Three months later …

They stood beneath a large oak tree. The wind gently caressed Ana’s hair. She bit down on her bottom lip. Winston pushed the gold band onto his soon-to-be mate’s finger. It slid into place next to the diamond solitaire. The shifters had adapted their mating ceremony to include some human traditions. Ana smiled through her tears, which sparkled on her lashes in the afternoon sun.

“You okay?” he whispered.

“So happy.” Her smile widened and his heart almost fucking burst from sheer love for this female. She wore one of those poofy white gowns adorned with sparkling crystals and pearls. Her breasts looked superb in the corset top. Her hair was piled high on her head, her ears sparkled with diamond earrings. She was a vision. So beautiful, she threatened to steal his breath. He was the luckiest male alive.

“I wish you both a long and happy life together,” the elder went on. “Many moons. May your home be filled with happiness, laughter and may you be blessed with young ones.” He continued, “I hereby declare the two of you almost mated. You may kiss your female.”

Ana frowned. “Almost?”

Winston crushed his lips to hers. His female’s hands threaded around his neck. He swallowed her gasp of surprise as his tongue breached her mouth. He wasn’t fucking around here. Ana was his … finally … well, almost at any rate. He broke the kiss, looking deep into her eyes. “I love you,” he whispered.

Not waiting for her response, he hoisted her over his shoulder. The humans in the crowd gasped. The shifters hollered and cat-called.

“Winston!” Ana’s voice was laced with surprise and possibly a little embarrassment. “Put me down.” She kept her voice low.

He began walking towards their home, taking big strides, careful not to jostle her too much.

“Winston!” she yelled.

“Where is he taking her?” Ana’s mother asked, sounding worried.

“It’s all a part of the ceremony,” Ash said, he could tell that his friend was smiling. “They’ll join us a bit later at the celebration.”

Somewhere in the distance, Edith and Doctor Brenner laughed their asses off.

“Does he have to manhandle her like that?” Winston detected a hint of excitement in his mother-in-law’s voice.

Ash chuckled, he said something back but Winston was too far away to hear what it was.

“What are you doing?” Ana was wriggling. “Put me down.”

Winston slapped her ass through all the layers of her dress. “I’m making you mine.”

“What are you talking about?” He pushed the door open to their home and quickly made his way to the bedroom. “I am yours … Winston.” She growled his name. The way she said it had his balls pulling tight.

“No, you’re almost mine. Almost.”

“Oh!” She gasped when she realized why they were here. “We’re going to consummate our mating now. As in right now?” she gasped. “We can’t. What about our guests?”

Winston allowed her to slide gently down his body. Her face was a little red from hanging upside down and her eyes were a bit dazed. “We should wait until after the—”

“I’m done waiting.” He cupped her jaw. “I’ve waited long enough. Do you know how hard it’s been to be buried deep inside and not sink my teeth into you?”

He watched the column of her neck move as she swallowed thickly. Ana shook her head.

“I’ve had to deny every instinct.” He clenched his teeth. “I won’t wait. I’m making you mine and then we can head to the ceremony.”

“Okay.” Her voice was breathy. “I love that you’re this impatient.”

He spun her around, there were what looked like a thousand little buttons all along the back of the corset part of the dress. He growled, his big hands felt clumsy when trying to undo one of them. The buttons were looped through a tiny thread. “This dress is …”

“Don’t tear my dress.” She glanced back at him as he unleashed a string of curses, all under his breath.

“Fine,” he conceded, pulling the fabric down so that her breasts spilled out the top. “Much fucking better,” he sighed taking one of the pink tips into his mouth. Come to think of it, she was gorgeous in the dress. Her little tits pushed up high over the lace. Ana was the perfect combination of sweet and sexy. She moaned when he sucked on a plump nipple. Groaned when he nipped on her flesh.

Then he grabbed her by the hips and placed her on the bed. “We’ll work around the dress.”

“Okay.” Her voice had grown husky. A sign of how turned on she was.

He pushed up all ten layers of chiffon and lace. Okay, there probably weren’t as many as ten layers, but it felt like it.

Her pussy was covered in a tiny scrap of white lace. He could see her thin strip of fur. His mouth watered. Ana opened her legs and arched her back. The fabric was soaked through. Using one finger, he traced her slit softly. Ana squirmed. Then he closed his mouth over her clit, sucking on her right through the fabric. She whimpered. Impatient now, he pushed the fabric aside, enjoying the view for a few seconds. Glistening flushed pink. Her clit was swollen. He laved the bundle of nerves using the tip of his tongue.

“Fuck,” his sweet mate cursed loudly. Ana had completely come out of her shell over the last few months. “God, yes!” she yelled when he laved her again. “Suck it,” she begged.

Winston held back a chuckle. He did as she asked. Ana’s hips bucked as he closed his mouth over her clit. She gripped his hair, rocking against his mouth. “Oh yeah! Oh!” He inserted two fingers and pumped them in and out of her. Winston knew he should take it slow but he was too damned impatient. He had meant what he said, his patience was all but gone. His canines felt sharp against his tongue. He sucked, licked and continued to pump those fingers. Ten seconds later and she was flying apart with a hard yell.

