Changing back my wolf was forced into retreat, essentially back into her cage. I rose from all fours, looking behind me and was relieved to see he hadn't followed me.

Bending down, I grabbed my dress from the floor. Shaking it out, I lowered and stepped into it, pulling it up, adjusting in on the shoulders before zipping up the side.

My hands shook as I grabbed my underwear, pulling them on as quickly as I could. The coldness against the hotness of my core sent a shiver through my body. Seizing my shoes from the grass, it was pointless looking for my stockings. No doubt the wind had had its wicked way with them as I gave a cursory glance, scanning the nearby ground.

Shaking my head. Bloody hell, anger, fear and lust fought equally inside my head.

What the hell had I been thinking? Letting her out. Letting him know I was a wolf.

I could have said I didn't know what he was talking about, but no – I just had to show him!

Looking behind me again, I scanned the trees. Nope still no sight of him. I breathed in, slightly relieved but undermined by her disappointment. She was unsettled and pacing not to mention, angry with me.

Ignoring her attitude. I gathered my thoughts. I needed to get out of here. But for that I needed my phone, to call for a cab. I tried to think where I last saw it.

My bag, yes it was in my bag. But where was my bag? Attempting to retrace my steps in my head, my heart began racing, panicking.

Oh, putain non. I'd left it in Hunter's car. I was stuck here, in his home far away from anybody I knew, without my phone.

How could I be so stupid!

An idea popped into my head. Hunter must have a phone, a land-line inside the house. Clutching my shoes, I swiftly ran. The damp grass tickled my toes as I headed towards the open doors.

Stepping inside the room, my eyes fell to where he had kissed me against the bookcase. My hand came to my mouth as I let my finger trace where his lips had been. A sudden blast of heat rushed from my tummy upwards warming every inch of my chest, neck, face.

Idioté, why let him kiss me?

Because you wanted him.

My wolf made her feelings known; she had been extremely pissed off that I had forced her to leave him, there in the woods. The second she met his wolf; her mind was made up, she wanted him.

Well, that would not happen. I had a job to do. But again, how stupid was I in letting him bring me all the way out here to his home of all places?

Well he didn't exactly for permission.

I looked around the room, there wasn't a phone in here. Placing my shoes on the table, I remembered Hunter had his cell-phone in the kitchen, perhaps I could use that?

Duh... it will be locked.

I walked towards the door; it was still worth checking. Perhaps there was a way to make an emergency call. I reached the door when I felt his presence behind me. With my hand on the door handle I froze. Not wanting to turn around.

If I turned around, god only knew what would greet me, and if he naked. Mon Dieu. There wasn't a cat-in-hells chance I could stop myself from jumping on him.

I couldn't deny it. I wanted him.

My wolf whined, her thoughts echoing through my mind. Shut up in there, yes I admit it – but it doesn't change a thing. She growled.

"Sage." He whispered my name like a pray. His fiery breath on the back of my neck, warming me, calling to me.

Mon Dieu aide moi s'il te plait. I gulped.

Rooted to the spot unable to move, powerless to talk. I was frightened of what might happen if I turned around.

"Sage look at me," he said, his voice low, husky... sexy.

Holy wolfsbane.

I shivered, as my breaths came faster. Turning around was such a bad idea. It would be game over if I looked in his eyes.

He leaned closer to me; and nipped the tip of my ear and with a growl said, "I know you felt it too."

Heavens above, he wasn't wrong.

But how could he know that?

My eyes glanced up towards the ceiling looking for some kind of divine intervention.

Mine! My wolf howled so loud I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't hear it.

Shut up, I can't think!

I had to do something, but he stepped closer to me. Now unable to open the door, it left me little option, but to turn around to face him.

Stay calm, breathe.

I half turned raking my hand through my hair, trying to quiet my sudden onset of nerves, excitement...arousal.

Mon Dieu! I was a walking contradiction.

But then, realisation set in.

This was all new for me, these feelings, my own feelings bombarded my head, my body.

I was so accustomed to experiencing what other people felt. It was a novel sensation, my own desires, my own needs were running the show.

In fact, in all my sexual experiences, my feelings became irrelevant. During sex my barriers would fall and their feelings and desires would overwhelm mine, subduing and often drowning them out completely.

Over the years it had left a trail of disappointed encounters, often rendering what was meant to be a special moment as unfulfilling, boring even.

Could this be different with Hunter?

I couldn't feel his desires, only my own, and dare I think it? It was exciting.

Turning fully, I met his black eyes, still darkened from the change.

I didn't dare look down. But at least he appeared to be wearing bottoms of some sort, as my eyes caught the edge of what appeared to be clothing. Now, I was just faced with his glorious broad bare chest which deserved attention.

Was that drool in my mouth?

Mine, my wolf whined. Pipe down!

Goosebumps flooded my arms and for a crazy moment I wondered what it would have been like if his wolf had sunk his teeth into me, jumped me, pinned me down.

The idea of it wasn't frightening... it was enticing, more than that and my stomach tightened and my nipples hardened against the material of my dress. I bit my bottom lip and tried to ignore the burning sensation that was spreading outwards in all directions.

Get a grip Sage. Wanting him will only lead to pain.

My eyes stared deeply into his, his earthly brown seeping through the black.

Heavens above. I wanted, no needed him to move back and quit looking at me like that... like he was in pain.

I should have insisted he stepped away, but each time I tried the words melted away and deep down I didn't want to say them.

Closing my eyes for a moment I opened them and swallowed. Hunter's smile was slow but heart-stoppingly beautiful. His eyes fell on my lips as my breath caught in my throat.

We continued to stare, his eyes roaming over my entire face, as if detailing every minor feature.

I felt hot, so hot, and he felt even hotter still.

What did all this mean? Why was it so different with him and I had to ask. "Hunter, what did you mean outside, before you changed?"

The blood whooshed through my veins, pumping hard as I recalled his words. 'I want everything from you, the whole package.'

Hunter brought up his hands, pressing them flat against the door on either side of me to hold me in place, forcing me to take a step back. The hardness of the door pressed up against me. "It's because I know what I want, and I want you Sage," he replied. His gaze open, honest, unflinching.

My heart faltered. Holy wolfsbane. I blinked.

"And I know you want me to," he said without hesitation.

I didn't have time to react as his lips crashed down on mine.

Mon Dieu.

He wasn't wrong!