Wild (33 page)
Authors: Naomi Clark
Tags: #Romance, #New Adult & College, #Paranormal, #Science Fiction & Fantasy, #Fantasy, #Paranormal & Urban, #Teen & Young Adult, #Werewolves & Shifters
No words then, just kissing, hands moving lazily in the dark, Lizzie melting against him, forgetting everything else. When they parted, she wound her arms round his neck, wanting to breathe him in, keep him close. Dangerous words bubbled to her lips, but she bit them back. It’s not time yet, too soon. Later, she promised herself. Later she’d tell him, when everything else was settled and smoothed out.
Instead, she asked, “do you really want dessert?”
“Not really.”
The Other coursed through her, sensing her intentions. “Fancy a race back to yours?”
Seth sensed her intentions too. “And ruin another good shirt?”
She tugged at the collar of his red shirt, flicking one of the buttons open. “Winner picks the prize?” she offered.
“Ah. Now that’s fighting talk.” He released her, hurriedly undoing his shirt. She didn’t bother trying to keep up; it would be more fun to give him a head start. Besides, this way she got to watch him strip. “You’re going to lose,” he warned her as he kicked off his shoes.
“It might be worth it,” she replied, grinning.
Seth laughed and began to change, his body slowly taking on wolf-shape. Lizzie watched, let him complete the change, let him bark mockingly at her before he darted off into the shadows.
The Other moved swiftly within her, rising up to take her over. Lizzie let the wolf take charge, let it’s desires and hungers fill her up. It was okay, she was still Lizzie underneath. Human first. “I’m okay,” she whispered into the wind. “I’m going to be great.”
She fell into wolf shape, her heart beating its old tattoo.
I am, I am, I am.
Praise for Naomi Clark
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SILVER KISS – the first Urban Wolf novel
“A fast-paced novel about werewolves, drugs, and ferals. Real and gritty.” - Bitten By Books
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“Wow. Clark’s wolves are compelling and real.” - Sherwood Smith
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“Enough action and mystery to keep you intrigued to the end.” - Smexy Books
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“Makes you breathe the air of another world, feel all the pleasure and pain of another being, and stirs the heart.” - Lark Neville
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“The sort of stand out, inclusive fiction that more collections should have on their shelves.” - Monster Librarian
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“Dive into a world that is intense and dark, yet fascinating.” - Whipped Cream Reviews
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“An exciting and unique novel that keeps the reader flipping the pages for more.” - Melanie’s Book Addiction
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SILVER KISS received an honourable mention in the 2010 Rainbow awards for best bisexual, transgender, and lesbian fantasy, and was included in the 2011 ALA Over the Rainbow top GBLT book list. The sequel, BLOOD HUNT is out in 2011.
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AFTERLIFE – the first Shoregrave novel
“Clark keeps readers on the edge of their seats.” - Book Illuminations
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“A new kind of horror, perhaps, re-envisioning dread, vampires, and ghosts.” - Darkscribe Magazine
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“If you enjoy urban fantasy, you’re going love Afterlife.” - Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz
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“If you are looking for amazing fantasy with tons of action, this is the book for you.” - The Pen and Muse
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“This is a solidly awesome read.” - Book Goggles
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“This well-written and thoroughly engrossing novel has much to offer all urban fantasy and paranormal romance fans.” - Bitten By Books
Author Biography
N
AOMI
C
LARK
lives in Cambridge and is a mild-mannered office worker by day, but a slightly crazed writer by night. She has a perfectly healthy obsession with giant sea creatures and a preference for vodka-based cocktails. When she’s not writing, Naomi is probably either reading or watching 80s cartoon shows, and sometimes she manages to do all three at once.
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Find me online!
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