Talan's Treasure by Amber Kell Page A

before, became freezing against his bare, non-fur-covered skin.
    “You can’t be naked out here, it’s too cold,” Adrian scolded. Talan’s mate went from annoyed to concerned caretaker faster than a NASCAR driver.
    Talan jumped to his feet, pulling Adrian up as he went. He scowled at the wolf shifter’s thin suit jacket, definitely not thick enough to handle the cold temperature. “Talking about lack of proper clothing, where’s your coat?”
    Adrian smiled. “I don’t need one. Wolves don’t feel the cold as much as you savannah lovers.”
    Talan rolled his eyes, wrapped his arms around his mate and pulled him close. Smiling, he playfully rubbed his nose against Adrian’s. “You’re right. I only love the cold when it’s snowy outside and I get to stay bundled inside with my favourite wolf.” www.total-e-bound.com
    TALAN’S TREASURE
    Amber Kell
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    “Then you’re going to love the place at Steven’s Pass.” Dazzled by Adrian’s wide smile, it took Talan a moment to register the other man’s words.
    “What are you talking about?”
    “I spoke to your sisters and we all agreed you need some downtime and I know we definitely need some mate time. I’ve got a cabin reserved and we’re going there next weekend.”
    “But that’s Christmas!” He couldn’t believe Adrian would abandon the pack and pride during the holidays. No one was more family-centric than his man.
    Adrian shook his head. “It’s the weekend before Christmas, which just proves how rundown you are that you’ve lost track of your days. You need a vacation and my brother’s pack owns some cabins at the pass. He’s agreed to lend us one so we can have some time away.”
    Talan yanked Adrian closer until his bare body pressed against Adrian’s neatly ironed suit. He took great delight in rumpling his lover as Adrian tucked tidily into the curve of Talan’s body. His inner lion purred at the contact. “Honey, if we bond any more they’ll need a blowtorch to separate us.”
    A full body shiver shook Talan at the sexy look Adrian shot him from beneath his lashes. No one affected him like Adrian. The innate allure of his little wolf brought Talan to his knees both figuratively and literally several times a day. He could deny Adrian nothing.
    If his sweet wolf man wanted to go away he’d go—hell, he’d travel to Antarctica to make his love happy.
    “I think it would be good for us.”
    The quiet way Adrian said the words sent warning bells through Talan’s head.
    “We’re okay, right? You aren’t trying to tell me I’m screwing up?” Talan’s heart pattered a panicky rhythm. The world started spinning.
    A loud crack filled the air.
    “Ow.” Talan grabbed his ass where Adrian had slapped him…hard.
    “Sorry, but you were getting hysterical. I’m trying to be romantic here and we both know how much I suck at it. Now, we are going to head to the house, pack a bag and go have a weekend away from everyone, understand?”
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    Amber Kell
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    Talan rubbed his sore cheek. “I always forget what a strong little shit you are.”
    “Call me little again and you can keep your own hand company for the weekend,” Adrian threatened, his eyes flashing dangerously.
    Oops. Time to do damage control.
    Snuggling Adrian closer, Talan purred at him. His wolf shifter was a sucker for a good purr. Damn he smelt good. Talan nuzzled Adrian’s neck, absorbing the smell and rubbing off his own. He liked the cologne but preferred the natural aroma of his lover more. “Why are you wearing a suit and artificial fragrance?” For the first time he wondered why his jeans-and-T-shirt man now rivalled a GQ model.
    “It was the only outfit I still had at my brother’s house. It just came back from the dry cleaner.” Adrian shrugged. “I’d forgotten I’d sent it off.” Adrian had spent the night at the wolf pack for the full moon and had forgotten to take a bag. Talan had waited all day to see what