Lawson’s knees went weak every time he saw Liv. Long red hair fell in loose waves down her back, and green eyes captured his heart. She was a stunning female. His cock jerked in agreement as he perused her from head to toe.

A fuzzy blue sweater hugged her lush bosom, and a toned tummy peeked above her low-rise jeans. His mouth watered at the thought of slipping his tongue inside her belly button then sliding lower to feast on her feminine flesh. He wished Kristi wasn’t in the room so he could take advantage of the sexy female before him. A fantasy of bending her over the workbench and taking her from behind flashed through his mind, and he licked his lips. To be continued later, he thought as he walked toward his alluring redhead.

“Hey, babe. Did you get everything you needed from Bart’s?” he asked and pulled her into an embrace. She melted against his chest and sighed.

“I got all I need right here,” she replied and claimed his lips in a heated kiss.

Their mouths instantly parted, and her tongue stroked his, causing his shaft to harden. Her moan sent a shudder from his spine to the tip of his cock.

Lawson broke the kiss while he still had the willpower to stop. “You’re lucky we’re not alone, or your ass would be mine,” he whispered in her ear.

“I’m sure Kristi won’t mind giving us some privacy, isn’t that right?” Liv said as she peered around Lawson’s torso and wrapped her arms around his waist.

“Of course,” Kristi replied curtly and smiled at Lawson. “In fact, we’re almost done here. Lawson is such a good teacher that I think I can finish this on my own. You two go ahead,” she spouted and picked up the welder.

“Shit, no. You aren’t even wearing headgear,” Lawson shouted and ran back to her side. “You would lose a hand if I left you unsupervised,” he added and took the tool from her grasp. The last thing he needed was her fucking up his project, or worse, catching the barn on fire.

Kristi laughed and slapped him on the chest. “Don’t be silly. I’ve handled rods much hotter and bigger than that,” she said and bumped her hip against his.

“So, what are you making?” Liv asked and walked over to inspect his work.

“It’s the fireplace set you wanted. I thought I’d surprise you,” he replied and lifted the metal tongs he fabricated just for her.

Her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pursed. “Lawson, you said we would work on that together.” She crossed her arms over her chest, and he immediately knew she wasn’t pleased. Apparently, he couldn’t win for losing.

“Yes, but with the party this weekend I knew you’d be too busy to help me. I thought it would be nice to have the new set for your get-together. The temperature is supposed to drop tonight, and I know you’ll want a fire,” he explained, unsure why she was glaring daggers at him.

Kristi’s hand went to her chest. “Oh, I’m sorry. Did I intrude? Lawson said there was plenty of work I could do around the shop to help him and Ryan. He was showing me the ropes.”

Liv’s gaze left Lawson’s to glare at Kristi then darted back to him. “You know what? You’re right. A new set will be great for the party. Thank you. I’m going to go back and unload the trailer. You two finish what you’re doing, and I’ll see you later,” she said calmly then turned around and walked out of the barn. Okay, calm Liv was scarier than mad Liv.

“Bye,” Kristi called out then tugged Lawson’s arm. “Now, where were we?”

“We’re done for today. Clean up this mess, and we’ll finish tomorrow,” Lawson barked and stormed out of the barn.

Liv was climbing onto the four-wheeler when he reached her side. “Uh-uh. Not so fast. What’s wrong?” Lawson asked and hopped on behind her, caging her in his arms.

“I don’t want to talk right now. Can you get off, please,” Liv huffed and tried to start the engine.

Lawson put his hand over hers. “I have a better idea. Let’s take a ride. You need to cool off, and I have something I want to show you,” he shared before he cranked the ATV.

Liv looked over her shoulder and narrowed her eyes. “I have no clue what you’re talking about, or where you want to go, for that matter,” she spat, but he could see she was curious.

“Baby, just lean back and let me take the wheel. I promise you won’t regret it,” he murmured in her ear as he nuzzled her hair. She smelled so fucking good he could barely stand it. He hated this tension between them because his body wanted to be balls deep inside her.

She squirmed against his attention but at the same time, relaxed against his chest. “Fine,” she said with a sigh.

Lawson gunned the accelerator and took off down a less-traveled path. A new one, his wolf, discovered the other night during their hunt. Twigs snapped and leaves scattered as they barreled through the trees. Lawson smiled when he heard Liv’s laughter as he took sharp turns to avoid tree stumps on the trail. She was having fun whether she admitted it, or not.

The vehicle took them to the edge of the property and the small stream. Lawson pulled right to the side of the water and shut off the engine. The sounds of the forest were in full swing. Birds chirped overhead, squirrels scattered about from limb to limb, curious about their visitors, and the branches swayed. It was soothing and invigorating, causing his wolf to stir.

“Lawson, this is…wow. So incredibly peaceful,” Liv muttered as she turned sideways on the seat, taking in the scene.

“Come on,” he urged and grabbed her hand, pulling her with him. He twined their fingers and walked along the bank of the stream.

