Fur, Cloak and Dagger (Team Greywolf 4)

“Not so fast. We have two days before Svetlana returns.”

The woman showed no fear, although her adrenaline spiked. “That’ll be too late.”

Emma sighed. “Find us a boat or another way off the island.”

“Agreed. But it’s not like they won’t follow us.”

“Once I return to my room, I can get enough vaporo to hide my scent.”

“I’ll get you off the island and distract them so you can get away. I’ll take the drug if I have to.”

Emma lifted her chin. “I’m not leaving you. Who knows what that chimera drug will do to a lycan?”

Her big blue eyes reached the depth of his soul and her luscious lip blindsided him with lust. Nik drew her in and held her tight. “My life is not important.”

She poked him, an alpha, in the chest, her tone that of a cross school teacher. “It sure as hell is. No way will I let you sacrifice yourself, not for me.”

He smiled. “I’m glad you care, Sparrow.”

Her heart drummed in his ears as her voice softened. “Of course I do, we are partners.”

Nik released her and swallowed. “I understand we are comrades, nothing more.”

“Yes, better to keep our relationship professional.” Her response, as much of a lie as his, an attempt to keep his desire under control.

Nik smelled her desire. Although she sounded in control, aloof even, she couldn’t hide her need from him. Worse, his wolf as well as his erection stirred into action, needing to claim her as his. He could no longer hold back. How could he resist the ebb and flow of his desire? They were alone in a romantic cabin in the middle of an island paradise. Perhaps Bolton wanted him to seduce Emma, to keep her from leaving or trying the drug. Like hell he’d let her be their lab rat. The only alternative was to shift and perhaps wash away his lust by jumping in the surrounding waters. He braved a smile. “Better if I sleep outside. Keep guard.”

“You don’t need to stay outside. It’s not like we will share the same bed. There is a nice sofa.”

Didn’t she understand how turned on he was? Then again she wasn’t a mind reader. Although, if she glanced at his bulging hardness, she’d grasp the reason he needed to leave now. If she were a one-night stand, like the other women he’d had sex with, there’d be no problem. But he wanted to make love to her every night of his life. As a werewolf, he could not commit to that, not unless he wanted her as his pet as allowed by lycan society. Doubtful she’d agree to such an arrangement. She was strong willed and an important member of the LIA. “The balcony is nice.”

“A lounge chair doesn’t sound very comfortable.”

“I’ve slept in worst places. Besides, I can search for a boat.”

“They’ll see you.”

“I’m stealthy, not only from humans but other weres.”

“It goes against my better judgment, but…” Emma went up on her toes, held his face and kissed him with a bold desire that surprised him. No, blew his mind.

Nik’s eyes widened and then narrowed. He splayed his hand over her soft bottom and lifted her as he returned her passion with his kiss of hungry urgency. Her lips tasted so delicious. He carried her to the bedroom, slamming the door shut behind him. The aroma of her moistness took him close to the edge.

Emma moaned, her desire harmonizing with his. Her tender breasts pressed against his chest.

Nik released her mouth and bit her plump, rosy lips. He gently sat her on the bed and stepped back. “Please, woman, it’s not too late to send me away before I do things we’ll both regret.”

Emma appeared to come to her good senses. “You are right. What are we doing?”

He grinned. “I do that to all the women.”

“Says the hot werewolf.” She frowned. “Humph. Whatever then.”

“Why are you mad?” He laughed. “It is not my fault women find me attractive.”

“I’m not. I just thought…never mind. After seeing you cozy up with the pool bimbos, I should have realized you are a wolf who likes more than one sheep.”

Nik flinched. “Those women or any other woman mean nothing to me.”