Kraven (VLG Series Book 2) (9 page)

Kraven backed away more, staring at her with a hungry look. She didn’t miss the way his chest rose rapidly as he seemed to be having a hard time catching his breath. One glance down to the front of his jeans assured her he was as turned-on as she was. The hard bulge of his cock couldn’t be denied.

“It’s the Lycan inside you. It wants the strong male in me…craves me.”

That statement made her mind snap back into functioning mode again. “You’re full of shit. I don’t have any dog in me.”

His lips curved into a chilly smile as some of the desire cooled in his gaze. “You were just full of
me
. Want it again?” He growled. “For that dog insult, you can beg me to fuck you. I’ll take you like a bitch, from behind on your knees, and show you just how much of a dog I am.”

It was an emotional slap. “Asshole.”

He turned away. “I’m hungry now.” He sniffed the air. “Let’s go.”

Bat hated the way tears filled her eyes but she blinked them back. It stung that he’d talk to her that way after what they’d shared, as crazy as that seemed. She had hurt his feelings, but he’d hurt hers too.

She trailed him back to the nearby fire. He did walk slow enough that he was easy to follow. He could have just left her to find her own way.

It took every ounce of Kraven’s control to keep his back to Bat. His dick throbbed and he wanted to fuck her again. The taste of her blood on his tongue was torment. He’d bitten her throat when he’d grabbed her that last time, too curious to know just how much other she really had inside her. Her blood seemed mostly human with a tiny bit of Lycan. But it was enough.

He’d tasted her—and it had changed everything.

Now it made sense why he was attracted to her…and he didn’t know how to deal with the reality of the grim situation.

I just had to taste.
He cursed himself for doing it. Her reaction to him wasn’t a mystery anymore. He’d resisted biting her while he’d been balls deep inside her pussy but the urge had been there, strongly. He’d fought it until he had to know if it was just Lycan attraction or more. Now he knew.

Nature could be a cruel bitch at times.

He crouched, eating the cooled meat quickly to sate at least one hunger. He needed to be strong in case they ran into any of Decker’s clan. The bastard wasn’t about to allow his granddaughter to slip through his fingers when he had plans to give her to the GarLycan leader.

No fucking way is Aveoth getting Bat.

Kraven dared to glance at her. She resumed her seat on the rock but avoided looking his way. That was fine with him. He needed a clear head to evaluate the situation. He studied her neck where he’d bitten her, happy to see it nearly healed. His saliva could do that. She seemed unaware of the mark.

Protective instincts gripped him until his body felt made of stone. He needed to get her to the village. Safety was in numbers. Decker wouldn’t dare send his men to go against those kinds of odds. His father would offer Bat and her sister protection, since their grandmother had once been part of their clan, but now there was a second reason.

She’s my mate. Fuck!

He could deny it but it was pointless. They hadn’t sealed the bond, but he certainly planned to. It seemed daunting, though. She wasn’t even aware of his world, and she lived in the human one. She’d have to give up everything she knew to be with him. Nothing with her would be easy.

He glanced up at the sky, guessing they needed to get going. He’d keep moving all night but she’d need his warmth to survive. It was too cold for her, and her Lycan bloodline was too weak. He’d have no choice but to stop once the temperatures dropped. His brother would have the same problem with her sister.

“I’m sorry about the dog remark.”

He arched an eyebrow when he looked at her. It was odd that she’d apologize, but nice. He still felt leery.

“I was angry.”

He blew out a breath. “I see.”

“I feel kind of guilty about having sex with you too.”

That
really
confused him. He hadn’t smelled another man on her and she didn’t wear a ring to indicate she was attached in a serious relationship. Humans did that. “Why?”

“Are you even capable of saying yes or no? I mean, there’s a valid issue of consent with your mental state in question.”

He snarled, enraged. His anger flamed high once more. “Shut up, Bat. I know where this is heading, and don’t go there.”

“I’m an attorney. I know better. I mean—”

She gasped when he suddenly lunged to his feet, stormed around the fire, and jerked her to her feet. In the next instant, he sat on a log away from the flames—with Bat facedown over his lap.

