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“Are you okay?”

Tara knew Jason was standing next to her before she even heard the voice.

“Are you okay?” Jason repeated.

Tara bit down on her bottom lip. A hot rush of need and desire swept through her body causing her pussy to weep with anticipation.

Jason sniffed the air. His lips turned up into a huge grin. “You want me as much as I want you, mate. I am sorry about my behavior. It was inexcusable.”

“I will fight this and you.” Tara crossed her arms.

Jason leaned closer to her. “I’m game. Are you?”

Tara swallowed. She heard the challenge in his words.

Jason straightened up. “Let’s get our cubs and go home.” He gently turned Tara around and put his hand in the small of her back.

Before Tara could stop herself, she let him lead her back to the table.

 

 

CHAPTER 5

 

“This is all you have with you?” Jason raised an eyebrow.

“Sorry, I wasn’t exactly packing for a vacation.” Tara tried to take the small suitcase from him. “Traveling light is the in vogue thing to do when you’re on the run. Give me my bag.”

“I’ve got it.”

“I can carry my own bag.”

“Give it a rest. I’ve got the bag and anything else I don’t think you should lift.”

“Great! I’m stuck with a pig-headed Neanderthal! How did I get so lucky?”

“Maybe you should buy a lottery ticket too. You never know, you might win it too.”

“Let me pull out the wad of ones I earned at the gentlemen’s club I danced at last night.” Tara crossed her arms over her ample chest.

Jason stopped and stared at his mate. “You had better be joking or I’m going to spank you when we get home.”

Tara snorted. “Spank me? You and who’s army?”

“I don’t need anyone but me.”

“I hope you’ve got good insurance, because you’re going to get seriously hurt if you try spanking me.”

Jason sniffed the air and smiled. “I think you like the idea of a spanking more than you’re willing to admit.”

“In your dreams.” Tara’s cheeks grew warm. She turned and stomped back to Jason’s truck.

“Are you okay?” Ben asked as she climbed into the front passenger seat.

“Just peachy thanks to your dad. Is he always like this?” Tara glanced into the back at Ben and Haley as she snapped the seatbelt into place.

“Like what?”

“A pig-headed Neanderthal!”

Ben laughed.
“Sometimes, when he thinks he’s right.”

“Great! And why did I agree to go with him?” Tara closed her eyes and shook her head.

“Because you can’t resist this pig-headed Neanderthal,” said Jason as he opened the driver’s door and climbed into the truck.

Tara glared at him. “Let me guess!
You’re the new and improved Neanderthal with super hearing. Is there anything else I need to know about you?”

“You love me and you know you want my body.” Jason grinned and winked at Tara.

“And he’s got a fat head to match the ego.”  Tara turned her head and looked out the window at the hunk of useless metal sitting in the mechanic’s garage. Her life wasn’t supposed to be like this. Running from a maniac wasn’t on her to do list. She bit on her bottom lip. Fear, worry, and anger had been her constant companions for months. They were safe. She knew what they wanted, but the new emotions scared her in a different way. Tara was not sure what to make of them or even how to handle them. Not even marriage had prepared her for them.

“I like the way you smell. It calls to me.”

Tara squeaked and jumped. The seatbelt held her in the seat. “Don’t do that!” She whipped her head around only to find herself staring into Jason’s eyes.

“Do what? This?” Jason’s left hand snaked around the back of Tara’s neck and pulled her closer. His lips captured hers.

Stunned, Tara let him kiss her.

Jason took advantage of Tara’s lack of resistance and pulled her closer. Something snapped in Tara’s brain and she struggled, trying to resist the invasion, but Jason deepened the kiss.

Tara groaned. She stopped struggling and started kissing him back. The sweet taste of sugar and cinnamon tickled her tongue. She could not get enough. She wanted more.

“Guys, I don’t think this is a good place for what you’re doing. You’ve got young impressionable eyes watching you.” Ben’s voice swept over Jason and Tara, barely cooling the heat between them.

Jason broke the kiss. He caressed Tara’s cheek as he watched the emotions swirling in her eyes. “I’m just getting started.”

