“Mara… My mate.” He’s breathless. Awed.
“Yours,” I agree. Voice shaking. “But you’re mine too. That’s how this works.”
“Yes. Always yours.”
He’s still hard inside me. Still hasn’t finished.
I start moving again. Slow. Deliberate. Taking my time.
“Now you,” I tell him. “I want to feel you come inside me.”
“Fuck,” he groans. His control shatters.
His hands tighten on my flesh. Guiding me faster. Harder. Meeting each movement with thrusts that hit deep.
I match him. Take everything he gives.
The bond sings. Complete. Permanent. Sealed.
He comes with a roar, taking me with him. Gold fire races across his skin. Illuminating us both in dragon flame that doesn’t burn.
His teeth sink into my shoulder again. Deeper this time. Marking. Owning.
The bond pulses. Absolute. Final.
Mine. His. Ours.
I collapse against his chest. Both of us breathing hard. Both connected.
“So that’s mate bonding,” I say eventually. “With the biting and the fire and the everything.”
“Yes.” His arms wrap around me. Holding me close. “Are you…? Did I hurt you?”
I touch the mark on my neck. It’s tender. Sensitive. But not painful.
“No. It’s perfect.” I look at him. “You’re perfect.”
“I am far from perfect, Mara.”
“Yeah, well. You’re perfect for me.” I kiss him. Soft. Sweet. “My dragon. My K. My mate.”
I can’t believe I just said that.
“And you are mine.” He brushes hair from my face. “My chaos. My choice. My Mara.”
The bond hums agreement.
Outside, the world continues. The Syndicate plots. Responsibilities wait.
But here—right now—there’s just us.
Mates. Joined forever. Complete.
And for the first time since I can remember, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Chapter 35
Mara
