Working on the next wolfies

Just a snippet from Black Gold. Who knows if it'll be in the final version, but just to prove I'm still alive and kicking…

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A couple other people joined them, and Shaun stepped slightly in front of her, as if to guard her. A terribly naughty thought popped into her mind, and as the elevator doors clicked shut, she grabbed a handful of his shirt and tugged upward, hard. He stiffened, but didn't move as she slipped her hand under his T-shirt and let her fingers roam over his warm skin.

Oh dear, she was getting turned on just touching his back. Firm and muscular, the swoop of his waist defined by the cut of his obliques. The elevator stopped and a couple left, leaving them more room. Rather than shifting away, Gem stuck to his side, sneaking her hand around to his belly. Under her fingers, his muscles quivered as she stroked the ridges of his six-pack. She watched his throat move as he swallowed hard, her touch now slipping to play with the faint dusting of hair on his lower abdomen. The intriguing trail disappeared into where his shirt remained tucked into his pants in the front and Gem longed to be able to dip her hand lower.

The elevator door dinged and she withdrew her hand quickly, dragging her fingernails lightly over his skin. Leaving her mark on his body.

She wanted her mate.