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Parking up, I get out and stretch, instantly feeling less stressed as I roll my shoulders. A crackling radio draws my attention to the reception shack where an older man with a shock of white hair sits patiently, waiting for me to approach.
"Evening. $100 for one night," he rumbles, going straight for the sale with no attempt at making small talk. I love this guy already. Handing over enough cash for a night's stay, the old timer barely looks in my direction as he tosses me a set of keys from a hook behind him.
"Number five."
Leaning out the hut window, he points to the last cabin and shoves a welcome pack at me. Milk, bread, butter, eggs, and fruit. Enough essentials for one night. Clever.
“You got an adult version of this?” I ask, gazing longingly at the can of beer sitting in plain sight on the table beside him. Scratching his chest through his red and navy checked shirt, he eyes me suspiciously, then sighs, and reaches into the fridge behind him. Pulling out four chilled cans, he hands them to me with a huff.
“Normally I don’t share but you look like you could do with these.” He holds his hand up to say no when I try to pay, and struggles to his feet.
“I’ll only get in trouble with herself indoors if I drink them all, anyway.” He winks conspiratorially and steps outside to lock-up. “If you need anything, I’m down there. If you’re leaving early in the morning, throw the key in the letterbox.”
With a tired salute, he trudges down the hill toward a larger, more modern cabin set apart from the rest, and slips inside. There are brightly painted flower pots and wind chimes tinkling in the soft breeze. It doesn’t suit him, but herself indoors probably calls the shots when it comes to decorating choices.
I chuckle to myself as I tuck the precious beers under my elbow and carry the bag of supplies to my sanctuary for the night.
The sky is bright, very few clouds block out the stars or the light from the moon. The air is crisp and fresh. The deep lungful I suck in calms me as I scan the surrounding forest, mentally plotting the layout of the site in my mind. It’s isolated; located just outside the border of Lucia’s pack, it’s blissfully peaceful and private.
My nose twitches and I frown; turning in a circle I try to work out what’s caught my wolf’s attention. I don’t hear anything other than the quiet murmur of conversations within the neighbouring cabins.
As my foot hits the bottom step of my own porch, and the wind shifts, I freeze. A shiver runs down my spine as I pick up the scent of another wolf, one I don’t recognise. It calls to me on a primal level. My heart pounds in my chest and the noise of rushing blood fills my ears.
Trying to remain calm, I drop everything in my arms onto the wooden porch and turn slowly, scanning the row of cabins. My senses sharpen as I use my wolf’s abilities to track what I’m sensing.
Creeping back the way I came, my eyes fix on an open window in the cabin next to mine. Another breeze blowing past the curtains carries the mouth-watering scent in my direction and adrenaline pumps through my veins.
She’s here.
Flexing my wrists and fingers to relieve the tension building in me, I pause outside cabin number 4, unsure of what to do next. My wolf wants to burst through the door and pledge his undying devotion to whomever is on the other side
But I’m here on a mission.
How is this going to work? I’ve left my pack and I’m on my way to a new one to work for my girlfriend.
My wolf growls at me, annoyed with my hesitation. What is there to think about? This is everything I’ve ever wanted. Without thinking, I’ve already climbed the steps and am now standing inches away from the front door, hand raised. All that stands between me and my future is this flimsy piece of wood.
The delicious scent is stronger, and an uncontrollable rumble starts deep within my chest. I try to regain some control and think of something intelligent to say, but there’s not enough time. Before I can knock, the door flings open; the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen blinks up at me.
Her scent hits me full-force and I growl loudly, clenching my fists so hard I feel my claws puncture the skin of my palms. Big hazel eyes widen for a split second then flash to green, her wolf instantly recognising what must be taking her a moment to comprehend. Her full red lips part in disbelief and she steps back, looking like a deer caught in headlights.
“Mate,” she whispers, staring at me in wonder.
We both wait, chests heaving, not sure what to do with the whirlwind of emotions and desires swirling around us. The sight of her pink tongue darting out to moisten her lips cracks my resolve and my wolf decides he knows exactly what to do. Stepping inside and reaching out to cup her cheek in my hand, I groan when she leans into my touch and closes her eyes. Kicking the door shut behind me, I feel my wolf rising within me, possessiveness flooding me.
“MINE!”
2
ETHAN
Staring down at her, I’m completely absorbed in her beauty, but I snap out of it just in time to catch her as she flings herself at me.
Small hands wrap themselves in my hair as her lips crash down on mine. Her long legs wrap around my waist and I grip her ass in my two hands, squeezing bare flesh under her oversized t-shirt – it’s all she’s wearing. I love how her full breasts press against my chest as she clings to me, and her body moulds to mine.
“I’m Ethan,” I mutter breathlessly, pulling away to look her in the eye, as though introducing myself means we’re no longer strangers. Then I dive right back in. She tastes incredible as we kiss frantically, grabbing and scratching, sucking and biting.
“Belle,” she pants, leaning back just long enough to grab her t-shirt and yank it up over her head. No bra. She’s only in panties now, every inch of skin exposed to my view.
