Rough (The Bear Chronicles of Willow Creek Book 1) by Emily Minton, Julia Keith Page A

his obviously whitened teeth.  “So, you’re saying that you must be worthy to be part of the Willow Creek community?”
    I can feel Amelia’s body tense and open my mouth to tell him to get the hell out, but she stops me with her response.  “Of course.  As with anything in life, you have to earn your spot.  If I just moved here and did nothing but go to work and go home, I wouldn’t be a true citizen of Willow Creek. I would just be living here. I hope that my behavior will show the people of this town that I am worthy to be a well-liked citizen.”
    “How do you plan on earning your spot, Mrs. Artair?” He asks, looking from me to her. 
    “Well, last weekend I helped the ladies of the rotary club plant flowers at Rock Coast Park.  This weekend, I plan to help out at the school carnival.  I’ll be in the dunking booth.  I figure if getting wet will make a few kids smile, it’ll be worth it.”
    Before Mr. Weaver can ask another question, the intercom beeps and Eli says, “Sorry to interrupt you Ethan, but the school board’s representative is here to talk to you about the carnival this weekend.”
    “Thank you, Eli.” I say with a smile then look at the reporter.  “I’m sorry to cut this short, but I need to deal with this.  Since my wife will be helping out with the carnival, I would like her to be with me.”
    He loses his smile as he stands up and nods his head.  “Maybe, we’ll be able to talk again soon.”
    Removing Amelia from my lap, I walk to the door and open it.  “We’ll see.”
    I wait until he is out the door before shutting it and walking back to my woman.  Pulling her into my arms, I kiss her.  “You’re perfect.”
     

CHAPTER SIXTEEN
    Amelia
    I AWAKEN to the sound of the door shutting and smile when I hear the sound of my husband’s feet walking toward the bed.  Knowing he’s safe at home, my eyes start to drift shut.  Just before sleep takes me again, Ethan crawls into bed beside me.  His hands move over my body, going still over my panties.  Brushing a kiss over my ear, he whispers out, “What did I tell you about wearing panties to bed?”
    “But you were out on patrol.” I say, turning around to snuggle against his chest.  
     Most of the shifters have a biological need to run.  If they can’t, they become physically ill.  Even before all the trouble, they mostly ran at night to avoid detection.  Since all the outsiders have been coming to town, nightly patrols are a must. Ethan had patrol duty tonight, so I was alone when I came to bed, which doesn’t happen often.  I didn’t see any reason to sleep naked.  
    “The same rule applies, even if I’m not here,” he says, nibbling on my ear.
    Before I can respond, he uses his claws to shred the sides, leaving nothing but scraps behind.  His hand cups me, before one long finger slides inside my already wet pussy. “I love how you’re always ready for me.”
    “I always want you.  I will never be able to get enough of you, or your cock.” I moan out, adoring the way he manipulates my body. 
    His fingers continue to work their magic, as his other hand circles around to pinch my nipple.  “I’m the same way.  I’ve been hard as a rock since the first time I laid eyes on you.  If I could live the rest of my life buried deep inside of your body, I would be the happiest man on Earth.”
    He places a gentle kiss along the scar on my face then his lips slide over my neck, nipping his way down to my shoulder.  Letting his bear out just a bit, his teeth lengthen and sink into my unprotected skin.  A flash of pain is quickly replaced with pure pleasure.  I let out a moan as his tongue comes out to lick the blood away sealing the wound, before moving back up my neck. 
    When he reaches my ear, he says, “My bear needed to have a little taste.”
    “You and your bear can both have anything you want.” I mumble out, grinding my pussy against his hand.
    He lets out growl before flipping me over