Page 39 of An Anomaly of Sunlight

He shakes his head. “No, only marked wolves have a knot. That pleasure is only for one’s mate. To answer your first question,” he smirks. This must be what he was referring to as canine anatomy. But, if shifter bodies were made for this, I wouldn’t let it worry me.

“There’s no one else I’d rather have beside me as I explore this new part of my life.” The warmth of his gaze heats my chest as I add, “I love you, Skyler.” Placing a hand on either side of me on the counter, he presses a swift kiss to my lips. “Amethyst, I lo⁠—”

An amused voice filters through the air. “Order for Skyler?” Nodding, Skyler moves to take the bag from the young delivery driver, pushing some folded cash in their hand in exchange. “Thank you very much!” With a surprised grin, they turn to leave throwing a wink over their shoulder and adding, “Enjoy.”

Just as the driver walks out, an older man walks in. I open my mouth to greet him, then close it when Skyler beats me to it. “Ambrose! Maeve got you all the way out to Vrynthis?” The man, Ambrose, looks wholly unamused. “Normally I wouldn’t be caught dead in this shit town. But with Danika nearly due to have the baby, I could use the extra cash.”

Skyler places our bag of food on the counter next to me. He pulls out a container and offers it to me. “Right. The first grand pup, you’ve got to spoil them,” he beams at Ambrose. “You’d be correct there, and this stuff is all much more costly than when Danika was a young ‘un.” Ambrose gestures to me, “Who’s this?”

“Amethyst,” Skyler answers. “She’s an associate in my store.” I don’t miss the way Ambrose cocks his brow. Gathering from their conversation that he was a shifter as well, perhaps he can tell what Skyler and I are to one another.

“Nice to meet you,” I smile, reaching out to shake his hand. Ambrose accepts my hand, dipping his head, “You as well, child.” Turning toward the office, he says, “Well, I’ll be trying to get the paperwork in order. I doubt there’ll be much business, as is usual. Maeve informed me there would be a new hire coming in right about,” his eyes shoot down to his wrist, “huh, now. So, whenever you kids finish that lunch, feel free to head home.”

“Sounds good, thank you, Brosey,” Skyler mumbles around a mouthful of steak. “Enjoy your evening,” I add with a wave.

Tossing the last of my clothes into my bag, I accidentally glance at the window. A shiver runs up my spine thinking about the mysterious voice. No sooner does the fear creep in; Skyler’s chest is against my back. “Ready, Sunlight?” He asks, wrapping his arms around me.

With a final peek at the window, I turn to face him, “Ready if you are.” His eyes dart to the bed, then back to me. “Well, I wouldn’t exactly say ready. But I know we have things to take care of back home.” A pang of sadness hits me. Delilah. Not to mention the conversation I’ll have to have with Mom.

My skin suddenly feels itchy, and my sweater feels like a weighted blanket. Glancing toward the bathroom I ask, “Actually, do I have time for a quick shower?” Skyler tilts my chin up, his hungry gaze raking over me. “Does it have to be quick?”

His innuendo drips straight to my core. Squeezing my thighs together, I take his hand in mine. He sucks in a breath at the contact. I tease, “It can be whatever pace you want.” His eyes take on that beautiful green sheen, then he tugs me toward the bathroom.

Twenty-Five

Skyler

My eyes follow Amethyst as she leans over to check the temperature of the water. Chocolate hair flows over ivory skin embracing her delicate curves. Last night only solidified the need to memorize every inch of her body. For my fingertips to trace her skin, leaving trails of devotion in their wake.

Not that it was ever in question, but Amethyst is my obsession.

She turns to me and that stunning amber gaze makes my heart race. Without a word she glances toward the shower and then to me as she steps inside. She leaves the door open in silent invitation. I slip out of my khakis and follow her into the cascading water.

Brushing a wisp of hair out of my eye she chuckles, “I would’ve never imagined my life turning out this way when I first walked into Burrow’s that day.” She trails her finger down my chest sending an electric zing straight to my cock. “But I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

I cradle her face in my palms, pressing a kiss on her soft lips. “You walking into Burrow’s is the best thing to ever happen to me.” Her eyes search mine. She seems… uncertain. Our interrupted conversation from earlier blares to the forefront of my mind. “Oh, Amethyst,” I sigh.

I pull her flush to me, running the thumb of my other hand across her cheek. “I love you.” Her lips part, eyes alight with longing as she melts into me. For several long moments neither of us move. Just allowing the water to pour over us as we hold each other.

As I reach up to brush her hair behind her ear, she skims her fingers across my skin. Fire dances through my veins. Stopping on my hips, she quirks a brow, a suggestive grin on her face as she glances between us.

I match her expression, nipping at her bottom lip. Then slowly trail kisses downward. I press a kiss to her neck, chest, nipple. She sighs, clenching her thighs together. That will not do. I grin up at her as I kneel, kissing her stomach and hips. Then tug softly on her left ankle, urging her to lift her leg.

She rests her right arm on the built-in shelf to give herself leverage and knocks the complimentary soaps down. I pause for a moment drinking in the sight of her. The curves of her thighs, the dark curls framing her delicious pussy. “You are a goddess,” I speak against the skin of her thigh, sucking softly. The pink circle left behind ignites a primal part of me. Oh, to see her wearing her mate mark.

I drape her leg over my shoulder, pressing a kiss teasingly close to her center. She sucks in a breath as my fingers glide through her folds. A breathy moan escapes me.

“Baptize me, Sunlight.”

Without waiting for a response, I swirl my tongue around her clit. Amethyst’s moans are music echoing around us. Two fingers dip inside. She fists a hand in my hair as her heel presses into my back pulling me closer. I curl them inside her, flattening my tongue against her clit. “Skyler...” she pants.

“What do you want to tell me, love?” Her fingers move through my hair, “I just... fuck...” her voice trails off as she takes in another deep breath. “Mm,” I hum against her, “look at you doing so good for me.” Her head drops to the side as water drips between us.

My thumb takes my tongue’s place on her clit gently tracing a few circles before withdrawing. I slowly slide her leg off my shoulder and stand. She straightens, looking up at me through hooded eyes.

Her blushed cheeks, the slight part of her lips. All sense of control is lost when it comes it her. She unravels me completely. In the same heartbeat she threads her fingers into my hair, raising on her toes and capturing my lips with her own.

I angle her head to deepen the kiss. Her tongue brushes against my lower lip, sliding inside and tangling with mine. She swallows my moan and my free hand finds her nipple, rolling it between my fingers and pulling a gasp from her.