Highlander's Charm (Highlander Heat #3)

“Can I take a swim?” Since arriving at Mingary, she hadn’t stepped foot into the water and missed it terribly.

“Of course. It’ll be a little cold, but invigorating all the same.”

“You’ll come for a swim too, won’t you?” She loosened the ties of her riding jacket, slipped it off her shoulders then laid it overtop a boulder.

“No, it’s too cold for me, and I think you and Wolf need some time alone to truly talk.” Nanna hugged her then waved over her shoulder as she walked away. “Enjoy your swim. I’ll ask Colin to guard the incoming trail.”

So far, talk hadn’t gotten them far. Still, she shed her skirt and stockings and arched a brow at her wolf. “Are you coming in?”

“Nay. I too will remain on guard.” Arms crossed, he stood at the edge. “Leave your shirt on. I’ll keep watch while you bathe.”

“First, you need to learn the little lady has a mind of her own.” She shucked the white linen and smiled as he jerked his gaze away. “Now, since it’s only us, if you decide to change your mind and join me, then you know where I am.” She dove into the pool and almost lost her breath at the frigid impact with the water. It was beyond cold.

She broke the surface, grabbed some decent air and dove again. She needed a warm body sliding against hers to bring back the heat, and quick. Lucky for her, the perfect warrior for the job was on hand, only time to see exactly how strong-willed her wolf could truly be.

Nanna was right. She should take each moment and make it count. Kicking underwater toward the center of the pool, she remained below until her lungs were near to bursting. Surely, he’d come soo—

A hand clamped around her ankle and dragged her upward.

She broke the surface in a slew of bubbles and gulped in great breaths. “Well, about time, Mr. Wolf.”

“You tempt me beyond my endurance.” With the water lapping at his waist, he leaned in and kissed her, so softly, so reverently. “You also have a beautiful mole I didn’t quite see as you undressed.”

“Then I insist you take a good look now. You can inspect it to your heart’s desire.” With her fingers deep in his slick dark hair, she returned his kiss. “This is the most magical place.”

“More enchanting is my wife.” The clear surface rippled as he backed her toward the edge.

“You say that now, but wait until you see me get really cranky.”

“I’ve no’ already?” He swept his hands over her bottom and caressed her cheeks.

“Not by a long shot.” She rocked against the hard length of his erection. “You know, you’re very hard, and that’s mighty impressive for how cold this water is.”

“What will be more impressive is how I put it to good use.” He tipped her back until her head and shoulders brushed the mossy bank. His gaze roamed over her chest. “So beautiful. Your nipples appear ripe for the tasting.”

“They’re the coldest of all.”

“Aye, I’ll warm them first, a treasure I’ve longed to taste again.” He cupped her breasts and weighed them in his hands before easing them together. Slowly, he licked her nipple and the hot stroke of his tongue sent a bolt of heat straight to her core.

“I love that.”

He grinned then swirled around the tip. “I love it far more.”

“Show me.” He sucked her nipple deep into his mouth and a torrent of tingles raced through her. She grabbed his shoulders and clung. “That feels sooo good.”

“Every inch of your skin must be cold. ’Tis my right to keep you warm.” He swept her legs apart and eased between them.

“And to think you weren’t going to hop in.” She traced the ridged bands of his stomach. Talk about hard muscles honed to perfection. His abs rippled as she brushed the head of his cock. His shaft was thick and long and saluting her from the water. She fondled the tip then stroked to the root.

His big arms bunched around her. “Aye, touch me as you please.”

“The same goes for you.” She squirmed forward to bring them closer together. His chest hair tickled her breasts and she sighed with delight. Then he kissed her, hot and hard until he drove every ounce of cold from her body.

He broke for air, and eyes twinkling drifted lower, kissing and licking until he reached her breasts again. He rolled one nipple between his lips until she arched back. “I have other places to devour.”

“Don’t let me stop you.” The lush moss tickled her skin. “Let’s live in the moment and put our worries aside.”

“Aye, and may every moment I have always be with you.” He stroked her legs then lifted them over his shoulders. Water sluiced off her skin and splashed into the loch. Head bent, he kissed along her inner thighs, his breath puffing hotly. He dipped his finger along her folds then rubbed her clit.

“Please, yes please.” She grabbed fistfuls of moss. “More.”