“It’s so beautiful.”
I grin, and when she is close enough, I seize her wrist, dragging her into my chest. Her arms loop around my shoulders as I keepus afloat. Her fingers glide through my hair, my eyes falling shut, and all the tension draining away at her gentle touch.
I run my hands over her arms, feeling the softness of her skin, and then down her back, tracing the curve of her spine. Gradually, I guide us closer to the cascading waterfall. Everly’s head tilts backward as we draw closer, and she closes her eyes as the mist from the waterfall rains softly over us. I find myself reaching up and gently running my fingers along her cheek.
“I’m taking us through,” I murmur in her ear.
Everly’s head jerks back and her eyes widen in surprise, but before she can argue, I give a powerful kick, gliding us through the water. Her arms tighten around me, and she buries her face into my neck. The heavy stream barely lasts a couple of seconds, and once we are concealed behind the sheet of water, my mouth is on hers. My blood surges with desire and need as her soft, full lips move over mine, matching the need coursing through me. My hands encircle her waist, drawing her against me, moving her body over mine, creating delicious friction. The heat from her body compared to the cool water is a dynamic combination.
Everly moans into my mouth, her fingers sinking into my hair as she crushes her chest against mine, craving to get closer. Her hard nipples against my chest cause a growl to work its way up my throat. I bite down on her bottom lip, drawing it into my mouth, and wrap her legs around my waist. In one swift motion, I have her back pinned to the smooth rocky wall of the small cave. My cock slides over her pussy. The warmth coming from her is driving me fucking insane.
“I need you now,” I growl, pulling back just enough to kiss down the column of her neck, sucking on the soft, subtle skin.
I love the way her head tips back and she moans “yes” in a breathy whisper.
My hands slide up her sides to cup each of her fucking gorgeous breasts, my mouth watering, and I bend, sucking one nipple into my mouth before moving to the next. Everly's legs constrict around my hips, desperately seeking that closeness.
“I need you, too.” She reaches between us and wraps her hand around my cock, running her thumb over the tip, making my hips jerk.
“Fuck . . . ” Gripping her jaw, I tip her head back and slam my mouth over hers as she lines me up and I drive in. Everly cries out, the sound echoing around us, and she tilts her hips to meet my thrusts. I take my time, gradually working my way deeper inside her. My entire body burns like it’s on fire.
I let go of her jaw, drawing back so I can look into those gorgeous eyes of hers. The moment our eyes connect, my body jolts with recognition. My heart thumps hard in my chest as I move inside her, my mind trying to work through what I am feeling. Everly grabs my face in her hands, her lips eagerly pressing against mine. I increase the power of my thrusts, the water around us splashing against the rocks. A tingle starts in my gums, and I know my canines are lengthening, begging me to own her, bite her, make her mine. Could it be possible? My body and soul seem to think so.
Breaking the kiss, I drop my forehead to her shoulder, her nails digging into my back as she tries to match my tempo.
“Fuck . . . ” I growl, my jaw tense and teeth gritted. “You feel so fucking good wrapped around my cock.”
My teeth drag along her neck and I bite down, careful not to break the skin. Everly trembles in my arms, her pussy gripping my cock like a vice as she comes.
“Maxon!” she cries out, the sound going straight to my cock and ricocheting through my body lighting every nerve.
My body tenses and I explode, my pace slowing as I try to draw it out for as long as possible. This woman, with her captivating curves and fierce attitude, is becoming an obsession.
“Stóirín,” I breathe, my hand stroking over her hair.
Everly’s body relaxes as she leans into my touch, her eyes closing and a gentle sigh escaping her lips. I draw her into my chest, and we float together, wrapped around each other for a few long moments.
“Maxon?”
I hum in response, not wanting this moment to end, but judging by her tone, I don’t have a choice.
“What are we doing?”
“Hugging. It’s quite nice, don’t you think?”
“You know what I mean.”
I sigh and pull back enough to cup her face. “Honestly, Stóirín, I haven’t the slightest clue. I can’t explain it, but all I know is that I need you by my side.”
“It’s not possible, though. I’m human. I can’t stay here.”
“You can if that’s what you want.” I can sense her heart rate increasing with my words, the indecision weighing heavily in her eyes. I place a gentle kiss on her forehead, welcoming the warmth of her skin against my lips. “We don’t have to decide anything yet. But I don’t want to deny what I’m feeling either.”
“You’re going to be king in two days,” she whispers.
A surge of protectiveness washes over me at her vulnerability.
“It won’t change how I feel.” I brush a kiss across her temple.
