“I would have never allowed that wolf to touch you,” Eddie bit out through clenched teeth. Her fangs descended through her gums. It took everything she had to keep from leaning forward to mark Liana as hers. She may have called herself Eddie’s mate, but Eddie needed to make sure Liana understood what that truly meant. Especially since Eddie was an alpha.
“I know that. When I saw a bear arrive, I knew it was you without a doubt,” Liana whispered.
She leaned forward and brushed her lips over Eddie’s. The move allowed her breasts to press against Eddie’s. A growl vibrated from Eddie’schest. She took hold of Liana’s face and brought it back to hers. She captured Liana’s mouth in a hard kiss that allowed her to show how much she needed her. It was possessive and hot.
Eddie held her tight and plundered her mouth. Liana’s arms wrapped around her neck as she held on. She was not shy in returning the kiss. The water in the tub sloshed around. They both ignored the water that flew out and landed on the floor.
“You are mine. To protect. To cherish. To love.” Eddie tore her lips away from Liana’s. She trailed hot kisses along Liana’s chin and jawline. She nuzzled her neck and smoothed her hands down to cup Liana’s firm bottom.
“Love?” Liana gasped.
Eddie would explain later how it worked for shifters. Love was instant the moment a shifter found their mate. It was fate. She just hoped that one day Liana would come to love her.
Eddie captured her lips again in another sizzling kiss. Liana moaned into the kiss, her hips grinding down on Eddie’s lap. As much she wanted to take her out of the tub at that moment, she knew they needed to finish bathing first.
They quickly washed all of the grime, dirt, and blood off them. Eddie stood and lifted Liana out of the water. She stepped out of the tub and snagged their towels. They dried off and wrapped the towels around them. Eddie was no longer able to wait. She lifted Liana in her arms and carried her out of the bathroom.
Chapter Ten
Eddie didn’t listen to her complain that she could walk. The woman stalked out of the bathroom carrying her as if she were afraid she’d disappear. She wrapped her arm around Eddie’s neck and held on. Hearing Eddie say that she was her mate sent a warm feeling through her.
Maybe it was being trapped in the cabin with Eddie for the past couple of days, but she had already known she’d developed feelings for the bear shifter. There was not going to be another for her.
The living room was once again warm. Eddie gently sat her down on the couch while she took the blankets and arranged them in their sleeping palette. Once she was satisfied thebedding was to her standards, Eddie motioned for her. Liana stood and unwrapped the towel from around her body. She allowed it to fall to the floor. Eddie’s amber gaze locked in on her as she walked toward her.
Liana stopped in front of her. Eddie turned and sat on the floor.
“This needs to go,” Liana murmured.
She untucked Eddie’s towel and pushed it off her. Eddie’s body was magnificent to behold. Her muscular frame, her soft breasts, and her long legs drew Liana to her. Those long legs needed to spread open for her.
Liana wanted to please her.
She knelt before her and wrapped her arms around Eddie’s neck. She kissed Eddie as if her life depended on it. Eddie allowed her to control the kiss this time. Liana’s tongue swept inside Eddie’s mouth. She tasted of power and honey. It was a combination that described Eddie.
Eddie’s arms wrapped around her waist and held Liana to her. Liana broke the kiss and left hot, open-mouth kisses along Eddie’s skin. She was still warm and smelled of the soap they had used to wash themselves. It was a sweet and sultry scent.
Liana boldly pushed Eddie down. She tried to grab Liana’s arms, but she shoved her hands away.
“Let me,” Liana murmured.
Eddie rested on her elbows and watched her. Liana moved down and captured one of her nipples in her mouth. She held Eddie’s gaze and suckled. She rolled the bud with her tongue while reaching up to grip the other mound. A low growl shook Eddie’s chest, but she didn’t say a word. There was something resting in her eyes that Liana couldn’t read. She blinked and focused on the perfect breast she held. She switched and brought the other one to her mouth. She bathed the entire mound with her tongue, sliding the nipple in between her lips.
Liana allowed her free hand to trail down Eddie’s torso. The ridged lines of her muscles needed to be tasted. She released the nipple and moved farther down Eddie’s body. Eddie fell back onto the bedding and spread her legs so Liana could settle between them.
She traced each abdominal ridge with her tongue. The woman’s body was a masterpiece and deserved to be worshipped as she had done to Liana’s body. When she arrived at Eddie’score, she inhaled sharply and brought in the scent of her woman. Eddie’s mons had a small strip of hair, but the rest was bare. Liana’s core clenched at the sight of her slick pussy. She pressed soft kisses to Eddie’s inner thighs then reached up and spread open her labia to reveal her pink pearl.
The slickness that coated her channel called to Liana. She couldn’t help but bend her head down so she could taste Eddie’s honey. She slid her tongue along the slit and gathered all of the juices that ran out of Eddie. A groan escaped her at the taste that exploded on her tongue.
She couldn’t help but devour Eddie. She couldn’t get enough of this woman, and the way she’d drawn orgasms from Liana, she wanted to make sure she returned the favor. Eddie moaned, and the sound sent a wave of desire to Liana’s core. She continued to focus on Eddie’s clit while she pushed two fingers deep inside her.
“Liana,” Eddie moaned.
Her hips rose to meet Liana’s hand. She gave her slow, teasing strokes while not abandoning her swollen clit. Liana felt empowered that this large alpha woman was trembling underneath her touch. Liana wanted Eddie to feel as desiredas she felt when she looked at her. Creamy liquid slipped out of her and covered Liana’s fingers. She bit back a smile at the amount of Eddie’s honey. Her moans grew louder, her hips undulating from the bedding. Liana shook her head and hummed, increasing the rhythm of her fingers sinking into Eddie.
It didn’t take much longer for Eddie to be writhing on the pallet and calling her name. Liana twisted her fingers around and slammed them harder into Eddie. Her hands gripped the blankets, and her hips lifted from the bed. Her muscles grew taut. A roar fell from Eddie’s lips as she reached her peak.
Eddie’s body trembled, but Liana didn’t stop. She pushed her fingers deep within Eddie’s channel that clutched her tight while she continued to suckle on her clit. Eddie’s fingers fisted her hair and held on while she rode Liana’s tongue.