Chapter Seventeen
Liv’s eyes cracked open, darkness surrounding her. Glancing at the clock, she noted it was 6 am, her typical wake-up time, but today was Saturday, and she had no plans on going into the office. Movement at her back reminded her why. Lawson’s muscular arm draped across her body, and his leg twined with hers. She didn’t want to move or disturb his sleep, but she had to pee something fierce.
Carefully worming out of his hold, she slipped off the bed and stood up. Pain shot through her legs, and she had to sit back down. Every single muscle in her body ached, especially her inner thighs and between her legs.
Trying again, she mentally prepared herself for the discomfort, and, this time it was tolerable. Slowly walking to the bathroom, she couldn’t help but smile about the reason for her soreness.
She and Lawson had spent the rest of the afternoon and all night making love. No, making love didn’t do it justice. It was wild sex at its finest. It had to be the best fuck-a-thon known to man.
There wasn’t a position they hadn’t been in or a spot in his room that wasn’t christened from their liaison. She flipped the light switch, looking at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and laughed out loud.
Her long hair was a hot mess, shooting in every direction. Her face and skin were flushed, partly from her day in the sun and partly from the continued rush of heated blood through her body. She had never felt so alive in her entire life.
She used the toilet then washed her hands and face before smoothing her locks as best she could. Glancing at her nude form, she realized it was the first time in her life she had slept completely naked.
It was typically a t-shirt and panties, or, when she was in a relationship, maybe a silk nightie for sex appeal. But never naked. She always felt that was unsanitary. But last night with Lawson she hadn’t wanted any barrier between their bodies, not even her lacy panties.
God, what he did to her. She had never felt so wanton and wicked, and she loved it.
Quietly walking back to the bed, she slipped under the sheet and curled into his warmth. He moaned, pulling her close and she breathed in his manly scent. The room was dark but her eyes adjusted, and she could just make out his features.
Reaching up, she gently caressed his cheek, feeling the stubble across his jaw and chin. He was so ruggedly handsome. A small lift to his mouth told her he was aware even though his eyes remained closed.
Trailing a hand down his strong neck, she explored his muscular chest. A small patch of hair separated his pectorals and trailed down to his belly button, and she recalled how he’d groaned when she licked her way down his stomach.
Her cheeks heated as she thought of the other places she had licked. She wrapped her arm around Lawson’s waist, kissing his flat nipple then snuggled against his chest, feeling happy and content.
“Don’t stop,” he murmured, and she looked up. Molten silver gazed back.
“I’m sorry if I woke you.”
“Don’t ever apologize for your undivided attention. Sleep is overrated,” Lawson husked, kissing Liv’s forehead.
“That’s good because we’ve only slept about three hours. I’m thinking we go raid the refrigerator,” she suggested, playing with the fine hair on his chest.
“And, I think you needs to scream my name again,” he whispered in her ear.
“Who’s Liv?” she teased with a small laugh.
Lawson might not have fucked her hard enough to forget her name, but at one point she saw stars before momentarily blacking out. It had been the most intense, all-consuming climax, and, by her guess, the one that left her so sore.
His deep chuckle vibrated against her body, sending a ripple of arousal straight to her core. “Liv’s this smokin’ hot natural red-head whose sugary taste is on my lips,” he murmured, and she could feel his shaft harden against her leg. “I want you again.”
“Lawson, I’m serious, I can barely walk. You have no idea how sore I am down there. I don’t think my body can take any more right now,” she explained. The rush of arousal to her core was making the pain intensify.
“Well, you leave me only one choice then,” he confessed. Placing a finger under her chin, he forced her to meet his eyes.
“What’s that?” she asked, losing all rational thought at his penetrating gaze.
“I’m going to touch you first,” he said, a finger slipping between her legs, “mmm, the wetter, the better,” he added as his finger trailed between her folds. “And then I’m going to lick you until the pain goes away. And lastly, you’re going to cum all over my face,” he divulged before claiming her mouth in a kiss that fanned her desire to a flaming inferno.
Ah, fuck it, she thought, who needs to walk anyway?
* * *
Lawson slipped on his sweatpants while watching Liv dress. He never tired of staring at her sexy ass. Her taste lingered on his tongue, and he wanted to throw her back onto the bed and fuck her some more, but the human needed food.
