ROMANCE: LION - In His Claws (New Adult, Paranormal, Shapeshifter, Alpha Male, Short Story) (3 page)

He growled deep as he gripped both sides of her hips. In one fluid motion he was buried deep inside her.

“This is going to be rough and not in the least bit tender like it should.”

“Would you stop talking and just fuck me.”

He slowly pulled out until just the tip was rested inside her before thrusting quick and hard inside her again. She felt like a vice and was gripping him so hard that he couldn’t take it anymore. Looking at her flashing eyes through the mirror and hearing her whisper to go harder and faster with the combination of feeling her around him was too much to bear. He moaned as he gripped her hips. He knew he was going to bruise her when he started to slam inside her over and over. Nothing could be heard except the slapping of flesh as he rammed inside her and their deep breathing. He conquered her over and over.

“Oh god. Oh god. Yesss!” She gripped the edge of the dresser as she flung her head back and climaxed screaming his name as she did.

He emptied himself inside her as he threw his head forward to rest his forehead against her back. His breathing started to calm down as he slowly raked his nails up the back of her thighs.

“You are something else you know that?” He whispered it in her ear as he slowly slid out of her. He instantly felt the disconnection. What the hell was wrong with him? He loved women. But he loved being with them and then always being able to walk away. What the hell was different about her? “We should get ready. You are going with Mandy to find some gear right?”

“Uh. Yeah. I’m going to take a shower.” She slowly walked to her clothes and walked into the bathroom on wobbly legs. She had never had sex like that before in her life. She needed to hurry up and get this job done so she could get back to her life and normality. She stood under the water and enjoyed the feel of it running over her body. She came out dressed in black capris and a white tank top and started to put on little white strapped sandals with small heels.

Jeremy came out from the bathroom with water running over his chest and dripping from his hair. He wore nothing but jeans that hung on his hips. Getting a shirt from his suitcase he pulled it over his head and looked up to see Jewel watching him. Her eyes flashed and she quickly turned away.

“Let’s go. I’ll drop you off at the studio and then I’m going to go to the club and look around as well as introduce myself to some people.”

“Ok. Good idea. Do you want me to go with you?”

“No. You have to get some stuff for tonight. We have to keep up pretenses you know.”

“Ok.” He dropped her off at the studio to Mandy who was waiting. She waved to them as they pulled up.

“How in the hell can she be so happy and hyper after dancing all night? She is practically jumping up and down.”

“Yeah she has some energy.”

She looked over at him to see him watching her and was surprised to feel the spark of jealousy flare up inside her. “Just remember you are supposed to be with me.” Her eyes flashed before she got out of the truck and slammed the door.

He would show her. He quickly put the car in park and got out to walk around the truck and grab her wrist. He pulled her to him and crashed his lips down on hers. Dipping his tongue inside her mouth he pressed her against him with a hand at the small of her back. He broke off just as quickly and whispered to her so only she could hear.

“How’s that for boyfriend material?” He then spoke louder so that Mandy could hear. “You didn’t tell me goodbye baby. You know I hate it went you don’t kiss me goodbye.” He winked at her before getting back in the truck and driving towards the club.

Jewel stood there a couple minutes in shock.
He will pay for that.
She closed her eyes and when she opened them again she was smiling.

“Oh my God. He is fine. You are one lucky woman. A man that looks that good and he lets you strip without any problem? Whew!”

“Yeah. He’s great.” She smiled at Mandy as she got in her car. Jewel had Mandy drop her off at the hotel after a day of shopping. Her feet were killing her. She walked in and sat on the bed. Jeremy wasn’t back yet so she sat down and thought about him. He was a shape shifter.
A lion? Really?
She knew they existed but never thought she would meet one. And she didn’t know they looked like that either. Getting up she looked into her bags to find her outfit for the night to wear. She picked a dress with spaghetti straps that barely covered her ass. Coming out of the shower and blow drying her hair she heard the door open.

Jeremy was expecting Jewel sitting on the bed in jeans and clothes to wear into the club watching television or something. He was not expecting the sight he walked in on. She was in a skintight mini dress. If you could call it that, it looked more like a shirt. It barely covered her ass. She had on black stilettos that strapped up on her ankles. He just stared at her legs. Good god she had gorgeous legs. She chose that moment to bend over to blow out her hair. He saw the bottom of her ass as she bent even further. He groaned deep in his throat. She was going to kill him slowly.

She turned around slowly. “Oh hey. I didn’t hear you come in.” She smiled at him. “So did you get the tire fixed?” She had a twinkle in her eye when she looked at him.

“That was you! I should ring your neck. You know how much those damn tires cost and the towing?”

“Well most people keep a spare.” She laughed.

“Well most people don’t have two flats in one day.”

“Look I did one but not the other was all nature.” She shrugged. “Or karma.” She started laughing at his bad fortune.

“You think this is funny. I’ll show you funny.” He gripped her arms and yanked her to him. He kissed her passionately cutting off her breath. When he broke it off she stood gasping trying to suck in air. He was breathing just as deep as he looked at her.

“You keep your bewitched shit to yourself. You understand me. I don’t like fakes.”

“Fake I am not. Powerful? Yes.” She raised her hands and all the lights in the room shone brighter than any light bulb could.

