Dangerous Craving
Authors: Savannah Stuart
Dangerous Craving
Book 4 in the Miami Scorcher series.
A century ago, the only man Nissa ever loved turned his back on her when she
needed him. Now that her life is in danger from one of her own kind, he may be her
only hope for survival. As a full-blooded faerie and next in line to be queen, Nissa
figures the last place anyone would think to look for her is with a pack of werewolves.
Werewolf Thomas Lazos knows he screwed up by letting Nissa go and he’s
suffered the consequences for too long. Now that she’s finally back on the same
continent, he shows her what she’s been missing all these years. The sex between them
is as scorching as ever and the seductive faerie is still the only woman who makes him
lose control in and out of the bedroom.
When he learns that someone wants her dead, Thomas will do whatever it takes to
keep Nissa safe and finally claim what is rightfully his, even if he has to use hot, primal
sex as a means of persuasion.
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Dangerous Craving
ISBN 9781419932922
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Dangerous Craving Copyright 2011 Savannah Stuart
Edited by Shannon Combs
Cover art by Syneca
Electronic book publication April 2011
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DANGEROUS CRAVING
Savannah Stuart
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Savannah Stuart
“Phone’s for you, boss.” Stephanie, Thomas’ head bartender slid the phone across
the polished oak bar.
He looked up from doing the week’s schedule and grabbed the portable. Probably
one of the cocktail girls calling out sick. Again. His family’s pack had been dealing with
so much crap the past few months from crazed Immortals to rogue werewolves he’d
been unusually absent at work. Some of the new hires thought they could take
advantage. That was all going to stop tonight. “Yeah?” he barked.
“Hey, Thomas.”
It was Paz. Immediately his demeanor softened. “Hey. Why are you calling the bar?
Is everything okay?”
“I’m fine but your cell kept going to voicemail.”
Piece of shit phone.
For some reason he rarely got service inside his club. “What’s
up?”
“Ah, well…tomorrow’s Alexandra’s birthday party.”
“Yeah, I know. She already called and told me I better bring her a good present.
Sounded like she expected another bottle of Dom.” His cousin Alex was turning
twenty-two and last year he’d gotten her an expensive bottle of champagne. He
shouldn’t indulge her again but it was hard not to. She was by far one of the youngest
in the pack. His Uncle Cosmo had mated late in life and they had a much younger
generation of wolves. Barely over two decades old, Alex was the oldest of her three
siblings and one of his favorite cousins. Not that he’d admit it to her face. She’d use it to
her full advantage.
Paz cleared her throat nervously. “So, Adam and I will be there of course.”
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He frowned, wondering why she was acting so weird. “I kinda figured.”
“I have this friend from work who I was thinking of inviting. She teaches English
and she’s sweet and really gorgeous. Tall, blonde—”
He massaged his temple. “Damn it, Paz. I don’t need you to set me up with
anyone.” Did he seem so desperate his friend felt the need to find him a pity date?
“It’s been a century. You can’t pine over someone that long.”
“Why did I ever tell you about
her
?” he muttered.
“Because I’m a good listener.”
That much was true. But he’d mainly told her because Paz was half fae. He’d been
hoping Paz knew something about the gorgeous full-blooded faerie who’d stolen his
heart. No one in his family knew that he’d fallen for a faerie over a century ago. And
not just anyone, but a princess. Of course he’d fucked things up but good with her.
God, he couldn’t even think her name. It hurt too bad. An ache lapped across his chest
like a slow-building fire. He did not need to deal with this right now.
“I appreciate your concern but I’m fine and I don’t need help finding a date.” As
owner of one of the hottest clubs in Miami he had his choice of gorgeous women. Not
that he dated much.
“I’ve already invited her, so—”
“Damn it.” He gritted his teeth. If he didn’t care for Paz so much he’d be pissed.
“I didn’t tell her she was there to meet you. Just that my in-laws were having a
party and it would be fun. She might not even come.”
