Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted novel Chapter 381

LUCAS

I need to temper my desire, because there’s an aggression behind it born of frustration and anger, mixed with relief that she’s alive.

But Ava, my sweet mate, meets my passion at every step.

My fingers trail over Ava’s skin, savoring each shiver, each gasp. Her pulse races beneath my touch, and the sweet scent of her arousal fills my senses. Aurum’s already lost to it, demanding me to claim, to mark, to possess—but I force that primal urge down. Ava deserves better than a rutting beast.

Even if the bond in my chest tells me to leave every inch of her marked for my pleasure.

"Lucas." Her voice breaks on my name as I peel away her shirt. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}

A growl rumbles through my chest at the sight of her bare skin. The marks I left days earlier have already faded, and something dark and possessive inside me needs to replace them. "Mine."

Her fingers tangle in my hair as I trail kisses down her neck. The taste of her skin, honey-sweet and addictive, makes my head spin. Each breath draws more of her scent into my lungs until I’m drunk on it.

"Please." She arches against me as I unclasp her bra.

The fabric falls away, and another growl tears from my throat at the sight of her perfect breasts. My hands span her ribcage, thumbs brushing the undersides of those tempting curves. Her skin is so soft, so delicate compared to my callused palms.

"Beautiful." I capture her mouth in a fierce kiss as I back her toward the bed. Her pants join the growing pile of discarded clothing, leaving her in nothing but simple cotton panties.

The sight of her nearly bare before me steals my breath. How did I get so lucky? This fierce, stunning woman is mine. My mate. My Luna.

My hands shake as I hook my fingers in the waistband of her underwear. The wolf claws at my control, desperate to claim what’s ours. But I won’t rush this. Won’t let the beast’s urgency override my need to worship every inch of her.

"Lucas." Her voice carries a note of command that makes both man and wolf snap to attention. "Stop teasing."

A wicked grin curves my lips as I slowly drag the cotton down her legs. "As my Luna commands."

My fingers trail up her inner thigh, savoring each tremor of anticipation. Her breath catches as I press a kiss to her hip bone. The sweet scent of her need fills my lungs, making my head spin. But I pull back before giving her what she wants.

"Lucas." Her voice carries a note of frustration.

"Patience, little witch." I trace patterns on her skin, deliberately avoiding where she wants me most. "I want to savor this."

Her fingers tangle in my hair, tugging sharply. "You’re being cruel."

"Am I?" I press another kiss to her stomach, letting my stubble scrape against her sensitive skin. Her whole body arches at the sensation. "I just want to appreciate every inch of you." And bite every inch while I’m at it.