Shifting Magic (Shifted) by Lynn Leite Page B

on the weekends.
    “Hey ,” Ranger smiled while shifting from one foot to the other. “You ready?”
    “Yeah , thanks for picking me up.”
    “It is the least I could do. Willow called and said she and Ryder are grilling tonight. You okay with just staying in?”
    “Of course, let me get my bag and I’ll be right out.”
    Faith wasn’t surprised when June , Tam, and Michelle followed her back to the lockers.
    “Oooh , dinner at his place,” Michelle cooed.
    “I hear they have that officer living with them now?” June stated.
    “Who Nina? Yeah her place got flooded. Pipe broke or something. She’s staying until the landlord can fix the damage.”
    “ She’s human right,” Michelle asked. Maybe she was the leak.
    “Yes she is, but after what she did for Rory I guess they feel they owe her,” Faith feigned indifference.
    “ Do you think she has figured out…you know?” June whispered.
    “She knows June. Willow thought it was best.”
    “Shit , you’re kidding!” Michelle said a little too loud. Faith had to stifle a laugh.
    “ She’s great. I like her a lot.”
    “ Times sure are changing,” Tam muttered and shook her head.”
    “You can say that again. I don’t want to keep Ranger waiting, girls. See you tomorrow.”
    “ Hey, try and get some sleep tonight so you won’t be all moon-eyed, and useless tomorrow,” Tam joked.
    “I plan on getting to bed early,” Faith winked
    “I’ll bet,” June grinned.
    “Ready,” Faith said taking Ranger ’s arm as they walked out of the clinic.
    “ So?” he asked as soon as they were on their way.
    “I don’t think it’s Tam. June has some guy she’s seeing that’s not pack. His name is Will. I didn’t get a last name. She seemed surprised we were dating and you didn’t go human like your brothers.”
    “Sounds promising. Look Faith, I really appreciate this.”
    “It’s fine Ranger. Nina is your mate. I can see the way you look at her. This is hard for you.”
    “ You have no idea.”
    “ So, is Willow really grilling or should we stop and pick up a movie? You and your mate can be kind of loud you know,” she jabbed.
    “Faith ?”
    “ Relax, it’s all good.” Faith was having a hard time keeping a straight face. She liked Ranger, but then again, the way she liked him had changed.
    Faith had to practically run to keep up with Ranger as soon as they entered the house. Nina opened her mouth to say hello and felt Ranger ’s mouth crush against hers before she could utter a word.
    “That’s my cue. Faith said rushing back to the kitchen to get as far away from the couple as she could before she saw something she didn’t need to.
    “ They at it again?” Willow laughed as Faith skid into the room. “No getting naked in the living room,” she yelled in reminder. Ranger answered with a growl making her laugh.
    “God I missed you,” Ranger managed breathlessly.
    “Oh you did, did you? How much?” Nina’s taunt had the desired result. Ranger lifted her taking the stairs three at a time before crashing into their bedroom.
    “ You are in so much trouble,” he said with a gleam in his eye as he stalked forward.
    Nina made no effort to stop him. Witches had nothing that compared to the mating fever. Too bad. She thought with a grin. This was something she wouldn’t have wanted to miss out on.
    Ranger started slow ly even though he wanted nothing more than to strip her and bury himself deep inside her body. His lips trailed across her jaw and then her collar bone.
    “ Please,” Nina moaned.
    “Please what, little witch?”
    “I need,” she gasped feeling his hands brush her hip. With slow strokes his hands glided along her abdomen and up to caress her breast. The fire burned hot, wicking up from inside, pooling moisture in her belly. Ranger was slowly driving her insane with want. She wanted more, needed more. The heat threatened to overcome her and they had barely started. Then she bit him knowing if she did, there was no way