Closing time approached, and like the day before, hours went by quickly.  She loved her job and everyone she worked with.  Quinn and Jade kept asking if she was excited about tonight.  What did they want her to say?  Yes, I’m excited.  To answer that question, she was thrilled and scared at the same time.  This would be considered their first date but she had already kissed him.  Several times.  Jeez, girl, just get a grip on this.  It was only a date.

“Closing time.  I’m letting you go home early because of your date and Haine is going with us back to pack lands,” Quinn said then put her hand on her shoulder.  “If that’s okay with you.  I’m sorry.  It’s hard sometimes to cut off being in charge.”

“Yes, that’s fine.  I checked on Haine at lunch and that’s all he can talk about.  I know nobody would ever get him there,” Alex said.  But what if they did?  No…no that was ridiculous.  Nobody even knew they were there.

“Good, because we plan to have a cookout and catch fireflies and put them in a jar so the jars will glow, but we have to put little holes in them so they can breathe.  Because they can’t if you don’t,” Quinn explained.

“Seems like you know this from experience?”

“Unfortunately, I’m called the fly killer for a reason.  I didn’t know and I had the most in my jar. Poor little suckers all died. I suffocated those beautiful bugs.”  Quinn had a frown on her face.  “But I have learned and now I order these jars just for this.  Who knew that they had jars just for firefly catching?”

Alex laughed.  “Who knew?”

“Exactly.  But any hoo, Haine will be well taken care of and he will have a blast.  We always have a good time.”  

“I know you will take good care of him,” Alex said, trying to make herself believe it.  Deep down, she knew her little brother would be fine, but there was always this nagging feeling in the back of her head that gave her the worst thoughts.  

“And Finn will take care of you, Alex.  He really is a great man.  I’m not just saying that because he’s my friend…well, yeah, I am.  But I can’t help it because he’s a good man and I think you do like him more than you thought.   Unless I’m reading this all wrong.”  Quinn shrugged.  

“I do like him.  I really do, but I’m terrified of what could happen to him if—” Alex exhaled loudly.  “What if they find me here and Finn gets hurt?  I would never forgive myself if any of you get hurt.  I couldn’t live with that.  These people are ruthless.  They killed my parents, Quinn.”

Quinn placed her hand on Alex’s shoulder.  “Alex, listen, we are shifters with incredible strength and healing abilities.  I think we can handle someone like him.  I know it doesn’t look like it, but you would be shocked at what I can do. Plus, we will know when he gets to town, too. 

“We know about everyone who comes here.  We knew you were here, but we didn’t see you as a threat.  Just wondering what you were up to then Finn scented you and that was it.  You are the one for him, Alex.  The only one for him.  Trust us to help you.”

Alex nodded.  She wanted to believe what Quinn said, but she had already lost so much in her life.  Losing Finn would crush her, but she was going on this date and she was going to trust Quinn and the others would take care of her little brother.  She had to trust someone.  

“Okay,” Alex said.

“Good.  Now, I picked this out for you to wear tonight.  Just try it on.”  Quinn held up a burgundy wraparound dress.  It was beautiful.  When Alex looked at the price tag it said seventy-five dollars, her eyes about popped out of her head.  

“I can’t pay for that, right now.  No, no, no Quinn.”

“Yes, yes, yes, you can.  I insist and I know it’s going to look fabulous on you and it’s a gift and you can’t give back a gift.  So, no arguing with the boss.   Come on, chop, chop, go up those stairs that lead to an apartment and get dressed.  Use the shower because I have laid out everything you will need on the bed.  Oh, and don’t forget these.”  Quinn held up a pair of burgundy high heel shoes.  

“Quinn!”

“What?  You can’t wear the dress without the perfect shoes.  Look, it’s my store and if I want to give one of my workers something, I will.  Go and get ready.  I will bring Haine to see you before Simone and Bain take him and Lucky back to the house.  I know you’re worried about his safety but I promise you they will guard him with their lives.” 

“But we have to hear all about it tomorrow, girl.  All the dirty details,” Quinn said, laughing, pushing Alex up the stairs. 

Alex couldn’t help but laugh.  She trusted these people.   But she was most afraid of this date tonight and how her feelings were changing for Finn.  Who was she kidding?  Alex already had feelings for the Adonis.  She even liked the way he took care of her by opening the door, anticipating her every move, she could overlook that he was bossy.  Well, maybe they would have to come to some type of agreement on that, but she liked it when he took charge and kissed her.  

Looking at herself in the mirror, Alex stared at how clingy the dress was.  It was beautifully made and fit her body in the all the right places and flared out in the places she didn’t like about herself.  “You actually look good,” she said to herself.  

