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Ellora's Cave

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Senator Jason Devlin has big plans for his career in Washington, D.C. As long as he's able to keep who and what he is a secret from the ever-present press. Kelsey Harper is a reporter for one of D.C.'s biggest papers, and eager to drag skeletons out of politicians' closets.

When these two meet in a passionate encounter, it's strange bedfellows indeed. Kelsey uncovers a secret that could blast the lid right off the Devlin dynasty. But she's torn between what she knows and her growing feelings for the enigmatic senator. Jason hopes that his love for Kelsey is enough to contain the dark secret he's been trying to hide.

 

      

 

Beautiful women were in abundance at these events. But this one was striking.

Chin length sable hair, wide emerald-green eyes, and a curvy body that had his cock twitching to life like a divining rod searching for water in the desert. She looked familiar, too. Maybe he'd seen her with the pack before, but just hadn't noticed. Although how he could miss someone so stunning was incomprehensible. He'd have to remember to thank Brandon.

Later.

"You're not supposed to be here," one of the guards said in a low warning voice.

"It's okay," Jason interrupted. "I was expecting her. She's with me."

Her eyes widened in surprise, but she didn't say anything.

"Come on in." He slipped the key in the lock and pushed the door open, then dismissed the guards, shutting the door behind them.

His eyes immediately adjusted to the lack of light, focusing on the woman's silhouette. Her fragrance permeated his senses - not perfume, but she must use some kind of strawberry-flavored body wash. That sweet smell coupled with her natural, musky scent took his cock from semi-rigid to "get me the fuck out of these pants now!" in an instant.

"Um, Senator, are you going to turn the lights on?" she asked, her voice low and gravelly. His balls tightened.

"In a minute. Call me Jason."

There was something different about this woman. Her scent, the way she stood rigid in front of him. The she-wolves of the pack were always primed and ready for fucking, especially by the alpha. Normally he wouldn't get the door shut before one would be unzipping his pants and wrapping her lips around his shaft. So far, this one hadn't moved. Maybe she was new to the pack and uncertain about his expectations.

"If you're afraid, don't be. I don't have any rules. However this goes is up to you and me."

"I don't think you - "

"Shhhh," he whispered, stroking her bare shoulders and trailing his fingers down her arms. She shuddered, and the wolf in him wanted to howl at her response. He scented the beginnings of her arousal. Though she wasn't aggressive as the she-wolves he was used to fucking, her innocence and hesitance enticed him more than if she'd done a striptease and given him a blowjob in the hallway. Although he really liked the visual that thought conjured up.

"No, really, Senator, what I'm trying to say is - "

He turned her around and slid his fingers into her silken hair. "I don't want to talk any more. I want to kiss you, lick you, taste you all over. Then I want to spend the rest of the night with my cock so deep inside you that we don't know where I end and you begin. And I want that now."

To prove his point, he covered her mouth with his, silencing the words that she was about to say.

"Ms. Burton has written a brilliant story that will set her readers hearts on fire. Running Mate is a fiery romance that flows smoothly as well as being a fast paced, full of action book that makes the reader hold on to their chair during the thrilling ride. This story is a gratifying book to read. The characters are developed with such depth of emotions, especially for such a short story, that I was quickly drawn in. The love scenes were romantic and passionately HOT! I cannot praise Running Mate enough other than to give it a much deserved Silver Star Award, for its fabulous plot, and its lovable characters I'll read this story over and over again and I am sure you will too."
~ Susan Holly, Just Erotic Romance Reviews ~ Silver Star Award

"In this Ellora's Cave quickie, Jaci Burton has penned a hot, intensive story. RUNNING MATE is a story of two people from different backgrounds and races, who find love together. This is a story of acceptance, tolerance and a willingness to change. Ms. Burton's characters leap off the page, her story is rich with emotion. Her love scenes are erotic, hot and yet tender. This reviewer enjoyed this story very much. For such a short story, the plot was very well handled, every page a turner and a total joy to read. This reviewer is very excited to read more about the Devlin family."
~ Valerie, Love Romances ~ 5 Hearts

"Running Mate is a journey of self-discovery and emotional awakenings for both the characters. They are together with no real expectations, no ulterior motives, just simply...being. It's breathtaking, energized, fast-paced and so very stimulating!! It is also intriguing and leaves the reader wondering throughout if Kelsey will really 'tell all' about Jason. I felt her confusion, her rejection and all the other emotions Kelsey felt when she learned the full truth about her lover. As a quickie, it was wonderful, no where near long enough, but I really got a feel for the characters, insight into the Devlin Dynasty and am definitely anticipating more."
~ Tracey West, Road to Romance