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  Michael laughed.

  “And who is going to protect you from her? You better know what you are doing, Lucien. It might cost you your balls. Literally.”

  “She is everything to me, Michael. I only wished she hadn’t pushed me to do this. I do not wish to anger her. I am going to meet with your Alpha in the next hour, so he is aware of my plans. If you have any objections, state them now. I asked you to come here, to the forest, so we could converse in private. If you wish to fight me for your sister, you may do so without causing any issues between our packs. This is between two men. It is not a concern for either pack.”

  Michael studied him for a moment. “You are full blood and an Alpha. I am a changeling and have a low pack rank. Do you think this is a fair fight?”

  “You would be fighting for your sister.”

  “And you would be fighting for your mate. Nothing could stop you. I have no objections as long as you agree not to force her to your bed. If you hurt her, nothing will stop me from coming after you. Do we understand each other?”

  “We do, brother.”

  Armed with his future brother in law’s blessing, as well as understanding from the Second Chances Alpha, Lucien began to implement his plan.

  Chapter Seven

  The next day, Lucien watched silently from the trees as her car pulled up and parked by the side of the road. Lanie got out and walked around, glancing around and seeing no one. She headed for the lake, as the note instructed her. As she neared the lake, he stepped out from behind the trees.

  “Waiting for someone?” asked Lucien.

  Lanie froze. Slowly she turned around and saw Lucien standing behind her. Though she was still angry with him, some small part of her was elated to see him.

  “You make time for Riley, but not for me,” he said angrily.

  Shit, she thought. He is seriously pissed at me.

  Realization dawned.

  “You wrote the note, didn’t you?”

  “It was the only way to get you to see me.”

  He advanced and Lanie turned and ran, glad she had decided to wear sneakers and jeans. She needed distance between them otherwise she might give in to her desire for him. She would despise herself for sleeping with him when he already chose another woman. Lucien swore and took off after her. She didn’t get very far before she tripped and fell flat on her face.

  “Lanie!” Lucien cried out in alarm.

  Within minutes he was by her side, pulling her up and checking her for injuries.

  “Are you hurt?”

  More embarrassed than hurt, she shook her head.

  “No. I’m fine.”

  “Good,” he said, as he tossed her over his shoulder and began walking towards the cabin.

  What the hell?

  “Put me down this instant! Lucien, I mean it. Put me down RIGHT NOW!” Lanie shouted.

  She kicked her legs and pounded on his ass.

  “You’re right, Darling. I deserve a spanking. I’ve been very naughty,” Lucien said with a chuckle.

  “Are you enjoying this? Really?! Damn it! Put. Me. DOWN!” she yelled again.

  But she stopped hitting his ass, just in case he really did enjoy it.

  Why is he doing this? Shouldn’t he be with his mate?

  “Lucien, please, my head is starting to hurt.”

  He stopped and immediately put her on her feet. She felt lightheaded as the blood from her head suddenly rushed back down into her body. She grabbed his shirt to steady herself. He quickly picked her up in his arms, cradling her and continued walking towards the cabin.

  “I told you what would happen if you ran from me, Lanie. You chose this.”

  “You…you can’t really mean…You’re going to force me?” She asked him, shocked at his words.

  “If I was going to rape you, Lanie, I would have ripped off your jeans, put you on your hands and knees and taken you like an animal until you screamed my name.” Lanie gasped.

  Why does the image of them in that position turn me on so much? What is wrong with me?

  Lucien knew she was suddenly aroused.

  “Does my mate want it rough?” he asked in a gruff voice.

  “No!” she denied, shaking her head.

  Did he just say mate?

  “I would never force you, Lanie. You will come willingly to my bed. And my wolf will pleasure you until you say you are mine. I won’t take off my clothes until you beg me to, sweet heart.”

  “Beg? Beg! Never. You must be out of your mind if you think—”

  “Welcome to our Love Nest,” he said as he set her down and closed the door.

