Obsession Falls (The Haven Brothers #1)

“What?” she asked, a small smile playing on her lips.

I’d always been a man of few words and now wasn’t the time for talking. I strode over to her, ran my hands through her hair, and pulled her mouth to mine. She whimpered slightly as I kissed her deeply.

I pulled away and flicked a quick glance at Max. He’d curled up in his spot on the couch and didn’t seem particularly interested in what we were doing.

Good dog.

I kissed along her jaw toward her ear, then spoke, my voice low. “Bedroom?”

“Oh yes,” she breathed.

That was all I needed to hear.

I picked her up and tossed her over my shoulder. A bit caveman—or maybe mountain man—of me, but let’s be honest, I’m not exactly a refined gentleman.

In her bedroom, I shut the door behind us and dropped her unceremoniously on the bed. It took us mere moments to tear off our clothes. I kissed and licked her skin as I undressed her, pausing only to let her pull my clothes off me.

It wasn’t the first time I’d seen her naked, but it was the first time I was able to appreciate her natural beauty. She was soft and curvy with slight definition in her legs, probably from all the hiking she did with her dog.

Perfection.

Her hands were silky against my rough skin, her mouth eager. I took care of the condom situation but I didn’t rush. My body ached for her but I wanted to savor this. Touch her, taste her, experience every curve.

Her hands roamed over me, fingers digging into my flesh as I explored. Her gasps and whimpers spurred me on until I couldn’t take it anymore.

Groaning, I slid inside her, reveling at the feel of her body joining with mine. It was all I could do not to explode right there.

We found our rhythm, moving in sync like this wasn’t our first time together. I felt her let go, opening up to me, sighing and moaning with the pleasure I was giving her.

I wanted to take all of her, devour her completely. I couldn’t get enough. Possessiveness and the instinct to protect her flared to life, adding intensity to every movement. Every thrust felt like a chorus ofmine, mine, mine.

The heat between us built to a breaking point. I saw her climax begin to overtake her, watched her eyes roll back and her lips part. She was so fucking beautiful, I couldn’t hold back any longer.

I unleashed inside her, groaning as the tension released in hot waves. When it was over, I paused to catch my breath.

“Wow,” she said, her lips curling in a dreamy smile. “That was amazing.”

I preened a little at her compliment. Hell yeah, it was amazing. I gave her a half-grin and gently kissed her.

I got up to deal with cleanup and she took the bathroom after me. I was about to pull my clothes back on when she came out and crawled back into bed. Normally I wasn’t much of a cuddler. The sex had been great, we’d both enjoyed it, couldn’t we get on with life?

But the little eyebrow raise she gave me, the nonverbal please, was irresistible.

I got back into bed and pulled her close. She took a deep breath, relaxing into me. I felt my muscles loosen, the tension in my body melting away at the feel of her nestled against me.

I was calm and sated, and although I was a bit afraid to admit it, maybe even happy.

July 8th

Tilikum is filled with idiots.

I went to their so-called emergency town meeting. No one noticed me. I’m good at that; going unnoticed. It’s a useful skill.

But it was a hollow victory. Who cares if I can slip in and out without calling attention to myself.

She’s still here.

I should have known my present wouldn’t be enough to drive her away. She still has her job to consider. And the mountain man.