“Jesus! Stop! Maybe we should set some boundaries.”

“Ok. Fine. I won’t use magic on you anymore.” She smirked at him.

“Ok. And I won’t rip you to shreds with my teeth.” He smirked back at her and laughed out loud at her shocked look. “I would never hurt you Jewel.”

“We need to head to the club.”

He looked down at her lips. They were swollen from his kiss. Looking back up at her he nodded.

“We should. But….” He looked at her for a minute before lightly brushing his lips across hers. He abruptly let her go and turned to the door. “Let’s go.”

“God you drive me crazy.” She stated as she grabbed her small purse. She almost ran into his back as he stopped and turned to look at her.

“I know.” He smiled and there was a devilish twinkle in his eyes when he said it.

He turned back around and started walking back towards the door. She shot sparks at him with her eyes as she followed him out the door. They arrived at the club around 9:30. Jewel wasn’t due to go on until 11:00 but she wanted to mingle and meet the people who worked there. Jeremy carried her bag as they walked up to the bouncer.

“Get in line buddy.” The bouncer was huge weighing at least 300 pounds and over 6’5”. Jeremy looked up at him. He wasn’t intimidated. Everyone can be brought to their knees. He learned that in training.

“Well buddy, I guess you can tell Mr. Devine that his headliner had to wait in line.” Jewel walked up to smile at the bouncer. He just looked at her like he was spellbound before responding.

“Oh, sorry ma’am. Go on in. Mr. Devine is at the bar right now.”

“Thanks.” Jeremy smiled as he grabbed Jewel’s hand and led her into the smoke filled room. The lights were low and strobe lights were shining throughout the room. Women danced on poles all around them. There were two cages that also had dancers inside them. They moved in the rhythm of the music.

“I’m going into the back and meet some of the girls.” She walked towards the double doors.

Jeremy looked around and saw the looks she was getting from the small crowd that had already started to gather in the place.
Oh hell no.
He quickly caught up and spun her around into his arms kissing her deeply.

“Keep up pretenses. You know? Imagine you are dancing for me again when you’re up there. It will calm you.” He whispered as he handed her the bag.

Jewel couldn’t breathe again.
Damn him for doing that.
Well two could play that game. She rubbed up against him as her hand gently caressed down his cheek. Leaning towards his ear she whispered lightly. “Just imagine what my mouth can do while I’m up there. It will make it better when we get back to the hotel.” She licked his bottom lip before sucking it into her mouth. She turned and quickly walked away.

He took a couple big deep breaths before walking to the bar to get a drink. The little hellcat always had to have the last word in. He downed the shot of whiskey, then another. After the third shot he was finally starting to settle down. He would make her pay tonight. He would have her begging for him if it was the last thing he did. It was time to go to work. He mingled with the staff in the club and then started to talk to the visitors.

He found out that the club owner Devine was deep into debt. The money he was making wasn’t holding up to the spending he had done over the last few years. Now it was just time to catch him in the act. The lights dimmed even more and he turned to see the object of his thoughts strut on stage.

“Now introducing all the way across the country our headliner, Ms. Jewel.” He then walked off the stage.

A few seconds later, lights shot up on the sides and smoke filled the bottom of the stage. He smiled as he heard the music to “The Witches Dance” from Merciful Fate ring through the speakers. Jewel strutted out wearing a see through black dress that came right below her pelvic bone. Under it she wore a black G-string and black bra. On top of her head was a black witch hat. He watched her as she commanded the attention of everyone in the room. She was mesmerizing and he gawked as she flung her hat backwards to tip her head forward. After the second time she pulled her dress up with her and tossed it away as well. She twirled around the stage shaking her hips and rolling her body like a belly dancer. Damn she was hot and she had them all eating out of her hands. She rolled her hips to the men in the front and smiled as they stuffed the string with money. He didn’t know why but he was pissed when she looked down at them and smiled. What they hell was making him get so pissed? She wasn’t his. She chose that moment to look up at him. As she did so she winked and licked her top lip. He watched her little pink tongue stick out to slip across it and almost moaned out loud. He gave her a nod and tight smile.

She spun around to circle the pole and wrapped her body around it and was soon upside down with her legs spread wide. As she slid down the pole she wrapped her legs around the pole and came down to crawl across the floor in his direction gyrating against it to the beat. He would definitely make her beg. He was so hard he though his pants were going to pop open. Jewel stood as the song came to the last notes and did the splits resting her head on the ground. With legs still outstretched on either side of her body, she raised her head to look straight in his direction.

He saw her eyes turn yellowish orange as she stared at him. He knew he was the only one who saw it and felt special for some reason. She left the stage. Jewel came out from the back and was instantly bombarded. All the men wanted to meet her. He quickly pushed them and made his way to her side. She looked up at him and smiled. He led her around as she mingled with the men.

“So how did you like the dance? Did I pass your little test?” She smirked at him when they walked outside towards the truck.

“I’ll show you when we get to the hotel.”

“Hmmm. We’ll see.”

They got back to the hotel and she quickly ran and jumped into the shower before he could get hold of her. She did intentionally leave the door cracked. He slowly stripped from his clothes as he made his way to her. Stepping inside the shower he brought her back against him and reveled in the feel of her wet skin slide against his. He bent and licked around the shell of her ear then bit gently.