His wolf was triumphant. At last, she recognized him. He scented her panic and swooped in, determined to nip it in the bud. His hand closed on her neck. The curls at her nape tickled his palm Drake wrapped her ponytail around his fist as she tried to back away. A brief warning growl left his lips as they covered hers in a soul-sering kiss.

Drake growled against her mouth. Ria's body felt as if it were a flame. When Drake made that sound, she melted for him. Something about that rumble that began in his chest caressed every nerve in her body, making her want more. He pushed her shirt up and began to nip at her belly.

Drake's eyes opened, and Ria felt her heart rate pick up. Gently, he removed her hand and backed off the bed to shed his jeans in record time. Commando. She couldn't help the grin that spread across her face.He crooked an eyebrow at her. "I'm not going to be the only one naked here.

His wolf was triumphant. At last, she recognized him. He scented her panic and swooped in, determined to nip it in the bud. His hand closed on her neck. The curls at her nape tickled his palm Drake wrapped her ponytail around his fist as she tried to back away. A brief warning growl left his lips as they covered hers in a soul-searing kiss.

I'm the Alpha. I get busy and in order for me to be able to court you, one of us has to be available. She blinked up at him. "You didn't just say that to me."..."You expect me to be available whenever."He sat back. The intensity of his gaze had her pinned to the seat. If took all she had to keep eye contact...."Do you remember who I am?""I'm pretty sure some spoiled celebrity is wondering who stole their line right now.

Isn't this exactly why you chose not to contest my claim?""Damn straight. I don't have your touch for diplomacy."Doc barked out a laugh. "If you think Drake's diplomatic, my boy, it's a good thing you're his second. I'd hate to see what you'd consider diplomacy.

A mix from the book: "Aren't you going to tell me why you're leaving?" Drake asked. He wasn't growling at her anymore. His voice was as gentle as she supposed one could make gravel." "I know, but seeing as you view yourself as human, I decided that I have to court you before I can claim you as my mate." "What, and have you pissed off at me? No thanks. I'd like to have my mate happy."She still had her purse on her shoulder. "Spend the day with me?