The Bad Girl in Boots

Mated

We sat for a while like that, his head resting heavily on mine. I should have felt smothered, or irritated at the dark possession in the act, but I didn't. I just felt... want. The show of power Hunter had displayed evoked something inside me, and heat pooled in my core. I shifted, causing his massive paw to slide from my body, but before he could growl in protest, I wriggled out from under him. As his head lifted, ready to rumble at me for moving away from him, I shoved my lean body towards his neck and brushed under his jaw, pushing myself into him and purring deep in my belly. I burrowed into his chest hard enough that he sat up, and ducked my head into his throat again. He growled in approval and opened up the mind link again.

Are you okay? He seemed puzzled at my less-than-furious behaviour, clearly wondering why I wasn't pissed as all hell.

More than. Was my low reply, and I nuzzled my nose deep into the fur at his throat. The wolf part of me recognised that it must go against Hunter's strongest instincts that he was allowing my jaws near the vulnerable underside of his neck, and Rain purred in contentment as I realised he wouldn't let anyone else in this position.

What are you so pleased with yourself for? He questioned, nose nudging the top of my head gently.

I don't know. I replied, tucking my head down into his chest to hide my smug expression.

Tell me. His voice vibrated with command and I nipped his leg lightly to let him know I resented his show of control over me.

Sorry, love. Please tell me. He corrected himself.

I chuffed, amused and slid my face against his. He gave the wolf equivalent of a groan, pressing back against me in approval.

I was just thinking about how you probably only ever allow me at your throat. I muttered shyly.

As my mate, I have nothing to fear from you. In fact, I quite enjoy having your sweet mouth near my neck.

Don't make it dirty. I chided, bumping my head against his.

It's the truth. He rumbled.

"Okay, excitement over, let's get back to work." I was half grateful to and half resented the coach for interrupting. As everyone turned away, he approached us slowly, as if to avoid spooking us.

"Alpha Flynn, Miss Jade, do you think you could go and shift back? I'd like to have a conversation with you both afterwards, please." His tone left no room for discussion, but still, Hunter chuffed angrily before butting my flank with his head, nudging me towards the forest.

"I want you back in two minutes!" The instructor yelled after us. I felt myself heat with embarrassment as I realised it looked as if we were going to shift together, i.e get naked. I whined in mortification, shooting a pathetic glance at Hunter and growling when he simply huffed in amusement. He bumped me again, sweeping his tail along the length of my back in a soothing gesture. I was instantly placated.

When we had reached a few paces through the tree line, Hunter nudged me to stop. He picked up a bundle of clothes from behind a patch of ferns and placed them at my feet, before collecting a set for himself. I turned to find some space behind a tree before his low growl stopped my in my tracks.

You can change here. He told me.

I blinked in confusion. Did he actually expect me to change in front of him?

I've seen you naked before. He reminded me. When you were in the infirmary.

That was different! I yipped.