Authors: Anya Nowlan
Roar for Her: A BBW Paranormal Weretiger Shape Shifter Romance (Sassy Shifter Brides Book 4) (7 page)
“Please, take me,” she begged, her voice no more than a whimper. His lips trekked lower, sucking one of her nipples into his mouth and teasing it with his teeth as she squirmed underneath him. Finally, he took mercy on her. She’d been dreaming of the moment since they met, and when it happened, it was even better than what she had dared hope for.
He thrust into her with one fast, hard motion, filling her. Teresa squealed, her muscles tensing as he stroked into her, inch by inch filling her with fast, hard thrusts. It knocked the breath right out of her, and she was left heaving and teetering on the brink of her release when he sunk into her fully. Slate released her wrist, and she clung to him with both hands, her nails scraping down his back as he begun thrusting into her with longer movements, filling her completely each time. Teresa saw stars behind her closed eyelids, and when her eyes fluttered open, she stared at the gorgeous man she had accepted as her mate, her husband for life. His expression was tense, wrought with ecstasy, and she loved knowing she did that to him – that being with her brought him such bliss. Teresa buried her face in his chest as he plowed into her, each thrust more urgent, more powerful than the previous one. She shook with desire, her peak so close.
“Oh my god,” she whispered as Slate growled, the sound travelling through her. No man had taken her like that before. It was so raw and primal that she could barely believe it was reality, not some raunchy, delicious dream.
He kissed her again, claiming her mouth with his, and she couldn’t take it any longer. Her body convulsed, and her pussy milked him hungrily, yearning for his seed. Teresa screamed out as she tumbled over the edge, and Slate held her tight, rutting into her. Slate joined her not a moment later, roaring as he reached his finish. The sound made the rafters shake, and the look of utter relief on Slate’s face didn’t escape Teresa. She held onto him as she shuddered through her orgasm, knowing that his cum was spilling into her, filling her and that they could very well be creating new life already. It excited her. Everything about their life together did.
When he pulled out, his arms went around her automatically, embracing her. Teresa smiled as her head fell against his chest, and she reveled in his heavy breathing, both of them spent, happy and completely satisfied. For some time, they simply lay there, contented in one another’s arms, listening to the crackling of the fire.
“Wow. Can we do that again?” Teresa asked, grinning. Slate chuckled, lifting his head to kiss her on the forehead.
“Every day for the rest of our lives. And right now, obviously.” A second later, he was already covering her with kisses, making Teresa giggle and squirm under his touch.
Who knew that going on a small vacation would be the best thing she could ever do for herself?! Teresa could look forward to a whole new life, one with more excitement, support and love she could ever have hoped for. And one thing was certain, she wasn’t going to let any insecurities ever stop her from going after something she wanted again!
EPILOGUE
Teresa smiled as she walked through the building, the warm summer breeze throwing her wavy hair about her face. Every now and then, her hands would brush over her stomach, quietly nurturing the life that was growing inside of her. She wasn’t showing yet, and she wasn’t ready to tell anyone other than Slate, but her world was already filled with excited flutters and big hopes for her family, which would soon be one little shifter stronger.
The building sat on a hill, though only the walls had been erected at that point. Still, it gave her a chance to meander around and imagine where everything would be. Where she would put the teacher’s desk, how many tables with art supplies and coloring books she would have, where the beds would be, and so on. Everything needed to run a nice cozy little kindergarten.
She was entranced by thoughts of color schemes and wall embellishment when Slate came rushing up behind her, pulling a hand through his hair as he took steps that seemed to cover the ground with almost effortless ease. In a few bounds, he was behind Teresa, drawing her into his protective, loving embrace. He kissed her neck, and she giggled happily, throwing her head back to rest on his shoulder. His hands went to her belly as well, stroking it with a gentle touch.
“And how are my two favorite people?” he cooed, resting his head against hers.
“You just saw me a minute ago!” Teresa said with a smile, twirling around to face him. He pulled her against him by the waist, towering above her like a guardian.
“Well, it was far too long. I was talking to the Wartooth brothers. They think we can have a roof on this in a few weeks, and there’s hope that the interior will be finished by fall.”
“How are Tyler and Trey? Still squabbling?”
“Same as ever. I keep telling them that all they need to do is find a good wife to complete their Triad and then all of this bad blood between them would just cease to exist, but it seems that the words of a happy man are better left discarded. Wolves. What do they know, right?” he said with a big grin that wavered only a little as she jabbed him in the chest with a finger.
“Hey, behave now! We need them to finish this building before they completely fall out! You might be an excellent pilot, but I don’t think you’re great with a hammer, mister!”
