Accidental Surrogate

James

At first, James thought he misheard her.

Then he thought he had misunderstood.

But there was no doubt now—not the way Elizabeth was looking at him, with big eyes full of hope, anticipation and a little fear. Hearing the protected she-wolf profess her love made her heart race, until it was __slamming violently against his ribcage as he sped to a gallop . Elizabeth’s skin was bright pink, and she couldn’t really look him in the eye . Her gaze kept flying up and down, almost as if she thought James could reject it. Thisit was adorable and annoying at the same time. Didn’t she realize how crazy he was about her?

At the same time, he didn’t want to force her beyond her limits. It was one thing to think she was ready, and another to actually take such a step important. James wrapped a large hand in Elizabeth’s hair, pulling her face up.” You thought I’d refuse, honey? He asked, caressing her sharp jaw with the tip of his thumb. “Surely you realize how hopelessly in love I am with you, Elizabeth. ” _

shrugged, sniffling harder now.

fangs and growled softly, until the animal ferocity disappeared from the Elizabeth’s countenance , ” I

an exercise in endurance, self-discipline and absolute masochism. “I appreciate it, baby. He purred, kissing her cheek. “And I’m so proudof you for acknowledging and asking for help, but no there’s a rush. ” He told her, mostly to see how she would react. “Just know how you feel and that you’re ready to take that step. We can start with _getting more intimate_ and see how you feel

her eyelashes and watching as his words sank. ” I mean, I want you to actually claim me. She clarified, running her little pink tongue over the seam of her lips. His words were getting softer and more suggestive by the second, and it was

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was well beyond boiling point now, and though he didn’t Wanting nothing more than to take her to bed in that instant, he couldn’t resist kissing her either- it again. He growled, dragging her mouth to his and Elizabeth immediately opened it to his tongue, his light body moving restless against his. They surrendered for a few long, panting minutes, before James finally gave himself regain control of your senses. “There’s something

plans and whispering strategies . And now with James looking at her, his brow furrowed with regret… It wasn’t hard to guess what

read Elizabeth’s closed features. “The refugees won’t need me to transport them every day, because we will be between them and the threat. ” He sighed heavily. “It will

burning. ” He’d be a fool if he was