraps in my hair as he snaps my head back with considerable force.

It’s not more than I can handle, and he has the decency to get close enough to my scalp that, while it stings, I’m not concerned he’s about to rip out a handful of my hair. His left arm wraps around my middle, and I’m lifted into the air.

“All I can smell is your dripping cunt.” Sharp teeth rake over the tender skin where my neck meets the top of my shoulder. “I should probably apologize for how hard I’m about to fuck your world up.”

“Promises, promises,” I scoff, shoving at his arm with all my strength. It doesn’t budge. I kick, slamming my head back into his neck, but it feels futile. I fight with every ounce of strength I’ve got, and it’s still not making a difference. I have no idea why that’s so sexy, but it really is.

My legs dangle in the air, but they bounce around as I move, and it only teases my clit even more. That hand holding my hip would feel so much better working my pussy. Every single nerve ending in my body seems hyperaware of every touch and movement. My anticipation grows as I dream about what is coming next.

Ridge uses his hold on my hair to tilt my head as he curves around me to meet the middle. His eyes sparkle as he laughs against my lips. “We love that you’re not afraid of us. My wolf would like to hunt you sometime. He promises to go easy on you.”

---