“You are so good at that,” she said, panting.

Winston smiled, his face felt taut and his dick all out fucking throbbed, as did his gums.

“It’s why I mated you. You’re fabulous in bed.”

“Is that the only reason?” he asked.

Her eyes glinted and her mouth twitched. She shook her head. “And because you have a big cock.” Her eyes dipped to what could only be a huge bulge in his suit pants.

“Really now?”

She nodded. “And because I love you so very, very much.” Her eyes misted. “You’re everything to me.”

“Fuck!” he snarled, trying not to sound like an animal … and failed. “Sorry.” He squeezed the back of his neck. “My instincts are riding me hard right now.” He pulled on the lace covering her sex, it shredded apart. “I need to fuck you now … seriously fuck you. I need to make you mine, Ana.” He looked from her pussy to her beautiful face.

She swallowed thickly and nodded. “I can’t wait to be yours.”

“I’m going to bite you.”

“I know.” A flash of fear crossed her face.

“It’ll feel amazing, I promise.”

“I trust you, my love.”

“Good.” Another low growl caused his chest to vibrate. “I’m sorry, I’m just so turned on. So desperate to mark you.”

Ana reached up and cupped his jaw. “You don’t ever need to apologize to me. I told you, I love your wolf. I love how beautiful your eyes look right now. So golden and glowing. I love how sharp your teeth look and how desperate you are for me. I feel the same way about you.”

“Good.” He reached down and unclasped his belt. His hand actually shook as he undid his pants. Instead of taking his cock out, he moved to his shirt and undid the buttons, loving how greedy Ana’s eyes had become. Loving how she licked her lips as he pulled down his zipper. His dick sprang free. It was like the horny fucker was trying to get at her. Couldn’t say he blamed it one bit.

“You ready?” he asked, his gaze raking over her body. Her beautiful little breasts spilling over the corset. Poofy dress bunched up around her hips. Glistening pussy and ripped lace between her thighs which were splayed for him. All for him.

Ana nodded. She threaded her hands around his neck and pulled him onto her.

“Wrap your legs around me.” His voice was a rough rasp, tight with need. She did as he said, so hot and so wet. He couldn’t fucking wait to push inside her. Face-to-face. Chest-to-chest. He wanted to watch her come. Wanted to feel her shake beneath him as he bit down into her.

Forcing himself to calm the fuck down, he kissed along the column of her neck. He sucked on her ear. Ana moaned. Then he took her mouth and kissed her. So good he could hardly breathe. He pulled back, watching her face contort in pleasure as he sank into her. Slowly. Oh so slowly.

Ana whispered his name. Balls deep. Her pussy so snug, so damned wet. “You feel amazing.”

“So do you.” She was panting.

He pulled her thighs high, sinking in deeper. Ana moaned. “Love you,” he growled as he began to move. Hard, slow thrusts that had her shouting out from the word go. His balls were already tight. So close to coming it was scary.

Winston sucked on the tip of a finger and slid his hand between them, quickly zoning in on her clit. Her eyes widened and her groans became deeper. He kissed her and moved backwards to look at her, and then kissed her again. Loving how the pleasure enhanced her beauty. Eyes wide and glassy, cheeks flushed. Jaw tight as her little fingers dug into his back. Her heels did the same. Her yells grew louder, deeper. He sounded like a fucking beast. Grunting and groaning. His teeth felt huge. Thankfully, they didn’t seem to scare her. The opposite seemed true.

Her gasps grew short and choppy. She tightened around him and then she was letting go. Her jaw turning slack as her pussy clamped the hell out of him.

Winston ground out her name as his own orgasm hit. Careful! Easy! Take it slow! He leaned in as she was coming down. Softly! Using every ounce of willpower he possessed, he bit down on her neck.

Ana’s whole body stiffened and then she screamed. Loud and shrill. Her pussy clamped down so hard, it hurt. His orgasm reignited and his dick felt like it was exploding. Winston released her neck as his eyes rolled back, he groaned so loudly his throat hurt. The spasms around his cock turned to flutters, he eased his thrusts until he stopped moving all together, careful to keep his weight off of Ana. He could taste her on his lips. Utter joy coursed through him.

Her eyes were closed. She was breathing deeply. He placed a kiss on her lips. She moaned, her eyes fluttered. Winston brushed the hair from her face.

“You okay?”

She made a noise of affirmation.

“Is your neck okay?” The bite had broken the skin as was required. Winston licked the wound. Ana moaned and she shivered.

“You killed me,” she murmured. Her voice a bit slurred. “Too good.” Her eyes were still closed.

“The sex will get even better.”

Her lids cracked open just a little. “No way.” She shook her head.

“Yeah, when you bite me back.” He brushed another kiss on her lips. He chuckled. “Have a power-nap and then we’d better get back to the ceremony.”

Her eyes widened but they were hazy. “Oh … oh flip.”

“Sleep for a few minutes,” he urged. “We haven’t been gone that long.”

“I want to do that again.” She gave him a drunk looking smile.

“Later.”

“Promise?” Her eyes were already closing. Her breathing deepening.

Winston chuckled. “I promise.” Easiest promise he had ever made.