Tara sat back in her seat and stared at Jason. Her hand came up and touched her swollen lips. Her heart pounded against her chest and at that moment, all she could think about was crawling into his lap and letting him have his way with her. If just one of his kisses did this to her, she was doomed. An image of Andrew, her dead husband, flickered into her mind. His kisses never did this to her. In fact, they were downright tame compared to Jason’s kiss.

Tara glanced at Jason only to find him grinning at her. She quickly turned away. “Don’t ever try that again.”

Jason’s grin grew bigger. “Try what?”

“You know exactly what I’m talking about.”

“Oh, I plan on trying that and a lot more as soon as I get you alone.”

Tara shook her head. “I’m not interested.”

Jason chuckled. “Keep telling yourself that.”

“And I’ll keep reminding you until you get the message. Now stay on your side of the truck or else.”

“Didn’t your momma ever tell you never to challenge a bear shifter? It’s worse than waving a red flag in front of a bull.”

Tara made a face at him and stuck out her tongue.

“Now that gives me a few ideas as to what you could do with that tongue.” Jason put the truck into gear and pulled out onto the street.

“Keep dreaming. Just keep dreaming,” muttered Tara.

Our mate is feisty.

She is that,
Jason agreed with his bear.

Mate is going to be fun to play with. She wants us.

She sure does.
Jason took a deep breath. Tara’s lemon and honey scent engulfed him, causing his cock to grow. He shifted in the seat, but it did not help. Only sinking his cock deep into Tara’s wet folds would help it, and even then, he was not sure. Maybe kissing her was not such a good idea, he thought as he shifted again.

He glanced again at Tara. Even in the dark, he easily saw every curve and dip of her body.

Tara felt Jason’s eyes on her, but she refused to look. Instead, she folded her hands in her lap and stared out the window at the darkness surrounding them.

The sound of the tires on the road combined with the warm air blowing out of the vents caused her eyelids to droop. For the first time in weeks, her muscles loosened, letting the tension and worry slip away. Tara fell asleep without worrying about her and Haley’s safety.

Jason heard the change in Tara’s breathing and heartbeat long before he glanced at her. He reached over to the console and turned one of the knobs, causing more heat to fill the cab. Neither he nor Ben needed the extra heat because they had their bears to keep them warm but Tara and Haley were human. They needed the extra heat, and Tara needed the rest.

Mate too tired. Mate needs rest and food.

We will have to make sure she eats. I didn’t like the way she picked at her food.

She did not eat. She played with the food. Cub ate more than mate did. Mate must eat. Mate needs strength to carry our cubs.

We will take care of her and Haley.

We protect mate and cub.
Jason’s bear sniffed.
Honey and lemons.

Jason shook his head. He could not be angry at his bear’s one-tracked mind. Since he kissed her, all he thought about was the sweet honey and lemon cream coating the lips of her pussy.

Ten minutes later Jason pulled into his driveway and put the truck into park.

Tara jerked. Her eyes flew open. “Where are we?”

“My house.”

Tara groaned. “We’re making you miss the game, aren’t we?”

“You’re not making us miss anything.”

“If you’ll just show me the guest room, I’ll take Haley and you and Ben can go back to the game.

“Are you just stubborn or what?”

“Excuse me?” Tara looked at Jason. “You didn’t just call me stubborn?”

“You are stubborn and scared, but you have nothing to be scared about anymore.”

“I’m not scared. I’m pissed.” Tara’s eyes narrowed. “There’s a difference.”

Jason reached over and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Pissed is good. You’re more alert to what’s going on around you, than if you’re scared.”

Tara blinked. “You’re baiting me.”

Jason grinned. “I like your stubborn, hot temper, and I have your full attention. The only thing missing in my life is you.” He caressed her cheek.

Tara closed her eyes and leaned into the caress. A soft sigh escaped her lips. Desire surged through her body, causing her pussy to quiver. Warm moisture soaked her panties.

Jason sniffed the air. “I want you too.”

Tara opened her eyes and stared into Jason’s green eyes. “This is happening too fast. I’m not sure if what I’m feeling is real.”