“We came here the other night during the hunt, and all I could think was I wanted you to see it. Liv, I know you can’t be a part of the hunts, but that doesn’t mean I won’t share my love of nature with you,” he admitted and turned her so they were facing one another.

“I can only imagine what it’s like to see this from your wolf’s perspective. I wish I knew that part of you,” she admitted and looked away. He could see she was struggling with something.

“Liv, we’ve talked about this. My wolf isn’t some house-trained animal meant for cuddling. He’s wild and unpredictable. I’d never forgive myself if you were hurt. I can’t risk it,” he said, and rubbed a hand across his jaw, trying to make sense of why they were having this discussion again.

“Yes, but your wolf didn’t hurt me before. If I remember correctly, he was rather fond of me,” she countered with her hands on her hips. She was so fucking cute when flustered.

“Oh, he liked you a little too much. But you need to understand that could’ve gone bad, real fast. Is that why you got so upset before? Is this about the hunt the other night because I thought we put that behind us,” he said and tugged at the hair on his head. This female was going to drive him to drink.

“No, asshat. One has nothing to do with the other,” she hissed and turned to walk away.

Lawson grabbed her arm and spun her back around. “Then what the fuck are you so mad about because I honestly have no idea,” he barked as he searched her eyes for answers.

Liv glowered at him then looked away. She didn’t say anything until he placed a finger under her chin, forcing her to look at him. “Ugh, you’re impossible. How do you think it made me feel to walk in and see you working on our project with Kristi? You had to know it would upset me. And just in case you’ve forgotten what I saw, let me recap. ‘Oh, Law, I’ve had rods way hotter and bigger,’” Liv mocked and began rubbing her chest across his arms. “I mean, seriously. She might as well have been humping your leg,” she added, and Lawson couldn’t help but chuckle at her performance.

“Liv, would you stop and listen to me. I went to the barn to work on your surprise. Alone. Kristi had only been at the barn for about ten minutes when you arrived. She asked about helping Ryan and me in the shop, and I told her sure. That there was plenty, she could do around there. She noticed what I was working on and that was it. You walked in shortly after that. We were not working on anything together,” he declared and grabbed her face between his palms, staring into beautiful green eyes.

“And, one more thing. Do you know as soon as you walked into the barn, all I could think about was ripping your clothes off and fucking you? Nobody else does that to me but you. Hell, I want to fuck you right now even though we’re having this ridiculous conversation,” he confessed.

Her chest heaved against his as she chewed on her lower lip. His wolf howled in his head, wanting a bite of her soft flesh. It took all his strength to fight the shift.

“Lawson, I believe what you’re saying, but at the same time, I know that woman is trying to come between us. I see it in her eyes,” Liv panted as her pupil’s dilated.

Lawson smirked. She was aroused, too, and he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer.

“Then don’t let her. I have offered her a place in this pack, and I do believe she’s just trying to find her way. She’s going to be around, and we’re going to work together, but she knows my heart is with you,” he said but paused when he heard a nearby sound.

His head lifted, and he sniffed for unfamiliar scents. “What is it?” Liv whispered.

Through a small clearing, Lawson watched a deer come into view. The animal met his gaze then loped away in the opposite direction.

“It’s nothing to worry about, but this is where we spotted the Ravin. I don’t expect to see one during daylight hours, but I can’t be too careful,” he said and held her tight. The idea of Liv getting attacked had his gut in knots. He would lose his mind if anything ever happened to her.

“Funny, but I’m not the least bit scared. I’ve never felt safer than when I’m with you, Outlaw,” she said and looked up and him with eyes that awakened his beast.

“Ooo, don’t be so sure. I’d eat you up before you had time to scream,” Lawson murmured and licked his lips.

“Oh my, the big bad wolf,” she teased.

“Mmm, want to be Little Red Riding Hood?” he husked.

Liv giggled. “Funny you should mention that.”

“Why?”

“Because that’s my costume for the party. Although it’s called Naughty Red Riding Hood,” she said with a wink.

“Let me guess. I’m going as the wolf?”

“No. You’re the ruggedly handsome woodcutter,” she replied matter-of-factly.

Lawson slowly nodded his head. “I think we can work with that. I can’t wait to show you my ax,” he said and waggled his eyebrows. “Sunshine, we’re good now, right?”

“Yeah, we’re good. Looking back, I might’ve overreacted when I saw the two of you together. I still don’t like Kristi, but maybe in time she’ll find a man of her own and leave us be. I can’t help it that it drives me insane to see another woman pawing you. That’s my job,” she said as her hands trailed across his chest then around his back. When she latched onto his ass and squeezed, Lawson’s lust flew over the edge.

His mouth crashed against hers, and he pulled her against his straining erection. “Fuck. What you do to me,” he moaned into her mouth as his lips explored hers.

“Feeling is mutual, Outlaw,” she panted, and he lifted her off the ground.

Her legs immediately wrapped around his waist and she ground against the bulge in his jeans. He groaned at the feel and imagined the moist flesh between her legs. He cupped her ass with one hand while his other slipped beneath her sweater to squeeze her full globe.

