Marcus, had tried. He wanted to take things slow, make her feel safe. But he wanted her more than anything. Her question pushed him over the edge. Shadow purring low inside of him. He took both her wrists in his hands, stopping her from reaching up, and bent his head to kiss her hard on her lips again, to which she responded with equal force; their lips crashing together and tongues seeking entrance to each other’s mouth. Lena groaned under his lips, his grip on her wrists tightened only slightly in response. His one hand roamed over her body, first her breasts, her navel and then he moved his hand down. She wanted him as much as he wanted her, and more than ready for him. His wolf stirred inside his mind. He wanted to mark her he wanted to claim her there under the stars, but he k

