Pleasure Cruise by Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow

feel his emotions inside of her. He wanted her, that much she could tell by his erection, but she also felt that he needed her. Moisture continued to pool between her thighs until she felt only her need for him burning in her blood. Never had she reacted so strongly to a man— a lycan .
    “You have her answer,” Dominik said, his voice cocky and sure.
    Clare didn’t care. Her body raged with desire. She couldn’t think beyond the feel of Dominik’s length to hers. Another weak moan left her in a daze.
    “Come on, sweetheart,” Dominik said hoarsely into her hair. “Let’s get you back to our room.”
    Clare followed him blindly, shaken. He kept her hugged possessively to his side as he walked. She fitted her hand weakly on his chest and she could feel his heart beating in steady thumps against her palm. As they passed through the ballroom to the safety of the hallway, she shivered.
    “I’m sorry to treat you like that, Clare. It’s the only thing I could’ve done to get him to back off, short of ripping out his throat.” Dominik said softly. He tried to pull away, but she didn’t let him. Being in his arms was insanity, but for the moment she couldn’t bring herself to care.
     

* * * * *
    Kira turned to watch Clare being led out by Dominik. A small smile lit her face. He was a nice man, if a little on the strange side. Kira supposed it was because he was a foreigner. She’d gotten plenty of time to talk to him when waiting for orientation and found him to be decent enough.
    The arm around her shoulders shifted and she looked up at her handsome cabin boy. She wondered if he would mind ducking out of orientation early for a little evening rendezvous. The sooner she got out of this mixed crowd, the better. She was sure no one would notice if they missed the safety briefing.
    “Ah, Sir Braden, good to see you again.”
    Kira jolted as the little toad man stepped up to them. A long, pink tongue curled from his lips and she made a face. Seeing his captain’s hat, she quickly hid her revulsion. Well, what better creature to command a ship than an amphibian? That was unless the ship started to sink. Then he might not care as much, as he could just swim into the sunset. Kira turned her face away, hiding her amused expression.
    Suddenly what he said struck her. She glanced up to the handsome man. Sir Braden? She would never have guessed her cabin boy for a Sir, or that he was named Braden. But somehow, it fit him perfectly. She should have known that he was nobility, or at least rich from the cut of his designer clothing. He flashed her a handsome, devil-may-care grin, and she couldn’t resist moving around in his arms to face him.
    Kira pouted her lips out slightly and let her lids dip lazily over her eyes. She knew he wouldn’t be able to resist her look. She was right, too. Braden’s body stiffened and he instantly leaned into her. But instead of the bold, exploring kiss she tried to initiate, he brushed her lips gently and pulled back. Kira blinked in surprise.
    “Captain,” Braden acknowledged, his voice low. He kept a possessive arm draped around her.
    “Ah, young lady.” The pudgy, green captain turned his eyes to her. “Looks like you found yourself a keeper.”
    “All right,” Kira said slowly, confused. She wished the little toad man would just hop away. Her body was stirring and she was pretty sure she could convince Sir Braden to join her in a linen closet somewhere.
    “Ah, don’t look so worried, my dear girl. Braden won’t drink you dry! He’s generally good about keeping the blood off the carpets as well.” The toad captain laughed. He waved his hand and wandered off into the crowd.
    Kira looked at the captain’s retreating back and then to Braden. “Excuse me? I’m not following him. Was that a joke or something? Because I think he just said you were going to drink from me.”
    Braden stiffened and he cleared his throat uncomfortably as he glanced around the room. Finally, his blue