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Mating Brand
Laurann Dohner
Book 3 in the Mating Heat series.
Brand meets his dream girl in college—a half-human, half-leopard shapeshifter who cannot shift.
Werewolves and cats are natural enemies but the power of their sexual chemistry overwhelms them.
She steals his heart and makes him whole. When she abandons him it fractures his world and he
knows no woman can ever take her place. Though many seek his attention, he is cold and unattainable.
The love they share is soul deep but the fate of Charma’s family lies in her hands. The memory of
every heated touch they share will cut out both their hearts when she leaves him but to save them all,
she must run. After nine years of desolation and heartbreak Charma is back. She risks forfeiting her
life to warn Brand of an impending attack but she doesn’t hesitate. Brand has her in his arms once
more and he will never lose her again.
A Romantica®
twilight erotic romance
from Ellora’s Cave
M
ATING
B
RAND
Laurann Dohner
Dedication
To my hero—MrLaurann. Thank you for all your love and support. I couldn’t do what I do without
you.
Prologue
The past
Hot, slick skin drew her mouth to his flat belly. The sheets had been kicked off. The window air
conditioner droned softly from the other room but it wasn’t a match for the sweltering heat of an early
Texas summer. Charma licked a bead of sweat just under Brand’s bellybutton. She loved his taste, his
scent—everything about him. He instantly responded. His cock stiffened, lengthened and proudly rose
to full mast as a soft moan rumbled from his broad chest. She grinned and kissed the curve of his hip.
His large hand fumbled for her hair, missed, and gripped her bare shoulder.
“Good morning,” he rasped.
“Not quite but it’s getting there.” She lifted a little, gauged how awake he was, and opened her
mouth again. Her tongue traced the underside of his shaft, making his cock twitch.
He raised his head to stare at her with passion-filled eyes. Their soft brown depths appeared
more golden than chestnut when he woke. His nose flared and his body tensed. “You’re going into
heat.”
She nodded, purposely breathing warm air on his sex as she spoke. “I know. I realized it when I
woke. Should I take the pills? I need to start them right away to mute and control it, otherwise it’s
going to hit me full force in a matter of hours.”
“Don’t take them. We’ll call in sick for the next few days.” His hand caressed her shoulder. “I
survived last month.” His full, generous mouth curved into a grin. “I’m up for it.”
She glanced down at the impressive evidence right in front of her mouth. “You certainly are.”
He sat up. “Come here.”
“I’m good where I am.”
“You’re better than good but I also remember how aggressive you get.” He chuckled. “And while
I’m tough, I don’t want your fangs giving me any accidental piercings.”
“I won’t bite.”
“Hon, it’s the only time of the month you grow fangs. I love you but I’m not risking it. I wouldn’t
be much good to you packed in ice until I heal tomorrow.”
Charma pouted. “I want to taste you.”
“Trust me. I’d love that too but you aren’t really in control right now. Want me to show you the
scars on my shoulder from last month?”
“I’m so sorry.”
“It’s okay. It’s not a complaint. Stop apologizing. I like wearing your marks.”
She sat up. “You could put a scar on me and I’d feel better.”
Brand lunged, took her down flat on her back and pinned her under him. “It was an accident. You
didn’t mean to bite into me and I’d never mar your beautiful skin.”
Her mood darkened. “I know.”
“Hey.” He adjusted over her until their noses touched and stared into her eyes. “You’re the one
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