Liv arched into his palm when his thumb maneuvered inside her bra to swirl across her hard tip. “Lawson, I need you. Now,” she demanded and reached for his zipper.

“Are you sure you want to do this here?” he murmured then grunted when she slipped her hand down his pants to grip his cock.

“Ah, fuck. Too late now,” Lawson growled.

Lawson walked back to the ATV and stood her on the seat. It put her core in perfect alignment with his face, and he buried his nose between her legs and inhaled. Her arousal was so thick Lawson could feel the dampness seeping through her jeans. He rubbed his nose across the area, enjoying her sounds of pleasure.

He reached down to her boot and slipped it off her foot then repeated on the other side. Next came her jeans followed by her panties. She was standing, bare-ass naked on the seat of the four-wheeler and he couldn’t wait to dive in for a taste.

His hands roamed up the sides of her legs then caressed her firm ass. “Liv, look at me,” he demanded, and her gaze met his. “Watch me feast on you before you cum on my face.”

She nodded her head, green eyes filled with want and need. His eyes never left hers as he leaned forward, placing his mouth at her feminine folds. She smelled of sunshine and lemon. His tongue darted out and swiped through her soft curls. He felt her body tremble as he licked and sucked her soft flesh.

His hands held her ass in place so that he could enjoy her thoroughly. He stared into her green orbs, watching pleasure wash over her. She was so incredibly beautiful. Her warm juices coated his mouth and chin, and his cock ached to sink into her heat. But first things first. He wanted to watch her cum.

He lifted one of her legs and placed it on his shoulder so he could explore further. Lawson slid one hand between her legs and inserted one finger then two into her tight channel. She clenched his digit, and he added a third as he sucked her clit. When he nibbled the engorged nub, Liv detonated, grabbing his head as her orgasm barreled through her body. They locked gazes, and she cried out his name as her body trembled its release. It was the sexiest thing he’d ever seen.

As soon as he felt her knees buckle, he grabbed her down from the ATV. He snatched a small blanket from the attached storage compartment and walked to a nearby tree.

“I’m going to fuck you hard, Liv,” he growled as he shoved down his pants with one hand and held the blanket to the bark before shoving her body against the tree.

“God, yes. Please,” she panted, wrapping her legs around his waist.

In one swift move, he plunged to the hilt. Liv's tight pussy stretched as he filled her and he shoved deeper, giving her no pause. She gasped, and he pulled out slightly, only to push back into her body. His need was too high to be gentle. His hands grabbed her hips and Lawson took what he wanted, thrusting hard and fast.

“Look at me,” she demanded, and he was at her mercy. Green eyes held him in place. “I want to watch you cum, Outlaw. Take all of me.”

With that, he set a punishing rhythm. Their bodies were moving against one another as Liv freely gave herself to him. Sweat broke across their flesh as he held her weight against the tree and pounded her body. Her legs tightened around his waist, and she met him thrust for thrust.

It was the most incredible feeling to be in his element with nature, taking this female. His wolf clawed at his mind, wanting a piece of the action. A tingle formed at the base of his spine and he quickened his movements. Minutes later, his hot seed exploded from his body as he met her gaze.

“Liv,” he groaned as he felt her body tense.

“Ahhh, Lawson,” she shouted as another climax washed over her.

Their cries mixed and echoed through the forest. Lawson's mouth crashed against hers, and his weight collapsed against the tree as their orgasms raged on. He pumped several more times as he tried to catch his breath.

“Damn, sunshine. I can barely stand right now. Thank fuck we’ve got the ATV to get us back to the hotel,” he panted as he continued to kiss her full lips.

She sucked on his lower lip and moaned, “Mmm, you’re amazing. I’m Jell-O right now. I think that was the most insane orgasm of my life. You will never be able to top that one,” she confessed as her arms clung around his neck.

“If that’s a challenge, I accept,” he replied as he fumbled with his jeans then walked back to the vehicle with Liv still wrapped around him.

He palmed her ass and squeezed hard, eliciting a yelp from the sexy redhead. “Don’t get me started again, Outlaw. Save some for later. I need my clothes, and then I want to raid the fridge. I’m suddenly starving,” she quipped as he set her on the seat.

Lawson bent to pick up her blue lace panties and twirled them around his finger. “I’ll give these back on one condition.”

“Oh? And what’s that.”

“Promise me we’re done arguing about stupid shit,” he stated and offered her the material.

“I don’t like fighting, either. I do, however, enjoy making up,” Liv answered and smiled coyly. She quickly put her panties on then shimmied her way into her tight jeans.

Lawson grabbed her in a hug and held tight. “Let me put it another way, sunshine. The next time you get pissed off at me for no reason, I’m going to pull your pants down and spank you,” he declared and kissed the corner of her mouth.

“Ooh, sounds exciting,” she said with a wide grin. She had the sexiest smile Lawson had ever seen, and he wanted to make her laugh like that every day.

“I love you, Liv,” he blurted before he could stop the words.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t said it before, but this time it came so naturally. It felt right to love this female.

“I love you, too,” she replied automatically, and her sparkling her green orbs lit his entire world.