“You look great.  You’re beautiful,” Finn whispered.  His voice was rough and scratchy as they stared at each other in the mirror.  

“I didn’t hear you come in,” Alex said, finally looking away.  “I guess it’s part of your job?”

Finn only nodded.  His eyes moved up and down her body and even though he didn’t say anything, she could tell he liked the dress.  “Quinn picked it out for me.”  When Finn didn’t say anything, she started to get nervous.  Looking down at the floor.  “She even picked out the shoes.”  Again, Finn didn’t answer.  “If you don’t like it, I can change.”  

Alex moved toward the bag she had brought with her jeans and a nice shirt.  She was wrong about the dress.  Before her hand even touched the bag, Finn was on her, grabbing her and pushing her against the wall.  His hand hit the wall first, blocking her from feeling any pain.  She should have felt some fear, but not with Finn. Excitement and pleasure were all she could think about now.  

“Please, tell me to stop and I will.”  Finn inhaled sharply.  His eyes were closed tightly like he was fighting with himself.  “I want you so badly.  I want you to be mine.  I want to…”  Finn swallowed hard.  “I want to make love to you.”  His voice rumbled almost at a whisper.  

“Then what are you waiting for,” Alex said, watching.  

His eyes opened and she could see the wolf’s golden color eyes blazing back at her.  “Are you sure?”

“Yes,” Alex said, smiling.

“But the date.  I should have more control.  I’m sorry, but the moment I saw you, the urge to unwrap you and make you mine was all I could see and think about.  You deserve so much more.”

“I’m not hungry for food, right now, Finn.  I…I want--”

“What baby? What do you want? Whatever it is I will give it to you.”

“I want you.” Finn smiled and stepped back then pulled the strap holding the dress together.  She was thankful she was wearing her best bra and panties when the belt came open.  She watched as his gold eyes traveled down her body.  The urge to cover herself was plaguing her, but she didn’t move.  

He groaned and pushed the fabric off her shoulders, watching as it fell to the floor.  She stood as still as she could when he moved a step back.  Finn was so intense and she was not secured enough to act sexy. 

When he didn’t say anything, she moved to pick the dress up and found herself pulled against his stomach.  “I’m hanging on by a thread, a very thin thread.  I’m afraid of hurting you, but I love what I’m seeing, Alex.  Never doubt yourself with me.  I love every part of you.”  Finn pulled her hair back and kissed the side of her neck, leaving a burning trail driving her crazy.  His fingers brushed down the middle of her chest making her skin tingle.

The tips of his fingers grazed the top of her breast making her quiver as he slowly pulled her bra strap down her arm. She had always been big breasted and she hated that they were not smaller and more perky. Pushing her hand up she tried cover herself but Finn wasn’t having any of that.

“Woman, you don’t even know how hot you are. Your breasts are the perfect size. All I want to do is—” Finn slowly pushed her hand away and pulled the strap back down and then the other one. Leaning forward he removed her panties and inhaled. “You’re perfect,” he said as he gazed at her body.

Alex gasped as Finn wasted no time, he leaned over and sucked her nipple into his mouth. Her nipples grew harder as he licked and sucked them. It was pure torture, but the most glorious torture she had ever been put through.

The man was as smooth as silk when he guided his thigh between her legs, slowly moving it back and forth for her to ride him. Pushing up slightly as she grinded her clit against him. She had never felt anything this good. Rocking back and forth, Alex moaned, about to come.

Grasping his hair, Alex pulled Finn closer. He hit all the right spots, so much so, but she wanted more. She had to have more of him. She was almost to the point of desperation.

She gasped when he looked like he wasn’t going to move from her breasts.

“I want to take my time, but I can see that it’s not going to happen right now. Plus, I can smell your pussy and I want to taste you.” Finn’s eyes glowed as he picked her up and took her to the bed and lightly set her down.

She lay there listening to him talk dirty to her. She never knew she would love to hear a man talk like that to her. The moment his finger traced the outer part of her lips she thought she was going to fly off the bed. Sticking one finger in his mouth, Finn continued to stare at her.

“That feels—”

“You taste so good. How does this feel?” Finn asked watching her as his finger pushed inward.

“Oh…Oh…Finn. More,” Alex moaned.

“I like when you beg. You want more, baby?” Finn pushed two then three fingers inside her. At this moment, she didn’t care how big Finn was, she wanted the man. She couldn’t wait.

“I need you, Finn. I need you inside me.” Alex felt helpless. She couldn’t stop herself from pleading. She shouldn’t, but for the life of her, she couldn’t stop begging. Lust had taken over and there wasn’t any going back.

