Cat Star 9 - Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks

Author:Cheryl Brooks [Brooks, Cheryl]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2012-11-12T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Jerden hadn’t held a woman in his arms and kissed her like that in months. Yet even after such a long layoff, the effect on him was surprising. He would never have guessed she could feel that good or make him want her any more than he already did. Unfortunately, her neutral scent made him want to break down and cry. He could give her such joy if only she would allow it.

One kiss, Jerden. It’s only one kiss—and the first real one, at that. Be patient.

It was difficult to be patient when his heart ached and his blood sang—everywhere, that is, except his cock. This time, he was sure the problem wasn’t on his side of the equation. She was the one holding back. He was giving it his all.

While purring drove most women wild, Sara seemed immune to its effects. At least she wasn’t fighting him—was even kissing him back. Sort of. Then it occurred to him that the last man to kiss her had been Nate, and she’d passed out from fear. This was a definite improvement.

Telling her she could trust him with her life—and her heart—wasn’t enough. Kissing her wasn’t enough. He had to convince her by doing. She hadn’t lost her desire overnight and it wouldn’t be restored overnight. That Jerden wanted it to return before the next heartbeat was irrelevant. He had to give her time.

Still, her scent was uniquely hers, be it neutral or drenched with passion. Inhaling deeply, he let it fill his head and seep into his blood. His hands trembled with the need to tear her clothes from her body and caress every inch of her skin.

Unlike so many others he’d fucked, this one woman had him falling hard and fast for her. The one who’d saved him, whether she knew it or not—whether she’d done it intentionally or not. Salan would’ve given her right arm for the chance to rescue a Zetithian man and earn his undying gratitude. Sara had taken him in with no more emotion than was required to take in a stray puppy—perhaps even less. Most people liked puppies. Sara had apparently put men in the same category as rats raiding the feed bin.

It occurred to him then that he’d done just that. He’d come into her life, taken her horse, her hospitality, her food. Even rescuing her from Nate was something Zatlen or Reutal could’ve done. It was high time he gave something back. Something only he could give her…

The answer to that was obvious. Joy, unlike any you have ever known. How many times had he said that to a woman? Hundreds? And strictly speaking, it had always been true. Even women who had been with Onca or Tarq before had rated his performance as superior. Not that he could hold a candle to either of them now.

Still, he had been told he was the best kisser…

“Mmm, Sara,” he murmured against her lips. “You taste delicious.”

She drew back slightly. “Thought I was—what was it you said—neutral?”

“Your desire would taste better,” he conceded.

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