Stretching the Rules by BA Tortuga Read Free Book Online Page B

Liv. “Here, love.”
    It didn’t take long for her to start screaming, Liv knowing their wolf could take her fury. Jonah could take anything; he was their rock.
    Hank padded to the kitchen to heat up milk for cocoa. She loved to lap at hot chocolate. He would make himself some coffee and add in the sweet stuff, half and half.
    She slammed the phone down and came to him, pressing against his back.
    “Did you yell very hard, Liv?”
    “I did.” She held on tight, squeezing him.
    “He sounds worried.”
    “Yeah.” She sighed, the breath warm and soft. “I am, too, baby. I can’t handle a pack.”
    “I’ll protect you.”
    “Jonah yelled at me, too.” Liv chuckled. “Told me we needed to watch over each other.”
    “We do. I’m strong, lady, and I would give my soul for you both.”
    “My Hank. I don’t ever want to do without you.”
    He poured Liv’s cocoa, sprinkled the barest bit of burnt caramel sugar on top.
    “You just love me for my cocoa,” he told her. Worry gnawed at his gut. How long would it take for Jonah to look into this? What if it was his fault?
    They hated his kind with a passion that denied reason. Wolves thought the only good coyote was a dead one. He swallowed hard, trying not to transfer anxiety to Liv.
    “Shh. Make your coffee, Hank. I need a cuddle.”
    “I do, too. I’m sorry, Liv.”
    “Me, too. Make your coffee.” She swatted him playfully. “We’ve got each other.”
    “I love that.” Hank chuckled while he put together his coffee.
    “Let’s watch The Mummy . I love the special effects in that one.” Liv kissed his temple, gentle and sweet.
    “You like all the bare skin.” Male or female, he and Liv both agreed on the pretty.
    “God, yes. That woman is lickable.”
    “I like the guardian dude. His lower lip is so pretty.”
    “Mmm hmm.” They headed to the living room. “I’d pay to watch you suck him off while Jonah took your ass.”
    Hank jerked as if stung, her words inspiring him as they always did. “You have a vivid imagination.”
    “Uh huh.” Her nails teased one of his nipples, bringing it to a point.
    Cock dancing, Hank set his coffee aside so he could grab her.
    “We’re watching a movie, now…” She’d relaxed enough to play
    “No, we were going to. I can think of better things,” Hank said.
    Her laughter soothed him, bone deep. She swayed against him, soft breasts pressing against his ribs.
    A sound came from outside, a rattling at the windows, and they both stilled, nostrils flaring.
    Going full on hunting kitty, Liv pushed him away just enough to rise. “The windows are all locked?”
    “Yeah.” He pulled her deeper into the cabin. “This way they can’t see us.”
    “We need to get a message to Jonah and get hidden. Shit, baby, I don’t even have a baseball bat.” She clicked her teeth together on every word.
    “Text Jonah.” He pulled the attic ladder down, urged her up. “Go. Go. I’m going to make sure everything’s locked.”
    “No.” She grabbed his arm before he could get away. “Hank, please.”
    “Shh. Lay low. I’ll be right there. I need to check the windows.” He tugged free and left her there, knowing she could crawl off the vent on the side of the eave. She’d be protected, and could get to Jonah.
    Hank checked the doors, hid his briefcase and her purse with all the cash. The noise wasn’t dissipating, was moving around the house, looking for entrance. He’d go below, leaving his scent, confusing them.
    After Hank moved a couch in front of the easiest window to crack, he managed to piss at the back door, hoping to throw them off even more. Liv would yell, but he’d clean it up later.
    He heard the window in the back break, heard the joyous, “I’m in!”
    Please, lady. Stay safe. He loved her, loved them both. Going to run for it.
    He’d never make it to the cellar now, so Hank ran like a streak for the front door, hoping they’d left it unguarded.
    Strong arms caught him, whipped him around, a