Chapter 8

Two hours passed until the silence was finally broken.

“What are we going to do,” Tess asked.

Connor was silent and in thought. He’d already changed into the clothing that Tess brought along. It was loose and dirty but at least it covered him.

“We need to find a place to sleep,” he said.

They continued down the road for a while longer until a small town sprung up around them. It couldn’t have been more than three blocks in length with nothing more than a small market and a few scattered shops. In the distance, on the far side of town, a motel sign caught their eye and Connor pulled into the small lot.

The front desk was lit by a single covered lamp, and in the back of the office was a television flashing the newest late night shows for the clerk. Connor dinged the bell for service and the clerk reluctantly joined them in the foyer.

“What can I do for you,” he asked.

“One room for the night,” Connor said.

“I’ll need a valid credit card,” the clerk replied.

Connor searched the jeans Tess gave him and found a wallet stashed in one of the pockets. He pulled the only card inside and handed it to the clerk. The clerk busily wrote down a few of the details and reached under the desk for a key and offered it to Connor.

“Room 5, two doors down; checkout is at 11 a.m. tomorrow, have a good night.”

With that, the clerk returned to his television show and Connor gathered Tess from the truck. The two walked hand in hand to the room that waited for them.

Inside was a single large bed that dominated the space. A chair sat behind a table that rested by the only window, which faced the parking lot. Connor drew the curtain closed and bolted both locks on the door.

Tess plopped to the bed which bounced under her weight.

“We should probably clean ourselves up,” Connor said.

Tess nodded and made for the single bathroom in the back of the room. Connor sat at the window and peeked through the tiny slit the curtains left.

Before she disappeared behind the bathroom door she stood still, staring at Connor as he watched vigilantly over their safety. He had protected her life twice in a single day. It was then that she realized that it wasn’t just his looks, but truly the man deep inside that she loved.

Connor, on the other hand was worried. His truck was easy to spot and there was nowhere nearby to hide the vehicle. If any bear happened to drive by, and recognize it, they would be in for some trouble.

He also worried about Tess. If anything happened to her he had no idea what he would do with himself. She was quickly becoming his reason to keep pushing forward. Without her in his life, he might have just stayed with his pack, and probably died with them.

There was the dilemma that plagued him. Was she worth more to him than his family? But, he already knew the answer, and it was an emphatic yes. Thinking of his pack felt as though thinking of the past, but Tess had him considering his future.

The sound of the shower sprang to life. Tess poked her head out of the bathroom door, and with her dirty covered hair and grubby face, she beamed a smile that Connor wouldn’t soon forget.

“Am I taking this shower alone?” she asked with a coy grin.

Connor smiled.

“Someone should keep watch,” he said.

Tess rolled her eyes.

“We have a two hour head start,” she said, “I think we have time for one shower.”

Connor was nothing if not intrigued by her proposal. Outside, nothing moved in the darkness and he felt safe for the moment. He knew she was probably right, the odds of them being found tonight were slim, and more than likely the bears still had their hands full with the Night Howlers.

He tore the shirt from his body, and Tess stole a glance at his muscular physique. Part of her knew that she should be more worried about their situation, but this was the first night she’d spent in a room with Connor, alone.

Her adrenaline was still pumping from their escape, and her heart was still racing with anticipation. She wanted to be closer to Connor. She was beginning to understand how much he really meant. However, she didn’t know how to approach him as a woman. She only really understood the beast inside.

“What are you staring at,” he asked.

Her eyes went wide as she realized she hadn’t taken her eyes off him for a while. Tess ducked behind the door, feeling embarrassed.

Connor joined her shortly and tore off what remained of his clothing. She had seen him naked plenty of times on their runs together, but tonight it was something special. Seeing him bare himself before her sent her breath quickening.

Tess stepped into the shower, pulling the curtain closed behind her, and only then did she take off her clothes. Connor pulled the curtain open enough for his head to fit through.

“What’s gotten into you?” he asked.

“Nothing,” she said, nervously.

Connor could sense her nerves and pulled the drape closed as he exited.

“You know I’ve seen you naked plenty of times,” he said.

Tess threw her wet clothing over the shower curtain.

“Alright, I’ll take one after you-”

“It’s not that,” she interrupted.

“Then what is it?” he asked.

Tess didn’t know how to put her feelings into words, but tried her best.

“When we go running, and lie together, it just feels like instinct. I’ve never been close with you before,” she said.

“What do you mean by close?” he wondered.

“We’ve never,” she coughed, “been intimate.”