He molded his hand over her skirt. “I’m going to redden your ass if you imply I’m not competent enough to say yes or no to sex.”

She struggled on his lap but he held her down. One hand flattened on her back to push her stomach and chest tighter to his spread thighs, and the hand on her ass slid down her skirt, fingers fisted the edge and jerking it up.

“Let me go! I’m not wearing underwear. Kraven!”

He was more than aware. He never should have grabbed her, but damn, the urge to show Bat that he was her male was too strong to resist. He took deep breaths, trying to calm.

Then his gaze landed on her very tempting ass…and he was lost.

He had to touch it, consequences be damned.

Chapter Six

His palm landed on her ass.

Bat jumped. Kraven didn’t hurt her but the feel of his firm touch was enough of a threat. She froze, afraid to even breathe. Fear gripped her. Would he really spank her? She wasn’t into pain.

“Please don’t.”

The hand on her ass held still for seconds before he traced it down the curve of her butt. She sucked in air when his fingers rubbed her inner thigh. It rose higher, until he fingered the seam of her pussy, breaching it enough to make her aware he could fuck her with his finger if he wanted to.

“I
hate
the smell of fear coming from you.” His husky voice did things to her. “You’re not into too much roughness but you enjoy being controlled. I’m learning more about you each time I touch you. I won’t spank you, since I realize you won’t enjoy the bite of pain.” His finger slid into the slick entrance of her pussy, then out, and he ran the tip of his digit down until he located her clit. “There are other ways to teach you not to insult me.”

He tapped the bundle of nerves and she tensed on his lap. Her fingers gripped the leg of his jeans. With her bent over his lap, it was all she could reach. He rubbed her clit and she moaned, the pleasure instant.

“What does it for you, Hellion? The thought of how much stronger I am than you? I could restrain you and do anything I want to your body. I could tie open your thighs and fuck you with my fingers or my tongue. I could play with your pretty little pussy for hours.”

Desire shot through her and Kraven softly growled. His hand pressed against her thigh and she spread them to give him more access. A whimper passed her lips when his thumb pushed against her pussy, rubbing the fresh proof of what his words did to her.

“You’re getting
so
hot for me.” His thick thumb slowly breached her, just barely going inside, and paused. “Apologize as if you really mean it.”

She was tempted to tell him to go to hell but he could still smack her butt. “I’m sorry.”

“No more insults about my sanity. I don’t find it amusing.”

She clenched her teeth, her anger stirring. She didn’t enjoy being manipulated the way he was trying to do. It was dirty and unfair.

He sniffed at her and chuckled. “My hellion has such a temper.” His thumb slid deeper and slowly moved in and out of her as his finger pressed against her clit.

“Fuck you,” she rasped.

“
I’m
doing the fucking, aren’t I?”

“Asshole.” She moaned when he rubbed a little faster, letting his thumb drive into her deeper.

Then he pulled his hand away, withdrawing from her.

Bat wanted to groan. Shame hit her as he released her back and his thighs drew together until her knees touched the ground. She grabbed at him to push up and got to her unsteady feet, backing away from him. She glared as she shoved her skirt down and hated the way her body ached for him to finish.

“Such a dirty mouth.” He rose to his feet and reached for the front of his jeans. “Who taught you how to speak? Did you hang out on docks? You must have been around a lot of sailors.”

“Go to hell.”

“I’m there. Trust me.” He unbuckled his belt and unfastened the snap of his jeans. His finger and thumb pinched his zipper, slowly drawing it down.

“What are you doing?” She stared at Kraven.

He lowered his zipper enough for his cock to spring free. It stood straight out, thick, and he kept hold of his pants as he slowly backed to a grassy shaded area under a tree. “Follow me.”

“No.”

“You ache for me the way I do you. I’m going to use my mouth on you.”

Her knees weakened at just the thought and her gaze locked with his. “You want to go down on me?”

“We’re going to put our mouths to good use. I want to taste you, and I want that mouth of yours wrapped around me.” A soft growl came from his parted lips. “I could eat you alive.”

