Stormy Seduction by Vivian Arend

Author:Vivian Arend [Arend, Vivian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Adult
ISBN: 9781609284237
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Published: 2011-04-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

The knock on the door was expected, but came far earlier than he’d hoped. Laurin still wore the flimsy swath of fabric she claimed was a housecoat, but he considered nothing more than fabric foreplay—he got hard every time she pulled the damn thing on.

The otter clan leader stood on the other side of the threshold, bowing deeply before passing over a set of ritual outfits for them both. Matthew accepted the clothing and placed it on the table beside the door.

“Our thanks. We will be there at twilight.”

Willam stared at Laurin’s body as she drew alongside Matt at the door, and Matt held off blocking her from view by sheer willpower alone.

“You know, I would be very grateful if you would reconsider your decision. Such an important occasion would be made even more significant with both of you participating.” His gaze lingered blatantly on Laurin’s breasts and Matt’s hands clenched into fists.

Laurin stepped forward, and Matt held his breath. If she misspoke…he couldn’t let her get roped into this situation, but she’d proven her intelligence over the past weeks. He rested his hands on her hips and sent her positive thoughts.

“Willam, your community has been very gracious in caring for our needs. As a visitor among many clans as I’ve traveled with my teaching, I have to say there is a special atmosphere here among the otter folk that I’ve not experienced anywhere else.”

Matt hid his grin. Like the fact they were constantly trying to get into her pants? No, he was sure that didn’t happen everywhere.

She continued, “We are merely visitors to your people. We would not dream of taking away an honor from them.”

Willam lifted his chin. “They would gladly give it up if I asked.”

“Ahh, but that is not what your clan needs. They need a strong, decisive leader, as you have demonstrated yourself to be by having selected the participants.” Laurin shook her head and crossed her arms to finally cover her chest. “No, we are honored to witness. That is our rightful place.”

“But—”

Laurin leaned over and kissed his cheek quickly before snatching up the clothing and retreating into the cabin. “Matt, I really will need your help getting into these garments. How do the People of the Sea dress without assistance? I’ve never seen such…”

Her voice faded away into low mutterings as she laid the items out on the bed. Matt faced Willam again, the leader’s expression far too readable.

“Your woman is a handful,” Willam rumbled in frustration.

She was. She’d also proved more than capable of taking care of herself. Matt was ashamed that he’d felt the situation would be too much for her to handle. It was another reminder that they were only in the first stages of getting to know each other, no matter how much his heart was drawn to her.

He stepped outside to join Willam on the stoop, closing the door behind him. “She is strong and independent—and correct. You are a good leader, Willam. Taking away a position

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