Connor laughed and pulled the shower curtain open.

“Is that all you’re worried about?” Connor said.

Tess did her best to cover herself with her hands, and Connor got the hint. He didn’t leave right away but instead waited at the precipice of the shower.

“You are the most perfect creature I’ve ever laid my eyes on,” he said.

Tess felt a little more confident and leaned in close to kiss Connor on the lips. He smiled and returned her affections, then reached his arm to cradle her around her back. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down her spine.

His large powerful hands covered almost the length of her entire back and more of her fear melted away. His other arm reached around to hug her around the waist and she felt at ease in his embrace.

With a playful tug, Tess pulled Connor into the shower. The dirt from his face drifted away with the flowing water. His hand reached around her neck and he pulled her into a passionate kiss. Her muscles released what remained of their tension.

Her pert nipples pressed into his chest and the sensation excited him. His cock began to throb and pressed against her stomach. She reached out a hand and stroked the length of his long shaft. The water continued to flow over them both and she could already feel her own arousal deep inside.

She pulled her face from the kiss and smiled, lowering herself in the shower to meet with his growing beast. She stroked his shaft with her hand; he tossed his head back and moaned from the feeling that shot through his body.

She tongued the tip of his now bulging cock and could taste his salty pre-cum starting to form. She licked along the shaft while Connor stroked his hand through her hair. Then she could tease him no longer.

She took him into her mouth, as much as she could. He was quite large, and part of her wondered what it would feel like inside her. She’d been with men before but Connor made them all seem small by comparison.

Tess stroked back and forth along his dick. She could feel his thick cock swell and throb and with each stroke she tried to push it further down her throat. The sensation excited Connor more and he breathed heavily.

He took her head in his hand and started working her head on his shaft. She wrapped her hands around his thighs and lost herself in the moment. Already she could feel her arousal dripping down her leg.

Then she felt his member swell in her throat and as he tried to pull himself out, she held him firm. She wanted to taste him. And, within seconds the thick, salty, taste permeated her mouth. She swallowed as much of it as she could but it was more than she could bear.

He gasped from the orgasm that shook him to his core. He’d never felt anything so powerful with a woman before. He pulled himself free from her mouth and she let the remainder of his load slide down her throat.

Connor could already feel his cock begin to bulge, again. He wanted to devour her. His wolf instincts took over and he lifted her to her feet and forced her against the shower wall. She gasped from his sudden movement but smiled with excitement.

He ran his finger along her dripping slit and circled the tip of her clit lightly. She inhaled sharply as a bolt of lightning shot up her spine. She arched her back from the sensation. Connor reached a hand around and played with her still perky nipples while lining his sex up with hers.

He rubbed the tip of his cock along her wetness and she shuddered. Connor lifted her leg with one hand and pulled her close with the other. Then she could feel him begin to slide into her greedy hole.

He was slow at first; Tess closed her eyes and enjoyed each inch that pressed into her. Connor felt amazing. His large cock pressed further and further until she felt she might not be able to take anymore, but then continued further still.

She gasped from the sheer size of what was filling her. She tossed her head back and tried to exhale but couldn’t find her breath. He paused for a moment and enjoyed the grip of her tight hole. But, when the moment was over he began to withdraw himself.

Tess exhaled as he slowly pulled outwards and took another sharp breath as he pressed himself back inside. The thrusts started to increase in speed as did her breath. Each pump sent wave after wave of pleasure through her body and she wanted more.

She started to work herself along his shaft. Urging for more and receiving in kind. Her body was hot with pleasure and she could already feel an orgasm beginning to build in the depths of her stomach.

Tess fought as hard as she could to delay the sensation but she had no control over herself. Connor continued to thrust, forcing her closer and closer to the edge. Tess bit her lip to hold on just a little longer, but the feeling took over.

Her body writhed as waves of pleasure poured down her. Every muscle tensed as she gritted her teeth. She’d never felt something so powerful take hold in her life. The ecstasy of the moment tore through her body and ravaged her to her core.

Connor still continued to bore himself into her, harder and harder, until again he felt himself swell. He unleashed everything he had into her. Connor held her stomach with his hand. He could feel her heat escaping, but he held her close.

Her body was limp, as though she’d saved everything she had for their passionate moment. With care, he lifted her from the shower and draped her in a towel.

Tess craned her neck and kissed Connor on the neck. He, in turn, kissed her forehead. They sat in the bathroom, huddled in each other’s warmth, neither wanting to let go of the other.