Giving her what she wanted, Finn got up and quickly undressed. Reaching out her hands, she ran her fingers down his chest feeling every hard muscle. His skin was shockingly smooth and hot.

Grasping her hair, Finn pulled her head closer. She even liked how he was taking control. His lips were driving her wild as they teased her. She felt so desperate for him as he slowly tortured her more. She had never had a lover like Finn. He was superbly outstanding in the kissing arena. Never had a man kissed her like he was. Her body felt on fire and melting. If he didn’t give her what she wanted, she didn’t know if she could control herself.

“Finn, please—”

“Please what? You need to tell me what you want. I need you to talk to me.” The man let go of her hair and started kissing down her chest until that powerful tongue of his started licking. Her hips lifted automatically wanting him to touch her more. Not only was he brilliant at kissing, the man was just as good at oral sex. He licked and sucked until her body howled at the sensations.

“Oh, Finn, please, please, please. I’ll beg. I will.”

“I like you this way. What do you want Alexandria and I will give it to you?”

“I want you, now.” She screamed out. She needed to be closer to him. Who knew if it was the mating pull, but whatever it was, it had consumed her. It was so powerful of a feeling that she came screaming his name. But she needed more. She wanted all of him before she felt whole again.

“You are driving me wild, Alexandria Marsh, my mate. You taste so good that I could feast on you forever.”

“No, no, Finn. Please.” Jeez, she couldn’t believe she was acting so needy. Climbing up her body, Alex grabbed a hold of his hair and brought his head down to hers. She could taste herself as he kissed her.

“Wrap your legs around me,” Finn said, breathing hard.

Before she could ask for more, Finn thrust forward. “Oh, Finn.” She gasped, getting used to his size. He was so sweet and patient as he waited for her to adjust.

“Are you okay, baby?” His voice was so low and serious that she opened her eyes searching for anything that was wrong. He was so big and long that she was scared he wouldn’t fit, but like he said, it would.

“Perfect, if you would move.”

Finn laughed but slowly started pushing further. She knew it would be a tight fit but the man knew what he was doing. She was slick as he inched in more. There wasn’t much pain just pressure. “Wow,” Alex squeaked as Finn flipped her over, putting her on top. Slowly, he pushed upward. The motion felt wonderful as she slid down farther.

“Does this help?”

“Oh, yes, it feels great,” Alex said, pushing up with her knees. Staring down at Finn’s beautiful face, she knew he was the one.

Sliding down more, Alex closed her eyes as the feeling of fullness overwhelmed her. Tears slid from her eyes, she felt so much happiness with Finn. It was so unreal how these feelings consumed every part of her mind and body.

Flipping her back over, Finn slowly pulled out. “Alex, I’m so sorry, baby. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” His body was tensed as he rubbed his hands up and down her arms.

Alex tried to hold the laugh in, but she needed to lighten the mood. “You didn’t hurt me, Finley Egan. You’ve made me so…happy.” She swallowed audibly. “But please, don’t stop. I’m not in pain, at least, not in the bad way.”

Finn’s eyebrows arched up. “I’ve made you happy?”

“Of course, you do, but if you don’t get back inside me, I might die from withdrawals.”

“Wrap your legs around me. I wouldn’t want you to go without,” Finn said, smiling as he slowly slid inside her. This was what she was missing all those years with the immature boys who only cared about themselves. She had read about it, but the man was a freaking professional in the sack.

Without missing a beat, Finn picked up his pace going deeper each time until his cock couldn’t go any farther. “How does this feel?”

“So, good.” Alex felt the vibrations to come. “Harder, Finn. Harder.”

Her nails dug deeply into his back as she held on. Finn was giving her exactly what she wanted. The sound of their ragged breaths was the last coherent sound she heard before she contracted around him. Alex groaned holding on tightly as the tremors racked her body. His body stilled waiting for her. Again, this was something she wasn’t used to when Finn allowed her to come before him.

“You didn’t…” Alex blushed still not used to talking dirty to Finn.

“I will, but I wanted to watch you first.”

Clamping down, Alex watched as the Finn’s expression turned. She wanted to watch him now. Finn didn’t disappoint when he started moving slowly at first then thrusting faster until the vibrations quickly started again.

“Are you okay?” Finn groaned out. She nodded until her body stiffened. Knowing she couldn’t stop it, Alex exploded for the second time. It was only when her thoughts came back to her that she realized they hadn’t used a condom, but for the life of her, she couldn’t think about that right now. Sleep was quickly approaching when Finn rolled off her and pulled her closer to him, cradling her body next to his. She didn’t even feel cold as he wrapped his body spooning hers.

The last words she heard was Finn kissing the side of her cheek and whispering, “I love you.”