Shifter’s Surrender by Jennifer Dellerman

Author:Jennifer Dellerman [Dellerman, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ravenous
Published: 2011-01-15T19:39:03+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Kaylie wasn’t sure how she would act when—if? —Dean arrived at her house ready to head off to Everett Tours. Hell, she hadn’t even known if he would show. He’d had a long day yesterday. Granted, so had she, helping him in the kitchen after a full day’s work. But Dean had been very physical last night.

Kaylie shivered under the hot spray of the shower remembering all the things he’d done to her last night. Her body had responded to every touch. Even now, when she should be sated, she could feel herself grow damp. She knew a chunk of her physical arousal was due to the mating heat, but how much, she wasn’t sure. It shouldn’t affect any emotional connection, but she was quite aware that more than her body was engaged every time he was near. He’d struck a cord with her the very first time she’d seen him all those years ago, and being home had only made that thread thicker with every encounter. She was very much afraid she was going to end up tangled in knots by the time this mating heat passed. And she was terrified she would be able to do nothing but watch Dean walk away.

She groaned at the direction her mind was taking and roughly turned off the faucets. After sneaking in the house fifteen minutes ago she’d hopped in the shower and, with regret, washed away all the evidence of their love-making. She dried off and then dressed in jeans and a tank top and covered that with a snug, long-sleeved but thin pull-over shirt. She tossed a sweatshirt on the bed, which she would don just prior to leaving. For now, despite the morning chill still lingering in the house, she was warm enough that she could manage without the extra material. The mating heat was keeping her body temperature higher than normal.

Kaylie frowned, making a mental note to talk with Tess about that. Female shifters had lower body temps then the males, which made her wonder if that oddity was another reason for the mating heat. Maybe the reason for the lack of cubs was due to the difference in body temps, and thus the only time a female could get pregnant was during that specific cycle. According to Jacklyn Chavez, mated females go through an intense period of arousal once every year or so. Could be nature’s way to keep the population in check. But did such medical reasoning apply to the human female mates? Would Kaylie go through this every year? And what would happen if Dean was no longer available to attend to her?

With a heavy sigh Kaylie padded back into the bathroom and put her hair up in its customary ponytail. Though her eyes were on her reflection, she was remembering how it felt when Dean ran his hands through her hair. He’d seemed fascinated with it, splaying the strands all over his pillows.

Frustration with herself, Kaylie shook her head to clear it. Great sex and four hours of sleep were making her discombobulated.

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