Darker Edge of Desire by Mitzi Szereto

Author:Mitzi Szereto [Mitzi, Szereto]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781940550053
Publisher: Cleis Press

THE WILDEST SPIRIT

Sacchi Green

Coyotes howled at the cold white eye of the moon, igniting a deeper howl low in the man’s throat. He fought it down, resisted the damp autumn earth tugging at his feet, the maze of scents coiling from the shadows.

“I promised you they’d sing.” She stood silhouetted in the doorway, her blanket spread wide so that its shadow reached out across him like great wings while her warm, demanding scent enfolded him.

Impossible to guess how much she understood. If she knew… He had killed for that. But not this time.

The thought of flesh on flesh, of smooth arms and slim, strong legs, drew him toward her. Even now, with the moon and the cool, dark forest calling to him like a home he’d never known, her human body kept him still in man-form.

He had sensed the danger since their first chance meeting. In one of his biology courses at the university there was talk of coyotes moving into resurgent wilderness at the eastern edge of the valley, so one day, on impulse, he drove into the hills to look for signs.

Not far along a gated logging road an approaching horse and rider made him turn abruptly back. Even in man-form his effect on horses could be, at best, unpredictable.

The hoofbeats quickened. Before he reached his car the mare had cut him off, and his growl, too low for human ears, did no more than send a shiver across her chestnut hide.

The University Police insignia on the saddle blanket explained it. This horse was trained for steadiness even among drunken, rioting students. Well trained, and well handled. He looked up at the rider.

She had no special claim on grace or beauty. Her tawny hair, tied back for comfort, was pleasing without intent or artifice. So why this sudden sense of danger?

Even through the mellow, meaty warmth of horseflesh the woman’s scent called to him, enticing, demanding. He had known many women, some beautiful, some brave, some seeking to destroy him; and he had known that the pleasure they offered would never be more than fleeting. This one could be no different.

He tried to subdue the wolf-senses, but it was too late. And she was sublimely unaware…or did some flickering reaction cross her face?

If so, it was gone at once. She wore no uniform, but carried authority in her bearing and her clear gray eyes.

“Hold it right there, please.”

He was done with orders, even in a voice that sent ripples across his skin. He moved back a step or two to ease the mare and then began to circle toward his car.

She urged the skittish horse forward. “Don’t be an idiot. I’ve got twelve-hundred pounds between my legs.”

He glanced at the long slim jeans gripping the horse’s flanks, and then, with one dark eyebrow raised, looked up into her face.

Her official stance wavered. She struggled to suppress a grin. “Sorry. Forget I said that. I’d just appreciate it if you’d let me inspect your car.”

“Sure.” He tossed her the keys.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.