JUNIPER #2
He trailed kisses down my neck to my shoulders, his warm breath sending shivers down my spine.
His hands roamed freely over my body, teasing and exploring every inch of me.
Caressing my stomach, cupping my breasts, grazing along my thighs, whispering over my clit.
My back arched as I pressed into him, taking him deeper.
Levi’s fingers traced patterns on my skin, leaving a trail of fire in their wake.
Every touch was electric, making me ache for more.
He pulled me tighter, the heat of his chest and stomach bleeding into my back and shoulders.
I’d never felt close to anyone like this before. It was like we’d become one.
Our bodies moved together in perfect harmony, each thrust bringing us closer to the edge. I lost myself in the rhythm of our passion, giving in to the overwhelming desire that consumed me.
Levi clutched one breast as he rubbed my clit with the other. Panting, I spread my legs to give him better access as I reached back and gripped his hip, my nails digging into his skin.
Levi groaned into my ear, and I couldn’t stop the smile that formed on my lips. I wanted him to feel good, to take from me while I took from him. To give to me while I gave to him.
“I’m gonna come,” I gasped, barely able to keep my eyes open as the pressure built up within me with each thrust, with each movement of his fingers.
“Come for me, baby,” Levi whispered, his deep voice raspy with pleasure, his lips tickling my ear as he spoke. And it was like my body had waited for permission.
The climax slammed into me like a sledgehammer, peaking and crashing with delicious ferocity.
My entire body clenched and relaxed as wave after wave of orgasmic release rippled through me.
Levi removed his hand from my clit and wrapped both arms tightly around me, his embrace feeling like shelter and protection, his cock still gliding in and out of me, sending me into a frenzy as another, less powerful orgasm crashed through me.
Finally, Levi’s breath caught, something between a gasp and a grunt, and I smiled in victory as I felt his cock twitch and spasm within me.
“So fucking good,” he murmured into my hair.
For several long minutes afterward, we lay there, his arms around me. My heart rate slowed, and I basked in the afterglow of our shared orgasm. Soon, though, reality set back in.
“When are you guys leaving again?” I asked, turning to look at him over my shoulder.
He pressed a kiss to my shoulder. “Midnight.”
I extracted myself from his embrace and got up, grabbing my towel off the hook on the door so we could clean up. After, I sat on the bed with him, chewing on my lip.
“I’ll be okay,” Levi said, seeing my hesitancy.
“Sure,” I said. “Everyone thinks they’ll be okay until they aren’t.”
“Good point,” he said, and nudged me with his shoulder. “I knew you were smarter than me all along.”
I snorted and gave him a playful shove. “You know what I mean.”
“I know.” His smile slipped a bit. “All I can say is that I’ll do all I can to get back to you safe and sound. In all my time alive, I haven’t broken a promise, and I don’t plan on starting now.”
“That’s a good track record,” I admitted.
Levi pulled his jeans on, then pulled something out of his front pocket. “I almost forgot. I brought you a gift.”
“A present?” I blinked at him in surprise. “What is it?”
He pulled out a small, blue velvet bag and handed it to me. When I loosened the drawstring and tipped it into my palm, I breathed out in delighted surprise. It was a silver necklace with a small pendant in the shape of an infinity symbol.
“It’s beautiful, Levi,” I said.
“Here. Let me put it on you,” Levi said, taking it from me and clasping it around my neck. “Do you like it?”
“I do,” I said, then frowned at him. “Where did you get it?”
He shrugged, looking a little embarrassed. “It’s been with me a long time. A family heirloom, you could say. I figured it was time something that beautiful was on the neck of someone beautiful.”
Heat rose to my cheeks. No man had ever called me beautiful.
“Thank you. I love it,” I managed.
“I need to go eat something and get ready to leave,” Levi said. “If I know Rainier, he’ll be ready to go early. Can you do me a favor while I’m gone?”
“Important requests?” I said, grinning at him. “I’ll try. What’s the task?”
“It might be good to have a party or celebration ready for when I get back.” Levi reached out and took my hand. “For when I tell the pack about us. About you being my fated mate.”
“Oh,” I said, unable to keep the surprise off my face. “I can try. Linnea and some of the others will probably help. How big of a party?” Remembering the spectacle of the pack meeting, I wondered how much work I had cut out for me.
He grinned and ran his hand up and down my back. “Up to you. Doesn’t matter to me. The main thing is that we get to give the pack good news.”
“Big it is, then,” I said. “No half measures here.”
“I look forward to seeing the Ferris wheel, pony rides, and rock concert when I get back.”
“Don’t be a smart ass,” I said, elbowing him in the side.
His smile slipped away as he glanced at the door. “I really do need to go.”
“I’ll walk you out,” I said.
“You don’t have to,” Levi said, shaking his head. “Someone might see us.”
“I’ll take you to the back door. It’ll be dark there, plus no one ever goes that way,” I said, quickly tugging on more clothes to guard against the chill.
Outside, the night was pitch black, only lit by the stars and moon above.
The few streetlights were all out front, lighting the main paths and roads.
Levi embraced me, holding me close to his chest. When he kissed me, it was sweet and gentle.
He pulled away, taking my hands and giving them one last squeeze before he disappeared into the darkness.
Standing there, I hugged myself, staring into the blackness.
Before I turned to go inside, I got the distinct, yet unsettling, sensation of being watched.
I turned, glancing around, wondering if I was imagining it.
If someone had been there, they might have seen us kissing.
When I didn’t see or hear anything, I headed inside.