Thomas bit back a sharp retort, knowing he’d upset her. Paz was his sister-in-law’s
sister and after a year in captivity at the hands of a madman, she was strong, but still
more sensitive than most. And the little she-wolf held a soft spot in his heart. He didn’t
have any sisters but if he did he’d want one exactly like her. “It’s fine. Just…no more
attempted setups, okay?”
She blew out a long sigh. “All right.”
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He could hear Adam, her mate, in the background so Thomas changed the subject.
“Tell Adam that I’m ready to start construction on that tiki bar on the top floor. He can
start next week.”
“I know you’re trying to change the subject but I’ll tell him. See ya tomorrow
night.”
He placed the phone on the bar. “Steph, I’m heading to my office. Unless the place
is on fire, no interruptions.”
The slim brunette absently nodded before returning to the inventory. Resisting the
juvenile urge to slam his door, he shut himself in his office and collapsed onto his plush
leather chair. After working on the accounts for over two hours he turned his computer
off. He’d already caught himself inputting wrong numbers twice. His distraction could
cost him too much money.
What he needed now was a drink. Lately all his thoughts had been consumed by
her
. His dreams too. And they were vivid. Not typical, fuzzy thoughts but real 3-D
quality dreams. Her long blonde hair fanned around her face as he rode her. Then it
was streaming down her back as he took her from behind. Her eyes were like shards of
emeralds, vivid and striking.
Every time he shut his eyes at night, there she was. And it was always the same
thing. She was crying and asking him for help. He ached to reach out to her, to comfort
her. To just hold her one more time. Even thinking about holding her made his cock
flare to life. In his dreams he knew it was pointless but he responded that he’d help her
any way he could if she’d just let him.
Hell, he owed her that much.
But in the morning he’d wake up and be alone. It was just wishful thinking. There
was no way she’d come to him for help anyway. Not unless she was desperate. Even
then, he just couldn’t see that happening.
He headed to the VIP section on the second floor. Loud music thumped through the
speakers, jarring him straight to his bones.
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Bruno, one of his security guys, held back the gold curtain as he reached the top
stair. “Hey, boss. Didn’t know you were still here.”
Unsurprised by the statement, he nodded and glanced around. At ten it was still
fairly early—for Miami—but the place was packed. “What’s the status report for the
night?”
“A few HEAT players are here tonight and they brought a ton of groupies so we’re
at capacity. Until it clears out a little, we’re not letting anyone else in.”
“Good.” Any time the Miami HEAT partied at his place, they were sure to stay
busy. He had four fully stocked bars located strategically around the two-story club and
half a dozen cocktail waitresses milling around the place but he wanted to expand. It
was one of the reasons he was adding another bar on the top floor. That and he wanted
to add a more relaxed atmosphere so there was something for everyone.
“Oh, your brother’s here. Just arrived a few minutes ago.” He nodded behind him.
Frowning, Thomas looked around Bruno, then grinned. His brother Nick sat at one
of the high-top cocktail tables with his human mate, Carly, and a woman Thomas didn’t
recognize. Nick didn’t normally frequent clubs and by the semi-scowl on his face, it was
obvious he wasn’t having the best time. Maybe it was because of all the men checking
his woman out. “Thanks. I know I’ve been absent lately but I’ll be here all night. Spread
the word.”
Bruno nodded. “Sounds good, boss.”
Nick’s expression changed when he saw him. His pale eyes lit up and he grabbed
Thomas’ shoulder. “Hey, bro. I hoped you’d be here tonight. This is Carly’s best friend
Sarah. She’s visiting from Chicago.”
After making polite small talk Nick practically dragged him toward the bar. “I need
another drink. I don’t know how you work here.”
“I can work anywhere.” Thomas motioned to the bartender and when she was close
enough to hear, he ordered two beers for him and his brother and another round for the
women.
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