Maya
I'm stirring my milkshake while walking in the park together with Finn after sunset. The future concerns me, and I sigh.
"No offense, but how am I supposed to beat Lily? Last time I checked, I don't possess any offensive abilities."
Finn glances down at me, smiling. "Because only the light can defeat the darkness. It doesn't matter what you throw at the shadow creepers—sticks and stones, fire, water, earth, or even lightning can't beat them."
'Finn is right,' Lumi says. 'You're the only person who can put an end to your sister's dictatorship. She wasn't made for the role of alpha. No matter what, we have to defeat her.'
I grimace. "I don't even remember how to shape-shift."
Finn laughs, tapping my shoulder. "That's why we are here in the park at night. You can transform here, and..." he shrugs. "Pretend to be my oversized dog if someone sees you."
My lips twitch. "You haven't seen my wolf's form when you're a human—are you sure you can handle it?"
Finn gives me a tentative smile. "You wouldn't hurt me."
"Are you sure about that?"
I fall on all fours, and I'm not sure what to call it—muscle memory? Regardless, I sprout a tail and four paws in no time. My shimmering black fur feels fantastic, and the first thing I do is playfully growl at the fairy.
Finn narrows his glowing blue eyes, smiling at the challenge. He is tiny as a human when I'm a wolf. I'm the size of a horse, and although he is tall, I'm confident I can take him.
Lumi laughs. 'Don't grow overly confident, Maya. We haven't seen Finn in fifteen years—we have to be prepared for anything if we wish to win against him.'
'He didn't take Kyra's water magic, and I'm not even sure if he can control the air element.'
'True,' Lumi ponders. 'But we have seen him create portals.'
"Talking to your inner wolf, are you?" Finn smirks from underneath an oak tree and crosses his meaty arms across his chest. He looks arrogant and so sexy it's unfair. "I promised to train you, Maya, so give it your best shot—try to take me down."
'ATTACK HIM!' Lumi orders. 'DO IT QUICKLY, SO HE WON'T SEE US COMING FOR HIM!'
I rush forward with the speed of light. Finn gasps, and his eyes widen. Confidence surges through me—I think I got him. I'm inches away from pressing my paws into his chest, but then the fairy disappears.
What?!
My paws land on empty ground, and I hear chuckles behind me. When I turn around, Finn steps out from behind a portal. He is slurping on his milkshake, eyeing me while trying not to smirk.
'Oh, he is so annoying!' I growl at Lumi. 'Look at his face! The bastard is fucking proud of himself!'
Lumi inhales. 'And he is so sexy—if I had any hesitation before, it's been all blown away! This fairy is strong, and Dear Lord—look at his sexy smile! He should be our mate! We have to complete the mating ritual before someone else takes him away from us!'
'Lumi!' I hiss, beyond irritated. 'Focus! We are supposed to beat Finn, not lust after his annoyingly handsome face!'
"I have to remind you that your opponent might not be as patient as me and wait for you to plan out your next attack," Finn puts down his milkshake with a severe expression. "Move while communicating with your wolf, Maya."
Finn lifts his hand, and vines stick up from the ground to show his point by rooting me in place. I growl and try to break free. Unfortunately, the gnarly roots only squeeze harder around my legs.
"Your first lesson is to break free from those vines," the sexy-as-hell fairy approaches me, eyeing me while his plants lift me from the ground. I glare down at Finn. A ghost of a smirk touches his lips once he notices me growling, and he tilts his head at me. "Come on, Maya—I know you can beat my earth magic. You wouldn't surrender, would you?"
He lifts a teasing eyebrow, and I growl even louder. I kick with my hind legs and slash and bite the vines. It's getting me nowhere, but my anger makes adrenaline course in my system.
'Keep going!' Lumi says. 'You're connecting with your magic—focus on trying to break free!'
Every nerve, every limb in my body burns as I flounder to break free. I don't possess enough strength, but light envelops my body and chases away the overgrown plants back into the ground.
I crunch down on the last vine, growling before landing on the ground. Finn whistles in the background, but I'm not done yet! I turn around and attack him, causing his eyes to go huge.
The fairy didn't expect me to bombard him, and the wind changes when I leap at him. My paws leave the grass, and again, I'm inches from him when suddenly, he takes his proper form.
Shit.