  He locked it and walked past her to the table and picked up something.

  “It’s not fully charged yet, but you can still use it to call your brother.”

  “What is it?”

  “A satellite phone. Your cell won’t get reception out here.”

  “You’re going to allow me to call him? Aren’t you afraid of what he and the pack will do to you for kidnapping me?”

  “He knows. So does the Alpha. They gave me their blessing.”

  “He WHAT?” Lanie stared at a grinning Lucien.

  “He wouldn’t!”

  “Here’s the deal: Give me two days to win your heart, Lanie. If, at the end of two days, you still refuse me, I will leave and you will never see me again.”

  “What?...Never?... I thought...but, but didn’t you just say we were mates….” She was confused.

  “We are mates, but if I can’t convince you of this in the next two days, then I don’t deserve you.”

  “Deal?”

  “Deal.”

  Chapter Eight

  Lanie fantasized about the ways she was going to kill her brother when she saw him in two days.

  I still can’t believe he agreed to Lucien’s crazy plan. Hell, I can’t believe I agreed to it.

  I didn’t exactly have a choice, she reasoned.

  Lucien had made a wonderful dinner then he disappeared. During dinner, he had kept the conversation light. They had talked about their respective childhoods, pack events, even the weather. Everything except being mates and what that meant as his status as Alpha. After dinner he had excused himself, leaving Lanie alone in the cabin.

  Lanie paced around the small cabin, pretending not to notice the inviting king sized bed in the middle of the room. She surveyed the small cabin. Next to the large bed, along the east wall stood a dresser and a chest of drawers in solid pine. In front of the comfy bed was a lumpy couch. Two chairs were placed on either side of the couch, flanking the stone fireplace that rose from floor to ceiling. What looked suspiciously like an authentic bear rug lay in front of the fireplace. To the left of the inviting bed was a small table where they had dined, and beyond that a small kitchen. A small door beyond the table led to the bathroom. Her eyes wandered back to the large bed.

  He’d been gone for about an hour and she was beginning to worry. A soft knock on the door drew her attention. She got up and let him in. A sweaty Lucien came in carrying an armload of firewood.

  “I thought you would like a fire tonight. I’m sorry I didn’t think of it sooner.”

  “That’s very thoughtful of you,” Lanie said quietly as Lucien stacked the firewood and began a fire. He looked up at her and smiled wickedly, “I’m going to take a shower. Care to join me?”

  “No!” she said. “I don’t even have any clothes here. You could have at least told me to pack a bag!” Lucien tensed.

  “You would have packed an overnight bag for Riley?” he asked as he stood and crossed his arms over his chest.

  “Lucien….” Even if she denied it, he wouldn’t believe her, so she said nothing.

  He turned and went to the dresser next to the bed and pointed.

  “Your things are in here.”

  Lanie went to the dresser and opened the first drawer. She pulled out a scrap of lace.

  “What the hell is this and whose is it?” She glared at him angrily, waving the lacy neglig
ee at him.

  “It’s yours. Everything here is yours. I bought everything myself yesterday… Is my mate jealous?”

  “I…you better not be lying to me, Lucien. I. Don’t. Share.”

  Lanie ignored his smug face as she rifled through the drawers, trying to find something that wasn’t translucent and would actually fit her. Lucien beamed. If she didn’t care, she wouldn’t be jealous. There was hope yet.

  He watched as she shut the drawers in disgust. She stalked over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of boxers and a pajama top. Normally he slept nude, but he had promised her he would not undress unless she asked him to. He smiled as she went into the bathroom to take a shower. Seeing her in his clothes would be an even better aphrodisiac than the lingerie he had purchased.

  Lanie sat on the couch, nervously waiting while Lucien finished his shower.

  What was he going to try next? How am I going to stop him? Will I stop him? Even if they were mates, what about his pack?

  She couldn’t ignore his obligation to provide werewolf pups for his pack. She loved Lucien deeply. She shouldn’t allow him to throw away his status as Alpha for her. Besides, the wolf population had been steadily declining and they needed more wolf pups.

