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The guestroom is ready or I can set up the pullout if you d rather have separate
beds. Erin looked to Carissa for the answer.
The guestroom is fine. Carissa glanced at him as color spread across her cheeks.
Desire trickled across their link and her gaze smoldered. I ll feel safer if Quinn s in the
same room with me.
Of course you will, Erin said with a knowing smile. It s this way. She led them
to a charming bedroom off the main hallway. That door leads to the bathroom, which
is also accessible from the hall, so make sure you lock the door when you use it. Two of
Kyle s men are using his room while he s out hunting.
Wanting to shift Carissa s attention from Ava s peril, Quinn asked, Have you
made any progress with Devon? Has she agreed to come home?
She still sends me texts at least once a day. Today I demanded that she call me,
told her anyone could send a text and I wanted to hear her voice. She called a few
minutes later, but she sounded really odd.
Odd in what way?
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Like she was drunk or high or something. Erin crossed her arms over her chest
and sadness tinged her smile. Her father died eight months ago. I thought she was just
working through her grief and rebelling against authority in general, but she s scaring
me to death.
I understand the feeling, Carissa crossed the room and gave Erin a hug. As soon
as we find Ava, Kyle can focus entirely on finding Devon.
That s the plan. She paused with her hand on the door knob. You two get some
sleep tonight. We need you both rested and alert in the morning. With a final wave,
she stepped into the hall and closed the door.
Carissa s heartbeat tripped as Erin left her alone with Quinn. He d insisted she stop
using the nasal spray and her desire for him had gradually rekindled in the hours that
followed. She no longer felt the consuming urgency that had erupted after her first
contact with a Therian male. This was slower, deeper heat, one that sank into the
marrow of her bones. She longed for the intimate connection and the emotional
exchange she d experienced each time they touched.
Quinn placed his hands on her shoulders and drew her closer. You okay?
I don t know. A nervous laugh escaped and she lowered her gaze. This is all so
overwhelming.
Then we ll wait. One of his hands moved to her neck, fingers curving around the
back while his thumb caressed her skin. I won t add to your confusion.
She shook her head and looked into his eyes. You re the only part of this that
doesn t confuse me. Erin insists I m a player in some ancient drama, but I feel
completely displaced. She raised her hands to his chest and unfastened the first few
buttons on his flannel shirt. He d donned the long-sleeved garment before they left his
cabin, and the rustic style perfectly matched his rugged good looks. When you touch
me, I feel connected to all the things Erin describes. Without you, I m not sure I can deal
with all of this.
He leaned down and brushed her lips with his. The gesture was more of a
comforting caress than an arousing kiss. I m not going anywhere. I ll be right here
every step of the way.
She quickly worked the rest of the buttons then wrapped her arms around him,
inside his open shirt. His chest was warm and the muscular contours of his back felt
amazing beneath her curious fingers. I m not ready to be defined. Can you control
yourself well enough to just make love to me?
As long as your body is responding the way it was meant to respond, I ll be fine.
I haven t used the mist since this morning. Or I guess that would be yesterday
morning by now.
Then we have nothing to worry about.
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Feminine power rolled through her, making her crave what little control he d allow.
All too soon he d take over, command her body and guide her spirit one step closer to
her Therian destiny. She needed to touch him and watch him surrender part of himself
to her.
I want to be sure. She pulled his shirt down his arms and tossed it aside then
reached for the metal button on the waistband of his jeans. Besides, I think it will help
with your control if we take the edge off your hunger.
His body tensed as she lowered his zipper, but he made no move to stop her. He
watched her closely, eyes passion bright and narrowed. She helped him remove his
boots then tugged off his socks. The air around them seemed to crackle with heat and
energy. She reached for his jeans and he caught her wrists then shook his head.
You don t touch me until you re naked too.
Rather than reply, she kicked off her shoes and pulled her shirt off over her head.
He had her pants unzipped by the time she tossed her shirt aside and his warm breath
teased her heated skin as he leaned in to help her take them off. Her socks and
underwear followed then she returned her attention to his jeans. He wore nothing
beneath the sturdy denim, and soon they faced each other naked and trembling with
anticipation.
Her gaze slowly traveled the length of his body. She d grown accustomed to his
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