Chapter 40 I found her curled beneath an ancient oak, silver fur gleaming in the moonlight. Even from twenty feet away, I could smell the pheromones radiating from her body in waves. She was suffering. I approached slowly, making soft whining sounds to announce my presence. Her amber eyes lifted to meet mine. The moment she saw me, something snapped. I dropped my clothes near a fallen log and walked toward her. Sable's POV Esme took control before I could stop her. My body launched from beneath the tree, every rational thought scattered like leaves in a hurricane. Nothing existed except the enormous black wolf standing in the moonlight. I slammed into his side, claws scrambling for purchase on his massive frame. My body moved without permission, tail lifting high, presenting myself with shameless desperation. Heat poured off my skin in waves. The ache between my legs had become unbearable torture. I needed him inside me, needed him to claim me, needed him to make the burning stop. I pressed against his flank, whimpering and mewling like a bitch in heat. Because that's exactly what I was. His scent filled my nostrils. My body responded instantly, more moisture gathering between my thighs. I felt his arousal, saw his wolf cock beginning to emerge from its sheath. Red and thick and exactly what my body craved. Take me. Mount me. Make me yours. But instead of giving me what I needed, he gently pushed me away. His massive head nudged my shoulder, encouraging me to step back. The rejection sent panic racing through my system. No! Don't leave me! I need you! He made soft, soothing sounds deep in his throat. His nose touched my neck, warm breath ruffling my fur. The gentle contact worked like a sedative. My frantic thoughts began to settle. Shame crashed over me as I realized what I'd just done. Oh God I backed away, ears flattened against my skull. I couldn't look at him. I turned to run. He moved to block my path, his huge body creating an impassable wall. 'Sabi. Shift back. Let me help you." 1/3 Chapter 40 The mind link felt intimate in a way that made my human consciousness blush. Like he was speaking directly into my soul. i hesitated, then let the shift begin. Bones cracked and reformed. Muscles shortened and reshaped. My fur dissolved as human skin emerged. Within minutes, I stood naked in the moonlight, arms wrapped around my body, face burning with mortification. Caelan shifted back to human form and walked to where he'd dropped his clothes. He pulled his shirt free and spread it on the forest floor like a blanket, "I know what you're going through. His voice was gentle, understanding. The first mate bond with a Lycan King is always the most intense." I couldn't meet his eyes. I… I couldn't control myself. What I just did…" You were following instinct. There's nothing shameful about that." His fingers touched my cheek, tilting my face up until I had to look at him. "But I can't watch you suffer like this. Let me help you, without crossing lines we're not ready for." "What do you mean?" "I can give you release without taking you completely. His thumb traced my lower lip. "Let your body have what it needs, but keep your heart safe." The offer sent fresh heat through my core. I nodded, too desperate to refuse. "Lie down." I settled onto his shirt, the fabric soft against my fevered skin. Caelan knelt beside me, his eyes dark with controlled hunger. "Relax, Sabi. I'm going to make you feel better." His hands started at my shoulders, palms warm and steady. He traced my collarbones with his fingertips, barely touching, but even that light contact sent electricity racing through my nerves. When his fingers brushed my nipples, I gasped and arched off the ground. "So responsive." He leaned down, mouth replacing his hands. His lips closed around my left nipple, tongue flicking the sensitive peak. His teeth grazed the hardened flesh, drawing a moan from deep in my throat. "Caelan…" "Shh. His breath was warm against my skin. "Let me take care of you." His hands traveled lower, skimming my stomach, tracing patterns that made my muscles twitch. When he reached the junction of my thighs, he paused. I was soaked. The evidence of my need glistened on my skin "You're ready for me. His fingers parted my folds, exploring the slick beat 'So wet, so warm' He found my chat with his thumb, applying just enough pressure to make my hips jerk upward. "That's it. Don't hold back. Let your body tell me what it needs." His fingers worked in steady circles, building pressure that made my vision blur. When the first climax hit, I cried out, body convulsing against his hand. 2/3 7:20 pm 7 Chapter 40 But he didn't stop. Two fingers slid inside me, stretching muscles that clenched greedily around the intrusion I was so ready, so desperate to be filled. You're gripping me so tight. His voice was rough with desire. Your body knows what it wants. He found the sensitive spot inside me, the place that made my back how and my toes curl. His fingers worked relentlessly, driving me toward another peak. "I want to taste you. His mouth was already moving lower. "Can I? I nodded frantically. His tongue replaced his thumb on my clit while his fingers continued their assault inside me. The dual sensation was overwhelming. He knew exactly where to touch, exactly how much pressure to apply. When he found my G-spot again, I screamed. "Right there! Don't stop!" His tongue moved faster, fingers pumping in rhythm. The orgasm built like a tidal wave, pressure mounting until I thought I might die from the intensity. "Caelan… I'm going to… I'm going to…" "Come for me, baby. The words vibrated against my most sensitive flesh. I shattered. The climax tore through me like wildfire. My back arched completely off the ground, fluid gushing from my body as I squirted against his face and chest. He didn't flinch. Just held me through the waves of sensation, tongue gentling as I came down from the peak. When I could finally breathe again, he kissed my inner thigh and moved up to hold me. We lay skin to skin under the stars, his arms wrapped around my trembling body. That's when I felt it - his erection pressing hard and insistent against my stomach. "Caelan, you… do you need me to help you?"