The Steel Bear: A BBW Bear Shifter Romance (Highland Brothers) by Meredith Clarke, Ally Summers Read Free Book Online Page B

fast.” She noticed how toasty the cottage was from the fire. Crawford had stocked the hearth with plenty of logs.
    “Yeah, it’s nice to get out of the chill for a bit.” He stretched an arm around the back of the sofa, grazing her shoulder. “It’s nice we have this place to take a break from the hike.”
    “It is.” She knew better, but she looked into the dark pools of her eyes and felt her knees go weak.
    “I thought we could talk.”
    Her eyes widened. “Talk?” Her head raced.
    “Yes. Talk. I think it’s long overdue.”
    She wanted to drink the entire beer, but she forced herself to stop after another sip. She might need to be clearheaded for this.
    “Ok. What is it?”
    His gaze softened, as he turned his body toward her. “I think I’ve been an idiot.”
    “What are you talking about?” she whispered.
    He traced the side of her face with the back of his hand. The stroke sent a warm shiver through her.
    “You, Mila. You’ve been in front of me all this time.” He inched closer.
    “Mmmhmm.” She didn’t know where this was headed. Her pulse raced.
    “And last night opened my eyes to something I should have seen all along.” His hands cupped her face, drawing her toward his lips.
    She could feel the warmth of his breath graze her cheek.
    As his mouth crashed against hers she felt sudden heat and fire blaze over her lips and tongue. She groped at his neck, sucking and kissing.
    His lips trailed over her throat, nipping behind her ear. His hands were already working the buttons on her shirt, shoving the flannel off her shoulders. Heat blazed between her legs as his lips pressed against her collarbone. Her head reeled back at the sensations.
    This was unreal. Crawford was kissing her again. Everything came rushing back. The feel of his arms. The strength in his hands. Her heart was defenseless to his touch.
    She opened her eyes when she felt him pull back. He rose from the sofa, and within seconds scooped her in his arms, carrying her with ease. He crossed the room and laid her on the bed. He looked into her eyes, hungry for her.
    He kissed her again, twining his tongue deep in her mouth.
    His hands canvassed her body, until they landed on her bra. He unfastened it with one click, and peeled the straps from her arms. She looked at him, but he was already licking his lips. He descended to her breast, pulling her nipple with his teeth. She bucked at the sensation, but wanting it, needing it.
    “Ohh,” she purred when he squeezed the flesh in his rough hands.
    His tongue flicked across her nipple, making it harden to a point he sucked relentlessly. She squirmed under the pressure, loving the sensations searing through her breasts.
    “These are magnificent,” he growled. “Fucking amazing.” His teeth clamped on the second nipple and began the delicious torture of the other breast.
    She gripped his head, pressing him harder against her chest.
    His eyes shot toward her. “What does the rest of you taste like?” His eyebrows waggled.
    Before she could protest, he had yanked the loose pajama pants from her hips, revealing her naked flesh.
    “No panties again?” he asked.
    She nodded, filled with raw want and need. Crawford had undressed her completely. She was lying naked on the cabin bed, the fire roaring near by, and the man she had fallen for begging to be between her legs. Her daydreams didn’t compare to what was happening.
    She sighed as he pushed her knees wide.
    “You’ve done so much for me,” he whispered. “Let me do this.”
    The touch was light at first. His breath blew across her skin warming her, then she felt his fingers massage her opening. She wiggled under the contact, but groaned when his fingers pulled her wider. He ran his tongue between her legs, licking the bud that was pulsing with heated vibrations. Her head thrashed to the side.
    “Oh, God,” Crawford growled. “I didn’t know you’d taste so fucking sweet.” His tongue, hot and wet, licked at her entrance