“That’s unsanitary.”

He had the nerve to grin. “Did you really just say that?”

“We had sex,” she reminded him. “We need to clean up first or something.” She wasn’t really opposed to the idea of oral sex. She was curious—and turned-on.

“Who the hell have you been fucking, my little hellion? It sounds boring. Unsanitary isn’t in my vocabulary. Sex is supposed to be dirty and hot. Come here.” He backed up a little more.

“We need a shower first, and condoms.” She bit her lip. “I don’t go down on men without one.”

His mouth parted and he looked shocked.

“What? It’s less messy that way.” She floundered because he was looking at her as if she’d lost her mind. “It is,” she insisted.

He recovered and scowled. “Now you’re making me feel sorry for you. Are you afraid of tasting yourself? Me? What we did together? I didn’t peg you for a coward or a prude.”

“God, I don’t like you.” She took a step to follow him though, and then another. “I’m just letting you know. This is temporary insanity. That’s my defense.”

He chuckled. “Always the attorney, aren’t you? It’s kind of hot.”

“I’ll tell that to my shrink once I’m rescued. She’ll love that part.”

He snorted. “You see one?”

“The firm demands we do. We deal with a lot of shit.”

He lowered to the grass until he was stretched out on his back. He lifted his hips enough to shove his jeans down to mid-thigh, exposing more of his body, and he pulled his shirt up to show off firm abs. The sight of them made her want to touch him. He was beautiful; so in shape, he had to have the best body she’d ever seen. He lifted a hand to urge her on.

“Come on. Live a little.”

She stepped next to him.

He gripped her ankle. “Sixty-nine.”

Bat only hesitated for a second. “You get bottom. You’re too heavy and big.” Her gaze locked on his impressive cock. “You’d choke me.”

“I know.”

The smirk on his face irritated her. She suddenly pulled out of his gentle grip and instead of taking the position he’d demanded, she straddled his thighs, trapped together by his lowered jeans.

His head lifted and he frowned. “You’re supposed to face the other way.”

“Payback, sweetheart.” Her hand wrapped around his shaft as she licked her lips. “I may have a submissive streak but I’m nobody’s bitch.”

His eyebrows shot up as she lowered her head and took his cock inside her mouth. She didn’t go slow; no hesitant licks, no teasing. She took as much of his length as she could without hitting her gag reflect, tightened her lips around his shaft, and sucked hard, moving rapidly up and down on him.

A moan tore from Kraven and his body tensed under her. She looked up at him, her gaze fixing on his face. She watched him throw back his head. His mouth parted and movement from the corner of her vision made her glance that way. His fingers dug into the grass next to his hips. She smiled around him as she worked his cock with her tongue and lips. His thighs under hers lifted a little as his back arched, muscles tightened to reveal his six-pack abs clearly.

She took him deeper, adjusting to his size.

His cock stiffened even more and he made animalistic noises that turned her on. She wanted to climb up his body to impale herself on his shaft, but she kept going until she knew he was about to come…

Her mouth released him. She sat up and studied him.

Kraven’s head rose and his eyes seemed to be glowing as he stared at her, panting.

“Apologize like you mean it for calling me a hellion and a bitch.” She slowly licked her lips. “And I might finish you off.” She smiled. “If you beg.”

His eyes narrowed and he snarled, anger tightening his features. Bat cried out as he swiftly lifted his thighs, tossing her forward, but she didn’t dive head first into the grass. Strong arms caught her before she could and he rolled them over. Her back hit the grass with enough force to knock the air from her lungs.

His body came down over hers. His hips shoved between her parted thighs and his cock drove deep into her pussy with one strong thrust. Her mouth opened to cry out from the sheer pleasure of him filling her, but his lips captured the sound, sealing over her parted mouth. He growled and began to fuck her hard and deep. She wrapped her legs around his hips, feeling his hot skin against hers.

Kraven kissed her roughly, aggressively, and she met his passion. She burned to come as his body pinned her tight to the ground. She could only take him. She couldn’t even buck her hips to meet his rapid thrusts. The pleasure built until she was the one to twist her head away to break the intense kiss.

