“Growly thing?”
“What are you worried about?” she asks.
“I’m blunt,” I say.
“Yes.”
“You want the truth?”
“Always.”
“We'll always respect your opinions and boundaries.”
“Good.”
“But we like to instruct. As long as it’s consensual, we'll fuck you how we want. Perhaps we'll ask you to address us in a certain way.” I allow my animal to rise, and push my senses out. Her heartbeat increases.
“Address you as what?”
“Daddy or Sir.” She bites her lip and looks away. “Would you like that?” Her desire rises, and she crosses her arms.
“I think I might,” she whispers. Licking her lips, she turns back to me.
“We'll explore.”
“We will?”
“But not tonight.”
“No, of course not.” She clears her throat.
“You need to go in,” I say.
“Why? Are you going to bed?”
“No, but you need to.”
“I don’t want you to be alone.”
“I’ll be fine.”
“You shouldn’t stay out here by yourself.” She frowns.
“Baby,” I sigh and step close. “I’m holding on by a thread. You aren’t ready for me to fuck you against the window. You look too fucking good in my shirt, and I can smell your sweet scent. My animal is ready to pounce. You're my mate. I want to claim you.I want to be the one biting your lip and several other parts of your body. I’m trying to give you time. If I come in with you, I’m following you to your room, but we won’t be sleeping.”
“Oh,” she breathes.
“So, give me a break, and go to bed.” I step back and slide my hands into my pockets. She walks backward toward the door.
“I’ll see you in the morning.” She turns, but pauses before going inside. “I will decide what pace I want. I never thought I would like a dominant man, and I have never called anyone Daddy or Sir. That doesn’t mean I won’t love it. The difference is, I’ve never met any men worthy of giving up control.” She steps inside. “I’ve only known you guys for a few hours, but since the second we met, all I want to do is give you everything.” She closes the door, stands still, pressing her hand to the glass briefly before walking toward her room.
I clench my fists, my nails elongating, digging into my skin. The pain will help distract me from chasing her. I’ve been lying to myself. I’m not afraid of her reaction, but my own. Haven could destroy me. If she gives us a chance, we'll fall for her. I will love her until the end of time, loyal, fierce, and smothering. If anything ever happens to her or she takes her love away, nothing will bring me back from the devastation.
I growl and spin around, wrapping my hands around the rail. Bowing my head, I close my eyes, exhaling harshly. My body and animal will adapt to her scent. Over time, my reaction will ease. I will always want to be near her, but I won’t be as desperate. My skin heats remember the shock and desire as she gazed upon it. The animal inside wanted to show off. I wished for her touch. Shifters aren’t afraid to show affection; we thrive on it. We don’t think it’s odd to share one woman. It just means that she will never want for anything. Her needs and protection will always come first.
And in giving her what she needs, I get everything I want.
Chapter Nine
