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Amber melted against me instantly, her fingers tangling in my hair to pull me closer as our kiss deepened. I was lost, consumed by the taste and feel of her. My inner bear rumbled with satisfaction at having our mate here, in our den.
When we finally broke for air, I nuzzled against her neck, inhaling her smoky-sweet scent. “There's something I've been wanting to show you,” I murmured, my voice a low rumble against her skin.
Amber shivered, her fingers tightening in my hair. “What is it?”
Instead of answering, I stepped back and stripped off my clothes.
Amber smirked, her eyes heating as they roamed over me. “If you meant your cock, I saw it up close and personal last night.”
I laughed, a weight lifted from my shoulders now we’d confessed our secrets to one another. “And what an earth-shattering experience that was, Wildflower.”
Naked now, I gave her a reassuring grin before allowing the shift to take over. I watched Amber's face closely as I let the change ripple through me, as my bones realigned and my muscles surged. One moment, I was a man; the next, a towering grizzly, fur bristling and claws digging into the wooden floorboards of my cabin.
Amber's eyes were wide as she took me in, but they held no fear. Only wonder, fascination, and a glimmer of something that made my grizzly heart beat faster. Slowly, she reached out a hand, her fingers sinking into the thick ruff of my neck.
“You're beautiful,” she murmured.
I huffed out a breath that ruffled her fiery hair and nuzzled into her touch, careful to be gentle because of my size. I'd never let a human this close in my bear form. It was exhilarating and terrifying all at once.
Amber scratched behind my ears, and I rumbled deep in my chest, my eyes sliding closed in bliss. I nuzzled her once more before allowing the shift to reverse, returning to my human form.
“I could get used to this,” she teased, her emerald gaze moving over my naked body again.
I captured her hand in mine as I straightened to my full height. “You'll have plenty of chances,” I promised, my voice ragged. “I'm not going anywhere.”
“I was so worried,” she admitted, her voice soft. “But not because I was afraid of you. I was afraid for you, that you'd get hurt trying to protect me.”
I let out a low huff, my way of reassuring her. Truth be told, I had been more terrified than she could ever know. The thought of losing her, of having her ripped away from me, had filled me with a primal fear I'd never experienced before.
“How about we make the most of what's left of our weekend?” I suggested, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. “We can talk or not talk. We can stay in or explore the great outdoors. Whatever you want, Amber. I'm all yours.”
Her answering smile was radiant, and my breath caught in my throat. “I'd like to stay in for a little while longer,” she murmured, her fingers trailing down my chest in a way that sent shivers down my spine. “If that's all right with you, of course.”
“More than all right,” I growled, pulling her flush against me again.
Amber's smile was soft, almost shy. “Good. Because I have a lot more questions for my boyfriend.”
I arched my brow. “Thought I was your not-boyfriend.”
She peered up at me through her lashes. “Ah, but that was when we were having not-sex.”
I swallowed. “Are you saying–”
“Take me to bed, Emmett. And I don’t mean to sleep.”
I didn’t need her to tell me twice. I lowered my head, capturing her lips with mine. The kiss started soft, tender, but quickly ignited into something hungrier. Amber wound her arms around my neck, pressing the length of her body against mine.
My cock throbbed between us, knowing he would soon be home.
Amber pulled back as her hand ran over my shoulder. She moved behind me and pressed her fingers to my skin.
“Your shoulder… The wound has already closed. Incredible,” she breathed, pressing a kiss to the now-healing scar.
Her arms circled me from behind, running down my chest and abs until she cupped my balls, all the while sprinkling kisses over my skin.
“Fuck, Amber,” I hissed as she grasped my rigid cock in her hand and gave it a firm pump.
“Take me to bed, mate,” she whispered, pressing her cheek to my back, “and make me yours.”
