Fallen Prey (2)

Nova struggled against the lean hulk of a man, trying to slip free from his grasp. Vulcan released his grip, and a gasp ripped from her lips as gravity dragged her down towards the canopy of trees. Vulcan dived for her, catching her with one hand wrapping firmly around her waist and tugging her flush against him.

"That wasn't a very smart idea now, was it, pet?" Vulcan chuckled wickedly beside her ear.

Her lips parted on the realisation that he'd let her fall on purpose.

"Now, did you want to hold onto me properly? Or risk falling once more?" The dark amusement in his tone stiffened Nova's back even more. Oh, he would definitely drop her again.

"I'll hold on," Nova grumbled, her widened eyes still fixed on the blurring canopy below. She didn't know where they were, but there was no sign of any jaguars nearby. She was utterly screwed!