  It would be selfish of me to put my needs before his entire species. Maybe once he sleeps with me, he will get over his sex with humans obsession and he will be able to mate with a wolf. He will be able to move on, but will I?

  Lucien walked out of the bathroom and went directly to bed. He lay on top of the quilt, hands tucked behind his head. He was wearing only the pajama bottoms that matched her top. He looked so damn sexy laying there, waiting for her.

  “Coming to bed?” he asked sweetly.

  “No, thanks. I think I’ll sleep on this…couch.” Lucien bit back a grin. He had purchased that couch specifically because it was uncomfortable.

  “The bed is more comfortable. Good Night.” He turned on his right side and closed his eyes.

  Good Night! He is going to sleep? Why isn’t he trying to seduce me? Had he changed his mind? This odd feeling is relief, not disappointment, she told herself.

  Lanie stayed on the lumpy couch until she was sure he was asleep. Then she quietly got up, climbed on the bed and lay down next to him. A few minutes later he turned and threw his arm over her waist. She held her breath. When he didn’t move again, she let out her breath. Then his hand moved up to caress her left breast and nipple. She bit back a moan.

  “You’re not asleep, are you?”

  “Nope. Didn’t I say you would come to my bed willingly?” he said smugly.

  “This doesn’t count!” she protested, pushing weakly at his arm. He continued to caress her breast and nipple then moved to the other one.

  “Do you want me to stop?”

  “Yes.” He stopped caressing her breast and moved over her. His mouth found her taut nipple and he began sucking it through her thin shirt.

  “Oh,” she moaned and placed her hands on his shoulders.

  She intended to push him away but for some reason, her hands held his head and pulled him closer to her. He released one nipple and began sucking on the other. She moaned again, and her womb began clenching. She knew she was getting wet and couldn’t stop herself from moving under him. She felt empty and wanted, no needed…something.

  “Do you want me to stop?” he asked innocently.

  He knew how aroused she was and hoped this time she wouldn’t deny them.

  “Yes?” she stated uncertainly, wondering what he would do next.

  He smiled and rolled onto his side and stared into her eyes, caressing her face. Very slowly he began to unbutton her top. Before he got to the third button, she pushed his hand away and grasped the shirt in the middle. She pulled hard, ripping off buttons, exposing her breasts to him.

  He didn’t wait for further invitation. His mouth locked onto her nipple and he began sucking. She felt a tingle all the way down to her clit. She moaned and held him tightly to her. He moved to the other nipple and sucked even harder.

  “Oh, God, Lucien, I never knew anything could feel so goooood! Please don’t stop. Please…”

  He continued sucking on her nipple, and his hand caressed her leg, her thigh. Finally he slipped it between her legs and began rubbing her clit.

  “Oh, Lucien!”

  He released her nipple, moved up and kissed her passionately. He rubbed harder then suddenly stopped. He sat up and pulled off her boxers. He was dying to taste her. He spread her legs and began licking her. He sucked on her clit and pushed his tongue inside her, as deep as it would go. He continued pushing his tongue in and out of her as he would his cock. He went back to sucking on her clit, and pushed his finger inside of her.

  “Lucien?! Oh my GOD… that feels amazing!”

  He increased the pace of his finger sliding in and out of her.

  “Tell me you’re mine, Lanie. Say it!”

  “Yes, Yes! I’m yours, Lucien, only yours. Please.…”

  He used his mouth and fingers and she screamed his name as she orgasmed over and over again. He smiled and moved to lie beside her. He kissed her again, tenderly.

  “I love you, Lanie.”

  Why she was shocked at his admission, she didn’t really know. He had made it clear how much he wanted her. She felt something hard pressing on her thigh and glanced down at him. She stroked his erection through his pants.

  “Can I see it?” she asked shyly.

  “I’m all yours, Lanie. You can do whatever you want to me.”

