Burying his face against her neck, he nipped and kissed her, savoring her natural jasmine scent. She was so close he could feel it with each stroke.

Thank God because he was close to coming, too. As he continued to pump into her, they found a frantic rhythm until finally he reached between them and rubbed her clit, hoping to push her over the edge.

With a cry, she dug her fingers into his back and let out a moan that pierced him soul deep. He’d given her that pleasure. No one else. And no one else would ever touch what was his.

It was too soon, but he couldn’t stop himself from saying the words “I love you,” as he climaxed. His orgasm was harsh and anything but graceful. His entire body shook as he emptied himself inside her.

Rainer wasn’t sure how much time passed as they lay wrapped in each other’s arms, but eventually Estrella toed her shoes off and wrapped her legs completely around him. She gently nuzzled his neck, nipping at him with her teeth and then following up with soft kisses. Feeling too raw and open to look her in the eye, he kept his face buried against her neck.

Finally, she dug her fingers into his back, pinching him. “Look at me,” she demanded. When he lifted his head, all he saw was love and lust in her hot gaze. “I love you, too.”

He blinked once, unsure he’d heard right.

She cupped his cheek, pulling him so his face was an inch from hers. “When we met, it’s like a missing piece of a puzzle fell into place inside me. I know we have a hell of a lot to learn about each other, but what I know so far is enough for me. You’re mine and I’m not letting go.”

His inner wolf howled in satisfaction. He wasn’t letting her go either. No matter what. They belonged together and that was that. He breathed out a sigh of relief he hadn’t even realized he’d been holding on to at her words. Covering her mouth with his again, he rolled so that she was straddling him. It didn’t matter that soon people would be arriving to meet Estrella, he wasn’t letting her out of his bed for a good, long time.