She lifted her head, buried her face against his neck, and cried out as she started to climax hard. Sheer ecstasy nearly tore her apart from the magnitude of her orgasm. It only heightened when he found his release. The feel of his semen jetting inside her, the way his stiff cock jerked and seemed to thicken in girth, if that was possible, sent a second climax through her.

Kraven’s hips stilled but he remained buried deep inside her pussy, their bodies connected, while they both panted. Bat realized she was wrapped around him, clinging to him with her legs and arms. She tried to relax her tense limbs. Her mind started to clear from the haze of sexual bliss and began to function again.

So much for that apology.
The sex was so hot that she was sweating even though she hadn’t really moved. Her fingers brushed his back where she had wrapped her arms under his, hugging his broad chest. She wished she were touching skin instead of the thin material of his shirt. She actually felt the need to seek out his warm flesh, some insane obsession making her want nothing between them, but she resisted tearing at his tank top. Instead her palms slid lower, to the bottom of his shirt, where it had hiked up a bit. She found exposed skin.

He was so warm, felt so good as her fingertips caressed his spine. She kept her face buried against his warm throat. She breathed him in, couldn’t get enough of the cologne he wore, and figured she may have lost her mind from the stress of the plane crash and being kidnapped. Whatever the reason, she didn’t want to release Kraven. She wished they could just remain locked together, and it didn’t even matter that she was pinned under his massive body on grass in the middle of Nowhere Woods, Alaska. There wasn’t anywhere else she wanted to be.

“Hellion,” he rasped. “Are you okay? I was rough again.” He nuzzled her a little with the side of his head. “Am I too heavy?”

“I’m great and you’re not crushing me,” she got out. “I like you here.”

“That’s why I’m not moving.” His arms adjusted until he pinned hers between his biceps and ribs. “I don’t want to separate us. It was too damn difficult last time…but we can’t stay here for long.”

Shit! Dusti!
“Right. I need to find my sister.”

He nuzzled her again before lifting his head. Bat peered up at him. His ruggedly handsome face looked even more attractive with the small smile that curved his lips. The flush of his features after sex and the way his gaze soaked her in was sexy. She’d even consider that gaze loving.

Whoa! Don’t go there. It’s just sex.

“We need to have a long talk when we reach my village.”

She had to force her gaze from his. Something inside her resisted, but she managed to turn her head to study the tree next to them. “No need.”

He softly growled and drew her attention back to his eyes. Anger sparked there now. “There
is
a need. We can’t deny what’s between us.”

“We’re attracted to each other. We argue and end up doing this. It’s stress.”

“You really think that’s all it is?” His voice deepened and his features turned harsh.

She wanted to say yes. It would be easy to fit what they shared into that neat little box of reason. But Bat just couldn’t do it when they were still physically joined, with his lips inches from her own. She wanted to kiss him and she couldn’t deny that. It was clearly more than just some crazy one-time thing because she kept wanting Kraven.

“No. We’re fire and gasoline, Kraven. The two of us are bad for each other, but we burn so good together when the sparks fly.”

All his anger faded. “It’s more than just sex.”

“It can’t be.” She hated to say the words. “I’m a defense attorney in Los Angeles. I am about to make partner, nearly killed myself to get there, and you…live in Alaska.”
Don’t mention he’s nuts and that it would ruin my career if word got out that I hooked up with a loon
. “Plus, you kidnapped me. I think it would be bad form to start dating after meeting under those circumstances.” She smiled to soften her words.

His lips parted but he said nothing. He lifted his head, broke eye contact, and glanced around the clearing. He took a few deep breaths before he lowered his chin to meet her gaze once more.

“We need to keep moving. Drantos will have left whatever camp he’d made by now. We’re trying to keep about a mile apart to cover more ground, but close enough to reach each other if the need arises for backup.”

She stopped tracing his spine with her fingers, suddenly aware she’d never stopped, the urge to touch him so strong. “He took my sister? I’d hoped they were still back at the crash site.” New worries hit her. “Is she okay?”