Dominic rode the wave of carnal pleasure and groaned as her velvety sheath covered him with every long, hard stroke. As her body moved with his in perfect unison, taking all he had to give, he knew there was no other woman who could satisfy him.
Tatiana cried his name, clutching him closer as he drove into her hot channel with a quick, hard thrust. In one final surge, he took them both to the crest and tumbling over the edge into oblivion as she milked him dry.
Shaking and spent, he swept his lips over hers, wanting to savor the way it felt to have her in his arms and be locked firmly inside her. Dominic suckled her lower lip before breaking the kiss and looked into the glowing eyes of her clan. Her mouth was red and swollen from their kisses, her cheeks were flushed with satisfied desire, and he didn’t think she could look more beautiful than she did right at this moment.
“Yikes.” She giggled breathlessly. Tatiana kissed his nose as she sliced a glance toward the floor. “If we keep this up, I think you’re going to have to invest in paper plates.”
“Good idea,” he said, struggling to catch his breath.
A chewing sound caught their attention, and when they looked down, the sight on the floor had them laughing. Cass sat on the other side of the kitchen, making quick work of eating the bacon and eggs that had fallen on the floor during their latest encounter.
“So much for not giving him any bacon.” Dominic laughed.
Cass sat on his haunches and burped.
“Great.” Tatiana linked her arms around Dominic’s neck and rested her head on his chest as she grinned at the puppy. “Looks like he’s going to be a beggar after all.”
“He’s not the only one.” Dominic, still buried in the warmth of her body, felt himself stirring to life again. He gave Tatiana a wicked grin and wiggled his eyebrows. “Wanna break more dishes?”
“Oh yeah.” She leaned in his embrace and tightened her legs around his waist. “Something tells me,” Tatiana said with a sigh as she licked his lower lip, “the only begging I’ll do is when I’m begging you not to stop.”
Dominic swept her up in his arms, carried her upstairs, and reveled in the feel of her flesh as it slid along his. As he placed her on the bed and covered her body with his own, he feared the only one begging would be him—when he begged her not to leave.
Chapter 10
Dominic and Tatiana walked to the main house together hand in hand with Cass running alongside. The bright summer sun beat down on them, and he squinted against the light as he stole a glance at her. No makeup, and her hair was drying in the wind, but she was still a stunner.
The freckles sprinkled across the bridge of her nose gave her a particularly youthful look. Wearing a simple tank top and shorts, she was a natural beauty, which he loved. He’d never been a fan of makeup and high heels. Give him a woman in a T-shirt and jeans, but not just any woman—his woman.
Courtney’s condition hadn’t changed, but Richard asked everyone to gather at the main house this morning. There had been no other attempts from the Purists overnight, but with Moravian still out there, the threat loomed. Dominic knew Richard well enough to know he wouldn’t sit and wait for another strike. Chances are he was planning a counterattack.
Normally, Dominic would use his visualization abilities to go back, but Tatiana made it clear she wasn’t fond of the Amoveo’s usual form of travel. He’d tried to get her to try it again, but she adamantly refused.
“I can show you how to do it, you know,” he said after a few minutes of silence. “You’re perfectly capable of doing it on your own, and maybe it won’t make you feel as strange if you’re the one controlling it.”
“No way.” Tatiana laughed and squeezed his hand before releasing it.
Dominic fought the urge to touch her, and instead, gave her the space she obviously wanted. They made love two more times last night after their kitchen escapade. However, when she woke up this morning, she seemed distant. He was itching to ask her if she was staying with him or going back to Oregon alone, but he refrained. He told her how he felt, and the rest was up to Tatiana.
“I’ll stick with the usual human modes of transportation.” She avoided his gaze and watched Cass run up the hill. “That blinky thing makes me feel like I’m going to barf.”
“Whatever you say, Doc,” he said through a chuckle.
The main house came into view, and they saw Richard, Eric, Malcolm, Kerry, and Dante gathered outside. Cass barked and ran ahead, clearly excited to see the rest of the group. Richard waved them over, and Dominic noticed everyone carried a gun, and they were all dressed in black fatigues.
Tatiana must have noticed it as well because the instant she saw them, her energy waves rippled with apprehension. Everyone has a gun. Her voice touched his mind along the protected telepathic channel between mates. What the hell is going on now?
Just take it easy, Tatiana. He brushed his hand along her lower back. I’m sure they’re only being cautious.
Tatiana didn’t respond, but she didn’t have to because her energy signature was wracked with tension. As they approached the group, she immediately trotted over to Cass and scooped him up. She snuggled the puppy in a move that was surely meant to comfort her more than the dog.
Dominic tried not to be insulted that she sought reassurance from the dog and not him. He’d hoped that after everything they shared last night, she would be more comfortable with him around the others, but apparently she wasn’t.
“Morning.” Eric handed Dominic a rifle and slung another over his shoulder.
“Thanks.” Dominic checked the ammo chamber and gave him a satisfied look. “You know just what I like.”
“I usually wake up with coffee.” Tatiana shot Dominic an uneasy look as she tried to make light of a tense situation. “But hey, to each his own.”
“I’m not a fan of guns either,” Kerry interjected. “If I have to fight, it’s all teeth and claws for me.”
“Right.” Tatiana kissed the dog’s head and frowned as she looked around. “Where are Layla and William?”
“They’re staying with Courtney and Steven,” Richard said. “I’m sure you want to check on her yourself, but I am sad to say her condition hasn’t improved.”
“I was afraid of that,” Tatiana said quietly. “Has anyone checked on the horses?”
“Sure have,” Kerry said cheerfully. “The feed got delivered last night. Luckily, it was after the visit from our friendly neighborhood Purists. Dante and I fed and watered them this morning. We also let them out to graze.”
“Thank you.” Tatiana turned her attention to Richard. “I’ll have a look, and then I should go check on Courtney.”
“The horses look better to me, but I’m not a vet,” Kerry said with a shrug. “They’re still kinda agitated though. Antsy, you know?”
“Yes.” Tatiana flicked her eyes to Dominic briefly. “I know exactly what you mean.”
“Tell them, Tatiana,” Dominic said gently. He moved closer and ran one hand down her back. “Tell Richard about the dream realm.”
Everyone stared at her intently, and for a second, he thought she was pissed at him for bringing that up in front of the group. To his relief, she nodded and let out a slow breath.
“What is it?” Malcolm asked.
“My powers have grown significantly since—” Tatiana paused for a moment and straightened her back. “Well, since I came here and met Dominic.”
“That’s quite common for hybrid Amoveo,” Malcolm added with a smile. “Once we connect with our mates, the possibilities are limitless.”
“Before I came here, I could read animal energy, but now I can connect with their thoughts, and I hear actual words. It happened with Spirit in the barn, the day before she was killed, and then that night, I’m pretty sure she connected with me in the dream realm.”