Wings spread from his back, and his pointed ears pop up from the side of his head. An otherworldly light radiates from his skin, and although he is sitting down in a lotus position, Finn's height rivals the trees.
Is he an idiot?!
What if someone spots him!
"Maya!" Finn gently grabs me and clutches me to his chest, digging his nose into my fur as I work to free myself. But his arms are too strong, and the kiss planted on top of my head melts my resistance. "Your wolf's form is so cute—I could hug you all day!"
My heart pounds as he cuddles me, and Lumi isn't of any help. She is busy enjoying getting petted, so I shape-shift back into a human.
Finn eases his hold on me in response and tilts his head at me. His eyes are gentle, huge, but soft enough to melt me into a puddle. "Why did you change back?"
"So I can ask you what the hell you're doing!" I yell up at his face as I try to crawl up over the side of his thumb. He is holding me as if I'm a Barbie, arms, and legs pinned underneath his curled fingers. "Someone could see you, and that wouldn't bid well!"
Finn smiles, allowing his eyes to roam over my body. His gaze lingers a long time on my face, then on my chest, as I free myself from his grasp. He makes no bones about checking out my breasts and hardened nipples.
Checking me out seems like an understatement. It's more like Finn is weighing me to decide if he can throw me into his mouth and play with me all night. Bounce me on his tongue.
The scary part is that I would let him at this point.
The way he is eyeing me makes my skin grow hot from the sheer desire in his gaze, and memories of how our games in the fairy realm got me shuddering in his hand.
The memory of his wet, delicious tongue tasting and toying with me sets my whole body aflame. A rush of passion curls in my gut, and it gets challenging to breathe. My pussy clenches with anticipation, and my clit throbs with desire. Jesus Christ. My panties were already damp—now they are soaking wet.
I want to.
But I know it's a bad idea.
"Finn..." I warn as I deeply inhale. I'm so hot and bothered. "Whatever you're thinking, the answer is no."
The fairy smirks as if having been caught red-handed. "Fine. I will change back into a human."
I'm placed on the ground, and Finn's body is covered in light until he stands next to me.
"T..." I pause to lick my lips. "Thank you."
"Do you like mouth play?" He raises a single eyebrow and lets his hungry gaze sweep over my body like I'm meat on the menu. "If you want, I could shrink you at home."
My pussy throbs, and I suck my lips into my mouth. I've tried every sex position in the book with the guys I've been with after Finn, but nothing got me off. Now, my clit feels like a heavy lead weight between my thighs from simply breathing the same air as Finn.
God, I'm horny around him all the time.
How will I beat Lily when all my brain wants is Finn served on a silver platter?
"Um..." I can't deny what I want. Not when Finn is knowingly smirking at me, awaiting my answer. "Can I think about it?"
Finn chuckles, and his smile goes deep, seductive. "I bet we could go all night and not run out of things to try—you're brave and not afraid of anything, isn't that right, kinky girl?"
I shudder. "We shouldn't..."
"But you want to." He chuckles again, louder. "Don't take offense, though. I love your filthy mind, Maya, and the way your body responds to mine is rare. You're one in a billion, and once you sort your shit out, I will be right here, ready to devour you."
My heart leaps, and I stare up at him. Finn grins. He takes a moment to let his gaze drift over my body in that way he has before, drinking in every inch of me before he looks away.
He bends his arms behind his head. "Should we head back to your apartment? Elijah must be waiting for us."
I try to smile at him, force a damn regular expression, but the truth is that my entire body is screaming, needing Finn's hands on my body. I'm losing the will to resist him, and I take a deep breath.
"Finn..."
The fairy glances down at me. "Mmm?"
Finn looks close to perfect under the streetlight. I hesitate to speak when his blue eyes meet mine. I've always had a thing for big men, and Finn is funny, sexy, and so damn breathtaking.
Who cares about the age difference?
I should tell him how I feel.
Appreciatingly, I let my eyes absorb every feature of his carved body and grow nervous. I'm about to develop cold feet, but Lumi helps me.
'Ask him.'
I clench my fists. "Would you like to-..."
Finn smiles. "Yes?"
My heart is thumping, and I take a deep breath, trying not to let Finn's curiosity distract me. I want to ask his thoughts about finishing the mating ritual with me.
Every inch of my body wants to make him mine, but it will sound ridiculous and possessive to ask him to seal the deal, so I ask him something entirely different.
"Can I please call you mine?"