He was so close to just fucking her hard and fast until he reached his own orgasm, but he held himself back, giving her time to go over the peak. But the moment it was too much, he pulled his fingers away.Grabbing her hips, he used the wall for leverage and started slowly to pump in and out of her, taking his time, working her cunt, until she was moaning his name and begging him for more. There was only so much control he had, he’d denied them this for way too long, and now he finally knew what true pleasure was with a mate. He came, flooding her womb, filling her with his fertile seed.Make her pregnant.He wanted everything with Maya—a life, a family, the pack. He wanted it all. Seconds passed and he ran his hands all over her body, breathing her in.“That was incredible,” Maya said, smiling up at him.“That’s because you’re incredible.”“You’re just saying that,” she said.He chuckled. “No, I’m not, trust me.”She growled. “Does that mean you’re comparing me to the other women you’

“Because I want to take you for a ride, that’s why.” He took her hand.“I’m not sure this is a good idea.”“You’ve got to have a little faith in me, baby,” he said. “Come on.”“My parents are expecting us.”“I’ve already told them I’m taking you out. I want you to relax and the only way I’m going to do that is getting you away for a while.”She wanted to tell him no, that she didn’t need to leave town. But the moment she looked at his bike, she couldn’t deny the fascination or the temptation.“Are you sure it’s safe?” she asked.“Of course it is. I wouldn’t do anything to put your life at risk.” He pulled her in close, running his hands all over her body. “I want to share this with you, Maya.”She wanted to share everything with him as well. Licking her suddenly dry lips, she nodded her head.“I did get you this,” he said, holding up a helmet.She shook her head and held up her hands. “Hell, no. I’m not wearing that thing. You are not taking me out on the open road for me to be locked

Jordan frowned. “So he what? Rejected you?”She nodded.“Holy shit, you’re kidding, right?”“I’m not kidding. For five years, he and I knew what we meant to each other, but nothing ever happened. He’s still a little uncomfortable with my age.”“Okay, that makes no sense. Mates are like the most important thing.”She shrugged. “We didn’t grow up the way he did. He doesn’t know how packs work. It’s still new to him.”Jordan rubbed at his temple. “Okay, fine. I can sort of not understand that, but aside from that, you two are now mates. I mean, you stink of him.”“Stop it.”“You do. So I’m guessing the whole rejection thing is on the back burner, so why haven’t you told anyone?”Maya sighed. “Because, what if he doesn’t want to stay? What if he wants to leave again? What if he can’t be part of a pack? I don’t want to get hurt.” She shrugged.“And what if hewantsto stay? What if he never wants to leave? What if he wants to start a family, be part of a pack for the first time in his life?”

He stared at Maya’s father and was tempted to go to his knees and beg for forgiveness but then he’d expose Maya, and no one was allowed to see her naked. That pleasure was intended for him and him alone. “Sir,” he said. “Maya is my mate.” Ben looked at him and then passed his shoulder where Maya was peering over to look at her parents. “This is absurd. I would have known about this. Is this some kind of trick?” Ben asked. “No!” He and Maya spoke in unison. He reached behind him to take hold of her hand, locking their fingers together. “This is real. Maya and I, we’re real.” “We’ve been mates for a long time, Dad,” Maya said. “But how? I mean, with all due respect, I don’t think it’s even possible to keep a secret like this for long,” Leah said. “I was a fool,” Luke said. “Five years ago, I walked into a bar, and there was this girl. A beautiful young woman who had just gone through her first transition. Eighteen, young, and I … I couldn’t bring myself to see how important it wa

“I like hanging out with my friends here. Hey, Luke.”“Hey, Tina. Nice dress.”There was a twinkle in her eye. “Thank you. It’s new.”“Are you going out later?”“No.” Tina James stood before the barrier and shifted on her feet. She fidgeted. Then she cleared her throat. “Is Eric around?”His lips quivered, seeing the question coming from a mile away. He knew her enough to know that, along with the fact that something was up—and he also had a suspicion about why. “I don’t know where my brother is now. Why don’t you come in and look for him?”“I thought you wouldn’t ask,” she shot back, grinning. Giddiness encompassed her when he guided her to a corner where the barrier was thinner, then tapped it a few times before gesturing at her to squeeze herself in. She patted her hair and clothes, and for the first time, he glimpsed nerves thrumming.“Would you like to hang out here a bit and enjoy the view?” he asked, patting the space beside him. “Wind down a bit, if you must.”She shook her he