The Alpha's Taboo Mate (Blood Moon Lynx Book 1) by Ravenna Tate Page B

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    Later, when Canyon and Fiera were back in their own house next door, and after they had discussed what he and his father had found today, they lay in bed, curled up in each other’s arms. Fiera wasn’t sleepy, and as she listened to Canyon’s breathing next to her, she knew he wasn’t either.
    They turned to face each other at the same time, and both laughed self-consciously. “We’re reading each other’s minds, I think.”
    A shiver ran down her spine as Canyon brushed a hand over her hair. “I think you’re right.” He rolled on top of her and kissed her, and Fiera forgot all above Hawke and his family, as well as the story Luke had told them. Nothing existed except Canyon, his mouth, his hard body, and the way she felt in his arms.
    When he caressed her breasts and her pussy, she moaned softly and melted into his touch. Her arousal grew quickly, and that still surprised her. She didn’t need any further proof, but the way she responded to him reinforced the truth that Canyon was her true mate.
    As he slid his dick into her pussy, Fiera cried out as waves of pleasure raced through her. “I will never grow tired of making love to you, Canyon.”
    “You’re mine, Fiera. Forever.” Canyon growled softly as he thrust in and out.
    Yes! Always. Forever.
    It had been a tiring day for them both, so she didn’t mind that it was over so easily. Her climax was swift and powerful, and his followed quickly. She snuggled into his embrace once more, and drifted off to sleep with a satisfied smile on her face.
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    Tuesday morning, Fiera glanced around at the people assembled for the official ceremony and party to follow. She knew everyone here. Most of the village had turned out, including leopard, cougar, and jaguar families. Notably missing were the Medinas, plus quite a few leopard families. Fiera didn’t give a shit. She wouldn’t have wanted them here anyway.
    As Canyon emerged from the house, looking so damn handsome in a chocolate-colored tunic and pants, she nearly came. He wore the traditional outfit nearly every male alpha wore at his mating ceremony, but on him it looked incredible. Every fold accentuated his muscled body.
    Everyone cheered as he stood next to Fiera, but their cheers turned into catcalls and whistles when he grabbed her around the waist and smashed his lips against hers. He shoved his tongue into her mouth, and Fiera had to suppress a fit of giggles as she returned his kiss.
    When he finally released her, she knew she was blushing, but she didn’t care about that either. She’d never been this happy. He leaned close, his breath hot against her skin. “You’re mine! Never forget that.”
    “I won’t,” she whispered. Shivers ran up and down her spine, and her pussy was soaked already. It would be hours before they would be alone again, and now all she could think about was fucking him.
    The knee length fawn-colored dress she wore was made from cotton, and adorned with embroidered designs that were as ancient as their culture. She and Leah, plus Leah’s daughters, had worked on it all weekend. Both she and Canyon were barefooted, as was also traditional. A platform had been constructed on his parents’ land for this specific purpose, and now Canyon took her hand and led her up the stairs. At the top, three Elders, including Avery, waited. They were dressed in traditional robes, and wore such stern faces that Fiera thought they were overdoing it quite a bit.
    The ceremony was short, and consisted of the Elders reading passages from an old leather-bound book with parchment that looked so thin, Fiera was certain the pages would crumble every time they were turned.
    Their only role was to repeat what the Elders told them to, before they faced each other and exchanged rings while they recited more words. Fiera barely heard them. She’d been to enough mating ceremonies to know them by now. What really mattered to her was what this meant. It was official. She finally had the silver