Immortal Ops: New & Lengthened 2016 Anniversary Edition by Mandy M. Roth Page B

with as hard as his cock was, so running away wasn’t an option. If this kept up much longer, he’d be screaming in want for her and possibly shape-shifting. He’d never felt this raw need to be with someone before, and it actually left him a little scared. Fear wasn’t something he felt often.  
    Peren moved in her sleep and called out his name again. She turned slightly, leaving her large breast firmly and fully in his hand. His finger ran over her soft nipple and found it responding to his touch. Everything in his brain said to get up and leave her alone. She was just an innocent, scared young woman who was reaching out to someone she believed could protect her. Even as he thought it, he knew that it wasn’t true. She was his mate. He was sure of it. He just wasn’t sure how or why.
    She’s mine.  
    Peren moved again, running her hand over his hip. She kneaded at the material of his pants , and her nails scraped his leg. He pulled on her body and brought them even closer together. He pressed himself firmly against her back, rubbing against her. Dry humping her wasn’t nearly as good as getting to be in her, but it was all he had at the moment. She reached back, her hand going to his groin. He sucked in his breath and was afraid to move when she grabbed hold of his cock.  
    Don’t move, don’t make a sound, maybe you won’t wake her…don’t—oh!
    She began to stroke him through his pants. He tried to pull her hand from him, but she wasn’t having anything to do with it. She was a hell of a lot stronger than she should be.
    “Peren,” he whispered softly. “Baby, wake up. I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but can you let go of my cock?”
    She gripped him harder, nearly making him come. With a groan, he moved his head back and tried to steady his breathing. It didn’t help much. The woman was going to kill him with sheer need.
    “P-Peren,” he managed, his hips wanting to thrust , but he succeeded in refraining—barely.
    Lukian had to use more force than he wanted to loosen her hold on his cock. In all his years he couldn’t remember a time when he’d turned down the offer of sex, but he didn’t want her like this. He wanted her to know what was happening when he claimed her , and he most certainly would claim her.
    Successful in freeing his dick from her grasp, Lukian made a move to roll off the bed. Distance was the only answer to his current problem. Well, that and a cold shower.
    “No, don’t go…stay with me.”
    He blinked down at her, stunned to see her green gaze fixed on him.
    Lukian cupped his throbbing erection. “You’re awake?”  
    With a nod, she bit her lower lip, need reflecting in her gaze. She made a soft , almost purr-like noise that sent his wolf over the edge. Unable to stop himself, Lukian moved back onto the bed, assuming the same position he’d been in behind her. He brought his lips down on her neck and drew in her vanilla-scented skin. She wore her attraction to him like a second perfume, but she also smelled of fear. His body reacted and he wrapped her protectively in his arms.
    “My sweet Peren. This is too soon.”  
    “Like hell it is,” said Peren. Her hand moved over the length of his cock and his breath hitched. She was the one who pushed down the front of his pants and cupped him before stroking him. She was the one who made the first move.
    Some alpha I am.
    The wolf didn’t react. It didn’t push at him, wanting to force her. Instead, it seemed to understand her fragile state of mind and that she required tenderness and love. Things the wolf knew the man was capable of giving. He kissed her shoulder gently, his teeth burning with the need to change and claim her, but not so much so that he couldn’t hold it off for a bit. He silently thanked his wolf and then slid his hands down her back, massaging her sore muscles. Each time he rubbed he could smell the scent of her arousal increasing.
    She reached behind and tried to grab him again. He