The Scent of Seduction by Trina Lane Page A

good to finally admit that Jaryn is mine. Even if it is only to myself.
    Jaryn gave Nicole's hand a little squeeze. “Come over here."
    She put aside her epiphany for the moment and moved to stand in front of Jaryn. His arms came around her waist, and she relaxed against his chest.
    "Did you know that tonight is considered to be a blue moon?"
    She shook her head.
    "The blue moon is a rarity that occurs only once every several years. It's the third full moon of the season. It's a special event, especially for us wolves. I wanted to share it with you.” Jaryn rested his lips against Nicole's ear. “Can you feel her power? Can you feel her calling to you?” he whispered.
    Nicole closed her eyes and let her mind drift. There was something inside her that felt at peace underneath the stars. Whether that had anything to do with moon above them or Jaryn's arms wrapped around her, she couldn't say.
    Jaryn stepped back and she instantly missed his heat. He led her a few feet away and Nicole was surprised to find a large blanket spread out in the grass beside the lake.
    "What's all this?"
    "I wanted to make sure you were comfortable. There's nothing worse than being all itchy from sitting in the grass."
    Jaryn's forethought was endearing and sweet. She rose up on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss to his cheek. “Thank you."
    When she opened her eyes, it was to find Jaryn's still closed and his nostrils flaring as he breathed deeply. Maybe she'd tempted the wolf too much, but his caring had deserved some type of reward.
    Jaryn's eyes opened and Nicole was shocked to see the silver orbs glowing almost as brightly as the one in the sky. When he rested his large palm against her cheek, she felt it tremble against her skin. She nuzzled the palm.
    "Do you still want to watch,” he asked roughly.
    She nodded.
    "Then sit and make yourself comfortable."
    Nicole lowered herself to the blanket and lifted her knees to her chest. She wrapped her arms around her legs and rested her chin on her knees. The denim was soft, but didn't hold the same appeal against her skin as Jaryn's touch.
    Jaryn stepped back from the blanket. First he toed off his sneakers then removed his socks. She had a vague impression of strong masculine feet before they disappeared into the grass. Her eyes travelled up and her mouth went dry as he lifted his long-sleeved shirt over the top of his head. Jaryn's torso was sculpted to perfection. She knew he was a physical guy, but she'd never heard him talk about working out. Were all those muscles a result of his wolf genetics? If so, sign her up, please. His hands came to rest at the waistband of his jeans. Nicole's eyes couldn't move away from the long fingers and the skin they slowly revealed. The button came undone, the zipper lowered and she swallowed hard as she realised that Jaryn wore nothing beneath the denim. With a hard shove the jeans fell, then he kicked them towards her.
    Nicole caught the flying garment instinctively, but she didn't blink as she got her first look at the man— her man—in all his glory. Broad shoulders tapered to a trim waist and lean hips. She followed the outer edge of his corded legs down to where they disappeared in the grass, then back up. The man even had attractive knees! Who has attractive knees, seriously? And when she finally got up enough courage to look at his groin, a small whimper of need escaped. Long and hard, his cock stood tall against his stomach.
    Holy shit! I must have done something right in a previous life.
    She licked her lips and heard Jaryn groan.
    "I'd better do this now, before I end up on that blanket and have you beneath me, screaming in pleasure."
    And why do I think that's a bad thing, again? Oh right, imminent chance of babies. Not ready for that, but oh God, if that weren't the case, this Little Red Riding Hood would be having a tasty wolf snack tonight.
    "Jesus, Nicole. You gotta calm down for me, baby. You're reading so hot right now, I'm about one second away