Rivals, enemies, lovers, Jenna and Drex are soon all three. She wants him, nearly as much as she resents him, so how can they ever hope to build a future together? Jenna has good reason to despise all Rodytes, but that doesn’t keep her from longing for Drex, thinking of him night and day, and finding incredible pleasure every time they touch. Still, happily ever after is built on trust, and Jenna will never trust a Rodyte.
Drex is determined to prove to Jenna that he is different. He never expected to find a mate, so he refuses to let her slip away. He will court her with ruthless patience, wear down her emotional defenses until she understands that she is the most important person in the universe to him. But hostilities between humans and the battle born are rapidly escalating and the couple keeps getting caught in the middle. Can they overcome their pasts and focus on the future or will the conflict consume their love?
Copyright © 2017 Cyndi Friberg
He stood and moved to the bedside. The room was so small, it only took one step. “You’re my mate, Jenna. I will always protect you.” It sounded like a vow.
“Even if I choose someone else?” she asked with an innocent smile.
Not surprisingly, he growled and drew her to him by the forearms. They’d come full circle. She was kneeling again as he threatened to kiss her, and possibly a whole lot more.
“Don’t challenge a Rodyte male unless you want him to react.”
Her ragged breaths drew his scent into her nose, teasing her, making her anxious for his taste. But if they kissed, she’d probably feel the pull, which would greatly weaken her ability to resist him. She was honestly not sure if she cared anymore. “So react.”
It was all the encouragement he needed. His mouth covered hers, his lips warm and insistent, but not nearly as aggressive as she’d expected. He slipped one hand into her hair, splaying his long fingers against the back of her skull. “I never go where I’m not wanted,” he whispered without raising his head. His breath teased and his lips softly brushed against hers.
Slowly, damning herself for a fool, she parted her lips in silent invitation.
His tongue tip gently explored her lips before easing into her mouth. Tilting his head, he fit his mouth more securely over hers. He ventured deeper, pushing his taste into her mouth as he went. She groaned, absorbing the exotic flavor, letting it soothe and excite her.
The universe seemed to pause and then narrow until there was only Drex and her, suspended by anticipation and uncertainty. She slid her hands up his chest and onto his shoulders, fascinated by the hardness of his body beneath his clothes.
Tingles spread out from her mouth through her entire body. She pressed against him, nipples tight, core aching for his fullness. Feeling drunk and out of control, she tried to turn away. He held her face between his hands and deepened the kiss, every bit as aggressive now as she’d expected.