“
Might
be an excellent pilot?! Missy, I’ll have you know that I am the best pilot this side of the Atlantic!” he protested playfully, feigning mock irritation and drawing another smile from Teresa.
“Oh, how ever could I doubt that!”
“That’s the spirit. Now, happy with what you’re seeing, my beauty? Will this be what you need to shape the future young minds of Shifter Grove?” he asked, cocking a brow. She turned around again and inspected the beginning stages of the building, already envisioning how it would look when it was all finished. A place where kids would learn from the beginning how to treat one another, how to learn, play and appreciate all that had been given to them. In a place like Shifter Grove, there was bound to be plenty of kids, who didn’t exactly fit the norm, and Teresa couldn’t think of anything more exciting than the chance to give them a good start in life. Well, maybe she could think of
one
thing better than that. Spending time with Slate!
“Yes, I think this will be perfect,” she said finally, a wistful smile spreading over her lips.
“Just like you,” he said, kissing her neck.
Her journey from lonely, frustrated temp to happy, beaming fiancée, soon to be mother and teacher had been abrupt and a little shocking, but she wouldn’t have had it any other way. With Slate by her side, she knew that she could do just about anything, and in Shifter Grove she finally found the community that wanted the same things she had always dreamed of – stability, openness, kindness and support. She could hardly believe that just a few months ago she had been in Mississippi, frustrated with herself and the world around her.
Slate’s hands rested on her stomach, and she squeezed his hands slightly, letting herself fall against his strong body. Yes, everything was going to be perfect.
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The Wolves’ Bride
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THE WOLVES’ BRIDE EXCERPT
The Wolves’ Bride
is the fifth novella in the
Sassy Shifter Brides
series, a novella series about curvy mail-order brides and the shifters who love them. The books in this series are all about 15 000 words long and should make for light, hot reading!
“I’ve heard that for two years now but I still don’t see you quitting,” Tara teased, topping off her glass. Sabra pursed her lips at that. Tara wasn’t wrong. The bubbly Georgia peach tended to be spot on with her observations, much to Sabra’s chagrin.
“Well, a girl’s got to eat,” Sabra noted half-heartedly, glancing at her phone, lying between her and Tara on the couch. She’d sent a text back to Tyler as soon as she’d received it and she was beginning to wonder if she was getting a bit too eager. Weren’t men supposed to like the kind of women who were aloof, distant and hard to get? Well, tough luck then, because Sabra Adams was not that kind of woman. Not by a longshot. If she saw something the wanted, she went for it. She took a sip from her wine, enjoying the tangy, oaky taste as it went down her throat. If Tyler Warfang didn’t want her as she was then she didn’t need any of that noise! It only took her another second before she checked the phone again. So maybe she wanted him to like her a little. At least as much as she liked him, anyway.
“Earth to Sabra!” Tara called, waving her hand in front of Sabra’s face. Sabra jolted up, blinking her deep chestnut-colored eyes.
“What!?”
“I asked if you’ve been talking to Tyler, but I think the way you’re trying to will your phone to buzz is kind of telling me that yes, you have.” Tara said with a giggle, expertly avoiding the throw pillow that was flying towards her head. “Hey, no attacking the casual observer! Not my fault you can be read like a book!”
“I’m not
that
obvious,” Sabra grumbled, giving Tara a look from under her lashes. The expression on Tara’s face told her that she hadn’t been quite as convincing as she’d hoped.
“So, are you? Talking to Tyler? Is he still all you think a man should be?” Tara teased, settling in on the couch. Their apartment wasn’t great, but it was good enough. Sabra’s pay as a project manager for Sunset Property Development, combined with Tara’s pay as a personal assistant to a local fashion designer didn’t exactly add up to be a lot of money, but they got by. After a long day of work, coming home and commiserating with someone about how damn difficult getting from one day to another felt good. She wasn’t going to lie though – she would have preferred that someone to be tall, dark and handsome. Maybe like one particular werewolf she had come to know lately.
“Yes, I am talking to Tyler,” Sabra admitted, determined not to blush or get all jittery in front of Tara like she did every time there was a new message on SassyDate. She’d signed up on the dating site on a whim, after having broken up with her last boyfriend more than a few years ago, not expecting to find anyone there that could pique her interest. But she couldn’t have been more wrong. She’d seen Tyler’s profile and even thought about writing him a message, but he beat her to it. It felt like fate when she read his first message and already she could tell she was going to like the good-hearted, funny man. Maybe he could have been a little bit more down to earth about some things, but Sabra was serious enough for the both of them, she thought.
There you go again, plotting a future with a man you hardly know. Stop it! It’s just a fling! You have a career to think about! No babies!
Sabra chided herself, immediately dimming her mood. If only babies weren’t so cute and Tyler so damn addictive.
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