“All right.”It’s a logical approach, but right now, I don’t even think I can hold out another five minutes.The warmth from his touch wraps around me like a second skin, and I rub myself against him like a cat.The bulge in his pants practically jumps into my palm.“I want you.”
He growls.“You have me.”His finger hooks under my chin and brings my face to his.“I need to be in complete control before I’m inside you.Can you be a good girl and wait?”
I pout.“Maybe.”
Something flashes in his eyes.“Bend over the bed, ass in the air.”
He doesn’t use his authority, but the command makes me shiver.I turn slowly.All the air gets sucked out of the room as I lower myself to the mattress.
“Beautiful.”He spreads me with a palm on each ass cheek, his skin rough with callouses, then he runs his nose along the inside of my thigh.I shift away as his beard tickles my sensitive skin.“Arch your back.”
“I…” But his face is rightthere, and that would mean— “I can’t.”
“I’m not going anywhere until I get what I want.Believe me when I say I can do this all day, Nova.Don’t try me.”His warm breath caresses my pussy, and I fight the urge to squirm.
I bury my face in the sheets.It’s not just the bond heating me, it’s my own embarrassment.How could someone wanting me be even harder to accept than being shamed?
With a deep exhale, I let my body arch for him.
“Better.”He rewards me with a kiss and suckle on each ass cheek.His fingers brush over the same places, and I realize he left hickeys—marking me.“We’re skipping a lot of steps, and I can’t take any chances, so for now, your safe word is ‘stop’.Once we’re mated, you can choose a new word.Is that all right?”
“Mhm,” I hum.
I gasp as he nips my thigh.“Use your words.”
“Yes, sir,” I breathe.
“Good girl.”He straightens and presses his hand into my back to keep me in position.“Now then.If you can’t wait, I’ll occupy your mind with something else.”
Before I get the chance to wonder what he means, there’s awhooshand a sharp sting on my ass.
I jerk, but he keeps me pinned.
“Focus on the pain.Tell me when it balances the heat.”
“Okay.”I barely get the word out before he strikes again.I groan, clawing at the blankets as my clit thuds—an echo of the heatwave flaring through my veins.Tears prick my eyes with the overwhelming urge to come, but he’s not giving me enough stimulation.
Roen lands three more hits in quick succession.It takes every ounce of energy just to breathe.I know he’s holding back, but damn, he’s strong.
Smack!Smack!
“Ouch,” I hiss.My skin burns.My pussy is dripping.All I need is one touch of pleasure…but I bite my lip instead of telling him to stop.
“Breathe.I’ve got you.”His hand smooths along my back to steady me, leaving a trail of pleasant tingles.
I distract myself by counting the swats, remembering to breathe between each one and inhaling his scent.Then I discover I’m not struggling anymore.I don’t have to counter the urgency of the fever because he’s doing it for me.The room comes back into focus and I listen to the rhythm of our heavy breaths, letting him lead while my only task is to follow.
“That’s it,” he whispers, his voice as ragged as I feel.He grabs my hips with both hands and presses himself to me.His fingers dig into my skin, cock throbbing under his clothes.“Can you wait?”
My pussy clenches in response.I shudder at the thought of him swelling, of feeling him inside and being filled with his sperm.It would feel so good…
I force myself to fall limp.“Yes, I can wait.”
We both breathe out at the same time.His hands slide up my ribs, then he lifts me and positions us so I’m lying on my back in the middle of the bed.I open my eyes as he strokes my face with the back of his hand.“How are you feeling?”
“Lighter.”I smile.“A little disoriented.”
He reaches into a black bag on the nightstand.Next to it is a bottle of water and the box Olivia gave me.
