Part 4 (1/2)

Her beast spoke up again. Don't think about anyone else. Rafe is ours. Focus on him.

Speaking of the devil, Rafe broke the kiss and transferred her wrists to one hand as the other brushed down her body. He murmured, ”You'll scream my name soon.”

She opened her mouth to challenge him, but his fingers brushed against her sensitive c.l.i.t. He did it again, increasing the pressure with each pa.s.s.

He pressed down on her bundle of nerves and Nikki screamed. Wave after wave of pleasure coursed through her body as she gripped and released his c.o.c.k.

Rafe grunted and soon stilled inside of her. Despite the fact he was human, Rafe's release sent her careening into another o.r.g.a.s.m.

Her dragon snarled. More. We need lots more. Only then will we claim him.

Somehow Nikki managed to reply, No claiming. Just s.e.x.

Nikki barely noticed her beast falling silent as Rafe collapsed on top of her, his hard d.i.c.k still inside of her. His voice was gravelly as he said, ”b.l.o.o.d.y h.e.l.l. My d.i.c.k is still hard and raring to go again. Do you have magic dragon s.e.x powers?”

With her wrists finally free, she gripped his back and raked her nails down his spine. ”Wouldn't you like to know.”

”Nikki.” He nipped her collarbone.

Slapping his a.r.s.e, she shrugged. ”I don't know. Very few female dragon-s.h.i.+fters sleep with human males. But I'm sure something gives you extra energy because the frenzy will last a week or more.”

She half-expected Rafe to excuse himself and bolt.

He merely raised his head and nuzzled her cheek. The light stubble sent a small thrill through her body.

Rafe murmured, ”Then we'd better keep going.”

Before Nikki could answer, her beast roared. My turn.

Powerless to stop her dragon's s.e.x-crazed strength, Nikki was pushed to the back of their shared mind. She tried to break out, but no amount of clawing would set her free.

With her dragon in control of their body, she rolled Rafe under them and hissed, ”No more fancy words. I need your seed.”

Moving their hips, Rafe moaned beneath them. Nikki pounded on the wall again. He's mine. I should be the one riding him.

No, her dragon stated. Your way would take years. My way will take days. We need his child. He or she will be strong, stubborn, and fierce. No other male will do.

Rafe's voice interrupted their conversation. ”Nikki?”

”Not Nikki. Dragon. You're mine, human. I hope you're ready.”

As her dragon placed their hands on Rafe's chest and increased the pace of their movements, Rafe groaned.

Nikki knew it was foolish since her dragon was right-the beast would accomplish pregnancy quicker. But as she was helpless to watch and not act, Nikki sat down and hugged her knees to her chest at the back of her mind. Her dragon would tire eventually, and Nikki would have her chance with Rafe again.

She was d.a.m.ned if her beast was the only one to sleep with Rafe. After all, Nikki had been dreaming of it for years. She wasn't about to waste what was sure to be her only chance to sleep with the human. True mate or not, dragon-s.h.i.+fter females weren't allowed to mate human males.

Then an o.r.g.a.s.m hit and Nikki was lost in the blinding pleasure. Rafe followed shortly, and she crested again.

She might not be able to move her human form, but at least, she could watch her human's face; it was one of the rare times he displayed emotions beyond anger or irritation. She would almost describe his current expression as tenderness mixed with heat.

Rafe was beautiful with his green eyes and dark, wavy hair. For a split second, she wondered what their child would look like.

No. Nikki couldn't think like that. The child would be given to a family, who could care for little him or her. Nikki's future was with the Protectors. She just needed to remember that over the next week or so and not lose her resolve.

Chapter Four.

Eight days later, a rare bit of February suns.h.i.+ne woke Rafe up from his slumber. He'd lost track of all days and hours.

About the only thing he remembered was exploring and claiming every part of Nikki's body.

Speaking of which, he looked over to the left side of the bed. Nikki's bare back was to him. The urge to trace her shoulders was strong, but his c.o.c.k hurt like h.e.l.l. If there weren't some kind of burn marks on it from all of the friction, he'd be pretty surprised.

Still, a hollow feeling in his chest came over him at the thought of the frenzy being complete and Rafe never getting the chance to play with Nikki's sensitive nipples or grip her firm a.r.s.e. Everything about Nikki, from her long, lean body to her small b.r.e.a.s.t.s and slim hips was b.l.o.o.d.y perfect. He wouldn't change a thing about her.

Well, that was a lie. If he could only find a way to banish her inner dragon from time to time, he'd be all for it.

Nikki's voice drifted into the air. ”Are you awake?”

Deciding what the h.e.l.l, he lightly caressed her back. ”Yes. Is this Nikki-Nikki or Dragon-Nikki?”

”Nikki-Nikki.”

Her voice was tired, not that he blamed her. ”Good. Then how about some food before the next round?”

”There doesn't need to be a next round.”

Rafe stilled his hand. ”Come again?”

With a sigh, Nikki turned to lay on her back and met his gaze. ”If my dragon is correct, it's done.”

He blinked a second before he smiled slowly. ”You're pregnant.”

She looked away. ”Yes. You can go.”

He blinked in confusion. With a growl, he moved to cover her body with his. ”Look at me, Nikola Gray, and explain yourself.”

Nikki kept her gaze off to the side. ”Don't make this harder than it needs to be. You're tired. I'm tired and my dragon is content. I appreciate what you did, but it's time to go back to our separate lives.”

”What the f.u.c.k, Nikki? That's it? Use me and toss me aside?”

She finally met his gaze and frowned. ”What else do you want from me, Rafe? We both know you're not the wedding bells and changing baby nappies type. The longer we put off saying good-bye, the harder it'll be.”

Gripping her chin with his fingers, he leaned down his face to hers. ”If you think I'm the type of b.a.s.t.a.r.d who will just knock up a woman and leave, you're out of your b.l.o.o.d.y mind. It may be illegal for me to live here, but we'll figure something out. I'll be d.a.m.ned if I let my daughter grow up without a father.”

Surprise flashed in Nikki's eyes, but it vanished in the next second. ”Are you mad?” She pushed against his chest. ”Besides, it's not your choice to make.”