A/N
Hello Lit. readers! First, I'd like to thank everyone who sent their feedback, wrote comments, and voted on my stories. It allows me to gauge how the story is doing and gives me the drive me in my writing. Secondly, I thank those who took the time to read and follow Alex and Rance's adventure. And thirdly, I'd want to address the confusion that my name seemed to garner. BD is actually a combination of my dogs name (Blackie & Duchess), hence Blackduchess. I am actually Asian (Filipino). I received several feedbacks questioning why my heroine's white and not black since I'm black. Sorry about the misperception.
I thank my wonderful editor Lunarosa for all her awesome help. And also MythOfreak.
CHAPTER SIX
After the wild sex in her room, Rance bundled her in his shirt. Hers did not fare too well in their haste to get naked. Fastening the top three buttons, he tied the bottoms of the shirt together at her waist and rolled up the sleeves, then he helped her into her jeans and shoes. Standing back up, he paused briefly to tenderly hold her in his arms and kissed her on the forehead. Letting her go reluctantly, he then donned his own pants and shoes, and then they walked out of her bedroom to talk with the others.
Alex did not bother to gather any of her clothing scattered across the carpet. Not wanting to touch anything that was tainted by the spoor of the shifter who'd destroyed her property, she walked out of her bedroom with just the clothes she was wearing when she left her garage, other than her own shirt. She would just ask Rance to take her to the nearest Wal-mart to get what she needed for tomorrow.
Rance walked slightly ahead of her, so she took the opportunity to ogle his impressive body.
Wow but did I get lucky!
Knowing that she was mated to him gave her such a thrill. She -- old plain, chubby Alex -- had bagged this adonis of a man - well shifter really. But who would quibble on such trivialities? Not her, for sure!
Rance looked back and raised questioning brows, as if asking what was up, his eyes sparkling with merriment at her inner monologue. Alex could not help but giggle giddily, which only put a nonplussed expression on his handsome face. Shrugging her shoulders, she went to him and hugged and kissed him on the cheek right at the corner of his luscious lips.
"What's that for?" Rance asked with a smile.
"Just because." Alex simply replied with a small smile.
Her impulsive action surprised and delighted Rance. Smiling down at her, he drew her back into his arms when she tried to step away. Holding Alex by the hips, he locked eyes with her and slowly lowered his head, fitting his lips over hers. Gently nuzzling her lips, Rance savored their silky wet texture. He couldn't get enough of the addictive sweetness of his mate's succulent flavor. He deliberately kept the kiss light, as he slowly nipped and laved her lower lip. Prodding it slightly open with his tongue, he swiped the moisture between her lips. He captured and sucked lingeringly on Alex's upper lip. Watching from hooded eyes as her breathing slowly quickened. Flicking his tongue lazily on her lips he fanned her desire with the unhurried pace of his kiss. Rance wanted so badly to devour her - but now was not the time or the place to initiate another tryst.
Alex turned dazed eyes up to Rance when he suddenly stopped kissing her. Not understanding why he ceased, she closed her dreamy eyes again and lifted her face for him to silently encourage him to proceed with his sensual assault. When nothing happened, even when she pulled him down to her, she finally opened one eye and squinted up at Rance.
The man was just staring down at her upturned face! Irritated that Rance suddenly stopped kissing her just when it was getting good and hot -- this time she forcefully pulled his head down again. Standing on tiptoes to reach him, she laid siege on his yummy mouth. After getting her hot and bothered it only seemed fair that she got him as excited as she was. Alex proceeded to use her mouth, tongue, lips and even teeth to entice her mate, drawing from her limited experience and rich imagination. Ha! Her addiction to romance novels had their use after all.
Slipping inside her mate's mouth, she hungrily stroked and laved his palate with her supple tongue, seeking every delicious crevice and corner. She relished his somewhat salty-sweet, but masculine and unique taste. She angled her head slightly to get a better connection with his mouth. Deepening the kiss, she thrust in and out, teasing Rance to play with her tongue. The more she explored, the hungrier she became for his taste. She jabbed at his tongue urging it inside her mouth and promptly sucking on it like a mini cock. Alex rubbed her engorged breasts on Rance's bare chest sensuously. Her throbbing nipples were driving her crazy. Grabbing one of Rance's hands, she placed it on top of her left breast, guiding his palm to rub her tender nub.
"Mmmmhhh," she moaned in appreciation as he lightly pinched and rolled it with his finger. Rance lifted his other hand and cupped the other mound, hefting and squeezing gently.
Groaning aloud, Rance finally took over of the kiss as his control shattered in the face of his mate's passion. Driving his tongue in, he drank from her lips deeply. He let go of her breasts and glided his hands down her sides. Reaching her hips he yanked her forward, mashing her breasts on his chest and trapping his throbbing erection between their straining bodies. Alex choked out a pleasured moan as her nipples rubbed deliciously on his muscled pectorals. Rocking her hips, she massaged her pulsing clit against his completely erect penis. Rance grabbed her butt cheeks with both hands. Kneading and molding the generous swells, he heard her moan deep in her throat. He squeezed and separated the mounds as one finger traced the cleft leading to her nether opening. Breaths panting and bodies straining, they kissed wildly.
Rance knew that they had to stop or they would end up mating in the hallway. Much as he wanted to do it, he doubted if his mate would feel the same after the deed was done. He could hear his Betas in the other room talking quietly, and he knew what Alex had not yet realized, that although they had discreetly stayed away from the hallway, they could clearly hear the sounds Rance and Alex were making (and probably smell sex as well). Alex still hadn't fully shed her human inhibitions. He did not want for her to feel shamed or embarrassed for something so natural and beautiful, so making love was out of the question. It was his job as her mate to protect her even from this, so even though it pained him, he had to put a stop to their lovemaking. Easing slowly from lips, he gently put space between them. But Alex would have none of it as she followed his retreating lips. Clinging tightly to his neck, she tried once more to pull him down.
"Wait..." Rance breathed out. "Little one, we have to stop." Reluctantly he pulled Alex's arms from around his neck and held her dainty hands in his.
Looking into Alex's passion laden eyes, he almost succumbed to her urging. Rance closed his eyes briefly to gather his tattered resolve. He pulled her to him tightly and enveloped her in his arms, banding them around her securely. She squirmed restlessly against Rance as her arousal raged, but he gentled her by rubbing her back slowly and crooning quietly in her ears. Waiting until her breathing evened out and her passion had subsided. Moments later, Alex slowly wound her arms around Rance's waist as she laid her head on his chest. He did not know how long they stood there quietly holding each other, but it was the first time he held a woman like this -- not as a prelude to sex. Finally, he reluctantly set her in front of him.
Peering at her face, he tried to determine her mood. "Alright?" he asked.
Nodding her head, Alex smiled weakly. She was thankful that Rance was thinking clearly. It would have been mortifying if someone happened upon them having sex in the hallway. Blushing fiercely, she lowered her head and hid her face on his chest. Cupping her chin, Rance lifted her face to gaze searchingly at her eyes. "You're fine Alex," he whispered.
