The Dragon's Dilemma (Lochguard Highland Dragons 1)

He released her ear and kissed his way across her cheek until he was less than an inch from her lips. Meeting her eyes, he whispered, “Although I could settle for a kiss instead. One taste of your lips will make everything better.”

Holly fought a smile and lost the battle. “You were quite the ladies’ man before you met me, weren’t you?”

He frowned. “Why would you bring up other women? None of them compare to you.”

His human finally tossed the lamp to the floor. It landed with a thud on the carpet and she placed her currently free hand on his chest. “I wonder if that’s you, your dragon, or your penis talking.”

Fraser growled. “I was trying to make up for my dragon’s behavior, yes, but I’m speaking the truth.” He took her face in his hands. “No one has ever resisted my charms before, let alone taken on my dragon in a fit and won. That’s pretty bloody fantastic, Holly Anderson.” He strummed his finger against her cheek. “Just as you are, too.” He laid his forehead against hers. “Now, you stubborn woman, I’m going to kiss you and convince you of my words.” He moved a fraction closer. “Provided you won’t punch me in the dick again.”

Holly grinned and mischief danced in her eyes. “Then I guess you’d better make me forget how to think, let alone act, and your dick will be safe.” She lowered her voice. “At least, for now. I make no guarantees about later.”

The urge to tease Holly some more was strong, but his cock was already hardening and he didn’t want Holly, let alone his dragon, to change their minds.

So, Fraser lightly kissed her and answered, “Then I just need to ensure I leave you begging for more. That way, all of me will be safe from your devious mind.”

Holly opened her mouth, but Fraser swallowed her reply with a kiss.

Chapter Nine

Holly wasn’t sure if she was happy or irritated that Fraser shut her up with a kiss. Very few people had ever tried to take charge of her.

Yet as his taste and heat filled her mouth, she leaned into him. As he slowly strummed his thumbs against her cheeks, he took his time in exploring every inch.

The tenderness made her forget about his dragon-half. In time, Holly was sure she would enjoy rough, hot dragon sex. But she wasn’t there yet.

Turning toward him, she wrapped her legs around his waist. Fraser moaned as his hands slid down her neck and her back before resting on her bum. He rocked her hips forward and her clit brushed his hard abdomen. When he did it again, she had a hard time focusing on the kiss.

Fraser finally released her lips and whispered, “Will you let me explore your beautiful body properly this time?”

She should just say yes and enjoy Fraser’s attentions. But Holly didn’t want false platitudes. “You’ve barely seen my body. How do you know it’s beautiful?”

Fraser growled as he lightly slapped her arse. “Do you have to challenge everything I say?” She opened her mouth, but he cut her off. “Lay down on your back and I’ll show you with actions just how much I admire and desire your body, honey.”

“You better not disappoint me, ruadh.”

Fraser’s gaze turned determined. “Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.”

The huskiness of his voice sent a shiver down her spine. While she enjoyed his humor and teasing, she was coming to enjoy his dominant, possessive side as well.

“We’ll see,” she murmured.

After lightly patting Fraser’s chest, Holly crawled to the empty side of the bed and lay down. Tapping her fingers in impatience, Fraser eventually turned to face her and stared.

The second he met her gaze, he said, “I should warn you, lass. If there’s one thing my dragon enjoys, it’s a challenge.” He traced a finger along her jaw and then down her neck. “I used to like it easy, but I’m starting to see the appeal of a challenge when it comes to you.”

Lifting his finger, Fraser’s gaze moved to her breasts. One second ticked by and then ten. The longer he looked, the harder her nipples became.

If it were any other aspect of her life, she’d bark an order and tell him to move along. But just this once, she wanted him to linger.

Holly moved a fraction to better settle her bum and her breasts jiggled. With a growl, Fraser cupped one and squeezed.

His firm grip combined with the callouses on his palms made her breasts grow heavy again. As much as she’d enjoyed his tongue, she wondered what it would feel like to have Fraser’s rough fingers dance between her legs.

Fraser finally released her breasts and she just prevented herself from crying out. She wouldn’t let him know how much she yearned to have his hands on her body again.

If she did, Holly would never hear the end of it.

Fraser chuckled and she narrowed her eyes. “If you’re laughing at my body, then so help me, I will find that lamp and shove it up your arse.”