Jason nodded. He agreed with Tara, but his bear and the mating heat were riding him heavy. “Let’s get you and Haley settled inside.

“Staying with you may not be a good idea. It could make things more complicated than they already are. We need to talk about this mate thing.” Tara bit her bottom lip. She wanted Jason, but they both had issues they had to deal with first.

“You’re not staying anywhere else.”

“Fine!”
Tara undid the seatbelt and got out of the truck. “Ben, would you hand Haley over to me?”

“I’ve got her,” said Ben as he slid out of the truck with Haley in his arms. “I don’t think she’s letting go anytime soon.”

“I’m sorry.”

Ben shrugged his shoulders. “There’s nothing to be sorry about.
I’ve always wanted a baby sister. Now I have her.” He reached back into the truck and grabbed Haley’s bag.

“My bear,” said Haley as she patted Ben’s cheek with her chubby little hand.

Tara smiled at her daughter. Even though Haley was a child, she knew Ben was a bear shifter.

Jason came around the truck. He had Tara’s suitcase in his left hand. “Let’s go inside.” He put his right hand on the small of Tara’s back and guided her up the side steps and onto the porch that wrapped around the house.

A smile flickered across Tara’s lips. She loved the older style houses with wrap-around porches. She always dreamed of owning one, but Andrew did not like old houses. He liked modern buildings with all the conveniences and amenities the city had to offer, like the building in New York City where they bought the condo. The same condo Donald managed to see out from under her.

“Is something wrong?”

Tara glanced at Jason. “No, I was just remembering a dream I used to have about owning an older house with a porch like this one.” She sighed. “It was just a silly dream.”

“You are my mate. My home is your home.” Tara liking his house pleased him more than he wanted to admit. Tina hated the place and wanted him to sell it and buy a newer home in town. They fought over the house issue more often than Jason wanted to remember. He refused to sell the house, not because it was his home, but because he had built the house for Allison.

Allison. Jason closed his eyes. This was Allison’s house and without a thought about it, he gave the house to Tara.

She will fill the house with the same love and laughter I once did.

Jason’s eyes jerked open. He looked around but did not see anything.

“Are you okay?” Tara watched Jason look around as if he had seen a ghost or something.

“I’m fine.”

“No, you’re not.” Tara crossed her arms. “Are you going to tell me?”

Jason looked at her. He did not want to talk about Allison, but he had to be open with Tara. He was afraid it would hurt her or upset her. “I built this house for Allison, and I think she just spoke to me.”

“Is she upset because I’m here?” The idea of a ghost hanging around the house bothered Tara, especially the ghost of Jason’s first mate.

Jason looked at Tara. “No, she wants you here.”

“Okay, but do you want me here?”

Jason pulled Tara up against him. “I want you here.” He bent down and kissed her lips.

Tara kissed him back. She could not stop herself. She wanted Jason. The desire burning in her was growing. She worried it would consume her.

“Haley and I are going inside,” said Ben.

Jason broke the kiss. “We should go in too.”

“Maybe we shouldn’t.” Tara shuffled from one foot to the other. “Maybe Haley and I should go somewhere else.”

“And where would you go?” Jason caressed her cheek.

Mate needs to stay here. Want mate.
Jason’s bear pushed against his ribcage.

I
don’t plan to let her go anywhere.

Want mate in lair where she will be safe.

“I’m not sure, but I’ll find somewhere.” Tara’s heart skipped a beat at the thought of leaving Jason, but she could not stay, she argued with herself. She would put him and Ben in danger.

“That’s not the real reason. You’re scared.”

“Aren’t you? We just met and already we are acting worse than a couple of  teenagers going out for the first time on prom night. I don’t act this way.”

“It’s the mating fever.”

“I know it’s the mating stuff causing this.” Tara frowned as she bit down on her bottom lip.

Jason put down the suitcase and pulled her into his arms. “I’m scared too. I lost Allison. I
don’t want to lose you. I won’t survive it this time, but the longer we push aside our mating, the worse the fever will get. We will mate.” He kissed the top of her head.

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