Inequities by Jambrea Jo Jones Page A

opened for him and his tongue slid inside, sucking on hers.
    “None of that matters. Not now. Go to sleep. I’ll be here when you wake up. He can’t hurt you anymore. You’re safe with me.”
    “Safe.” She rubbed her face against his chest and placed her hand over his heart. Her breathing eased and she slid into a more natural sleep.
    Never again. No one would hurt his mate. He’d make sure of it. One more hurdle to overcome and they could go home and settle into the routine of running his pack. Nothing had sounded better in a long time. Russ drifted to sleep with visions of a happy future running through his head.

Chapter Nine
     
     
    “You can’t be serious.” Vivian looked at Russ in disbelief. He couldn’t mean it. No way.
    “I’m very serious. Peter and Greycen will be joining us.” He nipped at her throat. She purred at the sensation. He could keep that up forever.
    “This is a very bad idea,” Vivian managed.
    Russ had her in his lap and they sat in front of the fireplace in their room. Both naked and enjoying each other’s bodies. She absently plucked at his nipples.
    “It isn’t a bad idea. I already talked to your folks.” Russ licked the spot he’d worried with his teeth.
    “They’ll never accept you.” She tilted her head to give him better access. “Us. And certainly not Peter and Grey. It would be cruel to put Peter through their hatred.”
    “I think things will be a little different now.” He assured her. Russ’ hands travelled down her body.
    “What makes you so sure?” Vivian leant down and soothed the abused flesh with her tongue.
    Russ hissed, but answered her. She grinned against his skin. Two could play this game.
    “Ryerson had control over a lot of things for many years. The hate in your den isn’t as strong as you think. He was drugging himself so he’d have power over your people. We need to find his source. And soon. So your den can get to where they need to be. So we can bring both tribes together.”
    Her nipple disappeared between his lips. Her body responded. He played her so well. She wanted him inside her again.
    “W—why?” She was proud of herself that the words only came out sort of garbled. Her pussy ached for what only he could give her.
    “When you were taken, the Ancients—fuck that feels good.”
    Vivian had Russ’ balls in her palm, caressing them before taking his cock in hand. He retaliated by slipping a finger inside her.
    “You were saying?”
    “What? Oh—fuck. Yes. Um—they told me shifters would be outted and we needed to be together—wait—again—do that again. Yesss . Together. Yes.” Russ’ hips thrust up.
    It was more than she could take. Vivian impaled herself on Russ’ length. Taking him deep and rocking hard against him. He cupped her breasts and squeezed. She wasn’t going to last long. And from the sounds coming from him, neither would he.
    “Good. So good,” Vivian moaned against his mouth. She framed his wonderful face in her hands.
    “Vivian. Vivi . Babe. Oh—fuck!” Russ howled.
    That took her over the edge. She clenched around his cock, wanting him to stay inside as long as possible. Their lips strained against each other as they came down from their orgasmic high.
    Vivian snuggled in. Her mate, so big and strong. She was safe and protected. And for the very first time—whole. She smiled and kissed his collarbone.
    “It’ll be fine. You’ll see. I promise.”
    Her stomach growled and Vivian’s face heated. How embarrassing. But Russ didn’t let her hide.
    “How about a shower then some food?” Russ chuckled against her shoulder.
    “Yes. I think that would be great. Only—I need clothes.”
    “I’ll take care of that for you. Bella left the clothes she got for you in the dresser over there. Why don’t you go get them and meet me in the bathroom?”
    Vivian agreed, happy that they had a shower attached to the room. She didn’t relish running through the house to get clean.
    Russ was already under