Julie ducked behind a tree, panting as she tried to make herself as small as possible to stay out of sight. He had been a perfect gentleman when they had met, but now he was more like a predator. She heard Dathan call out to her, his voice menacing but inviting in a way. “Julie! I know you’re out there!”

Her breath caught in her throat and she put a hand over her mouth in a vain attempt to stifle any noise that might escape her lips.

Was she crying or laughing? Her shoulders bucked slightly with the jerks of her emotion before Daythan heard the sound and took off running in that direction, a grin across his face. Julie offered up no resistance as he caught her and planted an aggressive kiss on her lips. Within seconds, they were both naked and rolling on the leaves which lay on the forest floor. The woods offered some privacy for their lovemaking, but only privacy from civilization. The animals were still given a show.