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Nora’s body was on fire. She knew that she wasn’t making things up in her head anymore. Every tingling in her body longed for more than just his hand to touch her.
Why did something so wrong feel so right? Or was that just the way of the world?
If Hudson felt it also, then was it really wrong?
They stayed silent, looking at each other. Nora didn’t move her hand, nor did Hudson. The only sound was the crackling of the wood in the flames of the fire.
Then Hudson slowly moved his hand to her face as he leaned in.
Nora’s breath caught in her throat. She so badly wanted to feel his lips on hers. To feel his hands glide all over her body.
He closed the gap and pressed his lips to hers, creating an electric shock wave to fall over Nora’s nerve endings.
The kiss was soft at first, but it quickly became deep and hungry as they both seemed to give in to each other.
She was tired of fighting for what made her happy. It made her a hypocrite to tell children to see the lighter side to help them achieve their goals of happiness when she couldn’t do it for herself.
They pressed themselves into one another as their fingers feverishly stripped the other. In a moment, they were naked on the couch, in a tangle of limbs and lust.
Nora had a fleeting moment that made her wonder if she should go through with this. Was sex with a bear shifter who she could never have crazy? But then Hudson’s overly large cock pressed hard into her thigh before sliding deep inside her. She gasped as she pushed her doubt into the abyss with a moan.
She threw caution to the wind, letting her desires be fully met with Hudson’s eager, hard cock as their rhythm fell into perfect sync. The need for each other was mutual. That was clearer now than it had been before. If this was all they were destined to have, then she accepted that.
Doomed or not, Nora was happy and willing to risk it all with him.
EIGHTEEN
HUDSON
The drive back home was quiet. Mostly because everyone in the SUV was exhausted. Hudson, Nora, and Hannah had such a wonderful getaway that now only catching up on sleep remained.
But if Hudson was honest with himself, there was more to the quiet than mere tiredness. Yes, their lovemaking was so sweet and incredible. But the question hung in the air like a looming albatross coming in for the kill.
As Hudson meandered along the winding mountain road, he had more to think about than staying out of the ditches.
Me, with a human. Why am I doing this to myself? And more importantly, why am I doing this to Nora and Hannah? The two people I care about most in the whole world. And for what? I get so close to Nora, only to walk away because she can’t shift, leaving her with a broken heart. And Hannah. She’s been through too much as it is. To bond so tightly with Nora, then to have Hannah’s mother figure simply walk away. How cruel can I be?
Hudson glanced at Nora. Her head leaned against the side window. And as soon as he looked, she quickly closed her eyes. He wasn’t the only one who was dealing with tension.
It’s not like I don’t like human females. I do. But I’m the alpha of a shifter clan. More is expected of me than from a mere member. I’m to carry on the line, aren’t I? Have a shifter son. I can’t do that with Nora or any human like her. To have children with her would be like not having any at all. At least, that would be how the clan would feel.
Hudson sighed. He took a sip of the hot coffee Nora had made both of them in to-go mugs before they left the cabin. He side-eyed her again. Her eyes remained closed this time, and she looked like she was truly sleeping.
Look at her there, all cuddled up under a quilt. Such a beauty. And look how she took care of us before we left. Set up a cozy bed for Hannah in the back. Made her a hot chocolate to go and coffee for her and me. She is the perfect wife and mother. And human.
Hudson’s expression was dour. His emotions churned like the five stages of grief. He was experiencing a loss, but Nora was right there beside them.
Hudson opened the middle console, grabbed a bottle of Tylenol, and swallowed a couple of tablets with his coffee.
The pull of both ways …allegiance to the clan and his affection for Nora …roiled in his gut like a water mill, over and over, up and down. Hudson had never experienced car sickness, but stopping by the side of the road and retching wasn’t too far from his mind.
Hudson stopped looking at Nora. He did his best to remove her existence from his mind.I have to keep my eyes on the prize. I have to focus. Nora is here as Hannah’s nurse and nothing more. What we had the other night was a moment of weakness. That’s all.
There could be no other way. Even if he bowed down to his feelings for Nora, what would be the chances the clan would accept another mixed marriage? He knew well how they treated poor Frank and Alice. How could he put Nora through that? How could he endure it himself?
“How are you doing back there, sweetie?” Hudson eyed Hannah through the rearview mirror.
Hannah yawned. “I’m fine, just sleepy. Are we there yet?”