“We need to get you some clothes today,” she stated, drawing him out of his musings. “I’m sure you’re tired of wearing those,” she added, looking at the pants he’d worn when they escaped the lab. Ashley had washed them every night when he went to sleep, but they were a horrible reminder of that place, and he wanted to burn them first chance he got.
“Yes, about that. My mom and sisters are coming today. I spoke with them yesterday while you were at work. They’re bringing me clothes, my cell phone and laptop, and some other things I need. I’ve been out of touch with the world for so long. I don’t even remember how much money I had in the bank. I hope them coming isn’t a problem for Bart,” he declared.
He hadn’t seen or heard from the male since he took Liv back to the city. Lawson didn’t know if he could invite others to the hotel, but he had to see his family.
“No, I’m sure he won’t mind. In fact, I’m going to call and see if he and Cassie will come out. I have a thought on getting your brother and dad out, and I’ll need their help to make it happen,” she explained, grabbing some clothes from her weekend bag.
He immediately missed her breasts when she slipped a turquoise t-shirt over her head, covering his favorite part of her body. Black lace panties had his mouth watering as they covered her small thatch of curls. He enjoyed the way they tickled his nose when he was buried between her legs.
He watched as she pulled out her cell phone from her bag and sent a couple of messages then slid on a pair of denim shorts. His eyes roamed from her daisy dukes down to her pink polished toes. She had the longest legs, and he remembered how they felt wrapped around his waist and grinned from another image of them extended up his torso as he pounded into her body. That was a satisfying position that required repeating.
“Hey, what are you thinking about?” she asked as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
“All the dirty things I want to do to you,” he admitted, leaning down to kiss her cherry-red lips, his other favorite part. He couldn’t get enough of this female. His cock was hard as stone, aching to be inside her sweet sex.
“Mmm, care to share?” Her green eyes glazed over and it took everything not to rip her clothes off her sexy body.
He smelled her arousal, and it was driving him crazy. Unfortunately, his family would be arriving soon, and he needed hours to satiate his need. He would have to wait until later to explore the dark fantasy playing in his mind.
“No, I’ll show you later. Let’s just say it will involve you wearing your cowboy boots and nothing else,” he teased, his hands roaming to her breasts and palming them.
“Nice. Save a horse, ride a wolf?” she murmured, licking her bottom lip suggestively.
Lawson reared his head and laughed. “Yeah, that’s not going to happen. My wolf would eat you alive, literally,” he stated.
Liv’s sexy grin instantly turned sour, and she furrowed her brows, stepping out of his arms.
“Can I not see your wolf?”
“Liv, you need to understand something. When I shift, my control leaves and the wolf takes over. To say he’s interested in you is an understatement. I can’t guarantee that I will be able to stop him if he were to attack. It’s not a chance I’m willing to take. Our animals are very predatory,” he confessed.
Hurt flashed across her beautiful face, making his chest twist. Most humans didn’t understand what it was like to have a dual nature and live with a wild animal inside and Liv was no different. Still, his wolf wanted her. It had been a night of bliss, but Lawson had fought his wolf the entire time. And, it wasn’t because he wanted to play and have her rub his belly. He wanted to taste her blood, and that was dangerous.
Trying to change the subject, he redirected, “I want to free my dad and Ryan more than anything, but not if it means risking you. We can figure something else out. I say we storm in and take what’s fucking ours, to hell with everything else.”
Fuck playing by the rules. Blowing the mother fucker up and putting Jim out of business once and for all sounded good to him.
He could see the wheels spinning, but he had a feeling it wasn’t about his family. She was disappointed in what he’d said, but there was nothing he could do. The only time his wolf would meet a female was if he shared his life force with her. And then, only because it was mandatory.
If he chose a shifter, then it would be a meeting of their animals, and his wolf would claim her in every way. He wasn’t sure how that worked between a shifter and a human.
He’d never considered sharing his life force with a human. Hell, he was seventy-seven and hadn’t wanted to share it with any female, even though it was becoming critical that he do so. That was before Liv came along. Now, all of his convictions had flown out the window.
Finally, she spoke, her tone indifferent. “Yeah, but Jim would have you thrown in jail. Don’t forget his deep pockets and how far his reach extends. No, we’ll come up with a plan when we’re all together,” she declared, pulling her phone out of her pocket.
“Bart and Cassie are coming. Let’s go talk to Ashley about dinner plans,” she stated and walked out of the bedroom. It was evident by her demeanor that she wasn’t happy. He hated to upset her, but he honesty was vital. Why were females so fucking complicated?