Authors: Allie Standifer
TeaseMeinTunisia (6 page)
He paused, when Daisy kept her lips shut,
Rami
absently patted her stomach. “Natural wolves mate for life. There is only one female for the male and vice versus. They passed that trait to us. When one of my kind find his forever mate there is a huge celebration because we know the couple will be together through eternity. There’s never been a divorce or unhappy pairing in all the centuries since my family bonded with the wolf.”
Strong, calloused hands stroked over her body in an absentminded manner. As if
Rami
, while not completely aware of his actions, took comfort in the touch of her skin just the same.
“Your scent hit me harder than a freight train at full speed. I couldn’t think, walk or talk. The only thing that mattered was getting to you. My parents had tried to explain it, but there really are no words for when it happens. Every instinct I possess as a man and wolf screamed that you were mine.” His fingers traced unknown patterns across her skin faster and faster as his agitation increased.
“I should have walked away. Or at least given you the chance to understand what was going on. Instead I barged into your life, claimed you and never once thought of stopping. I never once questioned my actions. But now…” his voice trailed off as his hands slipped away.
But now what? Daisy wanted to scream at him for leaving the sentence and her hanging. Instead her mouth might as well have been glued shut for all the good it did her.
Stupid promise and even stupider her for agreeing to it.
She felt him take another deep breath and watched his hands clench into fists.
“I can’t undo it, Daisy. I doubt I would even if it were possible. You are everything I never knew I was looking for. Sexy, smart, compassionate and sarcastic, you’re the perfect woman for me.”
Daisy felt her heart stop then jump into action, beating triple time.
Rami
wanted her? The man thought she was sexy? Giving her thigh a quick pinch to ensure her state of consciousness, she wanted to yelp as the pain made her hyperaware that she was indeed awake.
“Please, baby, say something.” His rough voice pleaded against her tangled hair.
“You’re done?”
“Yes, I think I covered the most important topics.”
“So, my turn to speak?”
Tanned arms wrapped themselves tightly around her chest as a shiver raced through
Rami
. “Yeah, might as well get everything out in the open now.”
As much as she wanted to take her time and get the words just right, Daisy couldn’t do that to
Rami
. He already thought the worst of himself, no reason to postpone the torture.
“Last night I felt more loved and desired than ever before in my life.” Now Daisy took deep measured breaths to control her nerves and keep her voice even. “I’ve never trusted anyone the way I trusted you. You melt me.” She whispered honestly. “I’ve never had a man look at me with so much need and desire in his eyes. You make me feel like the most important woman in the world.”
My love!”
His arms tightened around her. “You have made me happier than I’ve ever been in my life.
He tilted her head back and claimed her mouth with his.
Daisy’s heart gave a leap,
then
settled into a steady rhythm. She’d have to remember to send the sisters at 501 Travel a very big thank-you for her once in a lifetime erotic escape.
About the Author
Allie Standifer has lived in various places around the world. The gift of travel enables her to create the rhythm and feel of far-off places and feed an overactive imagination. Her life has been one of constant adventure, including growing up in Saudi Arabia, where her brother tried to sell her to Bedouins (for what amounts to less than $1.50). It’s been nonstop; she loves every minute of it.
Ideas, plots, characters and conversations keep her company inside her head and fuel her need to write. And no, they don’t tell her to start fires. :) Tired of everyday stories, Allie adds paranormal twists to her tales. They’re filled with past lives, chain-email-sending oracles, mythical creatures, magic, sexy gods, and heroines who know exactly what they want—and aren’t afraid to go get it.
Free time is spent spoiling two nieces and two nephews, pumping them up on sugar and caffeine and buying very loud toys then sending them back to their parents.
The perfect revenge for all the slights of being the youngest child.
When not writing or contributing to the delinquency of minors, or trying to outsmart her psycho cat, she spends time with her wonderful and supportive family.
Allie welcomes comments from readers. You can find her website and email address on her
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