  “Take off your pants,” she demanded.

  He removed his pants and she stared at his erect cock. It was

  “Beautiful. It really is.”

  She touched him and was surprised.

  “It’s so hard, yet so soft at the same time!”

  She knew she sounded like a dork, but she had never seen or touched one before. She blushed, refusing to look at him.

  “I’m glad you like it. Touch me, Lanie. Please?”

  His voice was thick with desire.

  Lanie stroked him, from base to tip. She enjoyed touching, stroking him. He felt so good in her hand. She continued stroking him and was surprised when he suddenly tensed and his body jerked a few times. She felt wetness on her hand and thighs.

  “I thought…I didn’t know you would… I really wanted you inside of me,” Lanie said quietly, not looking at him. Lucien kissed her and assured her he would be.

  “That just took the edge off. Now I can make love to you slowly. I know it’s your first time and now I can be gentle with you.”

  He kissed her and worked his way down to her clit. He licked, sucked and put his finger deep inside her. Before she knew it, she was coming again. This time, he spread her legs even more and entered her slowly. She cried out at the sudden pain and he stopped, kissing her neck and caressed her breasts. He nibbled on her neck and Lanie gasped when she felt a zip of lightning move across her belly. Lucien began moving, in and out slowly as he gazed into her eyes. Lanie felt her womb clenching in response to his intense gaze. Lucien caressed her cheek then ran his finger gently across her lip. He lowered his head and kissed her as he pumped his hips harder. Lanie felt his tongue moving against hers and her hands slid up his arms, caressing his shoulders and slipping through his hair. She pulled his head closer, demanding more of his mouth. Lucien continued to move his hips against hers and Lanie began moving her hips to his rhythm, pushing her hips against his. Amazing sensations flooded Lanie as Lucien’s body pushed into hers. The pleasure-pain she felt across her belly intensified and she began moaning, “Ohhhh.”

  Lucien raised his head and held her gaze. He pumped his hips harder, driving deeper into her as he declared, “You’re mine, Lanie. I’m the only one that will fuck you. The only one.”

  Lanie’s body responded to his claim and she orgasmed again, her body clenching tightly around Lucien’s cock. Lucien drove into her faster and faster until he suddenly tensed and spilled his seed inside of Lan
ie. He kissed her softly as he pulled out of her, noting her sated look.

  They showered and he got rid of the bloody shirt that had been underneath her. She went back to bed and Lucien walked over to his jeans, hanging on the chair by the fireplace. He checked his pockets then began searching the floor around him. He reached under the couch and grabbed something, then walked back to the bed.

  “We are mates, Lanie. You are mine and I am yours. Forever.”

  “But I thought it was against pack law to mate with humans.” Lucien laughed.

  “I’m the Alpha, remember? My word IS law. I now declare it perfectly acceptable to mate with humans.”

  “Just because you change the law doesn’t mean your pack will accept me. And I thought you needed to mate with a wolf so you could have children.”

  She worried about his status as Alpha, his pack’s acceptance of her.

  “No one knows why some of us are childless. We are fated to be together, Lanie. Perhaps fate will be kind and we will have pups together. Regardless, I will not choose another female. You are the only one for me. The only one.” Lanie smiled at him and he continued, “If they want me to stay and be their Alpha, they will accept you. Otherwise, we will leave them and you and I will be our own pack.”

  “You can do that?”

  He shrugged.

  “Why not? There are no laws that guide how big a pack can be. Some wolves are loners. They choose not to belong to any pack. I was one until a few years ago. The old Alpha became sick and they needed someone to lead. I was chosen, so I came back.”

  He paused.

  “Don’t worry about it Lanie. I’m not giving you up and they can’t make me. Remember, I’m the Alpha.” Lucien sat on the bed next to her. “I went shopping with your brother yesterday. He helped me pick this out.” He opened the box and showed her the diamond ring.

  “Lucien, it’s beautiful!”

  She took the box and pulled out the ring.