I open my mouth to speak, but his lips brush the curve of my cheek, stealing my words. Instead, I nod and push the doors open, feeling brave with Maxon at my back.
“Oh, wow . . . ” I breathe.
Maxon’s hands fall away as we step into the large bedroom. The room is a kaleidoscope of purples, blues, and greens. The window on the opposite side has wisteria and roses growing through it, the flowers a soft pink. A gentle breeze moves through the room from the broken window, making leaves scatter across the floor. To the left is a huge bed, leaves and flowers covering the surface from the towers of wisteria that have wrapped around the frame. Above the bed is a domed glass ceiling that showcases the stars and moon above, the forest seeming to leave that spot free. The room comesalive as Nymeria and Anika bound in, their paws skidding on the wooden floor, and they head straight for a luxurious daybed, where they settle down in a tight, cozy ball. Unable to resist, I grin at the two wolves.
How is it that I remember them?
I know who they are and what they are to me. But I can only recall that one memory of our lives together. It feels as if there is a barrier preventing me from accessing those memories.
I wander through the room, my fingers dancing over the furniture. Something tugs at my thoughts, and I desperately try to grasp at it.
Before I know it, my back is pressed against the dresser, Maxon’s hands caging me in. His breathing is heavy as he looms over me. “Don’t force it, Stóirín.”
How could he possibly know I am hopelessly trying to grasp onto the fleeting feelings flashing through me? The memories that dance at the edge of my consciousness.
“Your desperation is filling the air.” He leans closer, so close his nose is brushing against mine, those violet eyes holding me hostage.
“It will come to you. You just need to relax.” His lips brush over mine, softly at first. “I know just how to make that happen.”
I can’t help but giggle, my hands sliding up his chest and looping around his neck. “I’m sure you do,a chroí.”
I freeze when the words leave my lips. Did I just speak–
My thoughts are cut short when Maxon’s lips crash down on mine, devouring my mouth and clearing my head of all thoughts. Our clothes are discarded in seconds, abandoned in a messy heap on the floor.
Maxon’s hands are everywhere, brushing against my skin. Each touch sends waves of pleasure rippling through me. Dropping to his knees, I feel the warmth of his breath as his mouth traces a path down my stomach, biting and nipping at my hip bone, then inner thighs, causing me to let out a surprised yelp. Peering up at me, his eyes glowing with lust, he smirks before covering my clit with his mouth.
A gasp escapes my mouth, and I can't help but bite down on my lower lip as my fingers find their way into his silky hair.
“Maxon,” I breathe, tipping my head back. His hands spread my thighs more as he drives his tongue inside of me.
“Oh, my God.” Fire whips through me, turning my blood to lava. How does he effortlessly stir such a whirlwind of emotions within me? I can't help but think of us being akin to the sun and the moon. The sun, with its radiant glow, caresses the earth, enveloping it in a comforting warmth. Meanwhile, the moon, in its gentle splendor, whispers tranquility to the world around.
Maxon slides his hand down my leg and hooks it over his shoulder and then does the same to the other leg. I let out a shriek mixed with a moan as he suddenly stands, effortlessly lifting me, with both hands gripping my ass and my legs over his shoulders. I grip his hair tighter in my fists as he turns, a growl rumbling from his chest as he continues to lick and suck as he walks toward the giant bed. Using his hands, he massages my ass cheek, rocking my hips against his mouth.
“Oh . . . ” I moan, trembling.
I am so close, I’m delirious.
My hips are moving against his mouth, desperately seeking more.
I let out a scream as I find myself suddenly falling backward. The rush of air whips past me, making my heart race and my breath catch in my throat. With a resounding bounce, my body collides with the softness of the mattress beneath me. Leaves and flowers covering the bed sending an earthy aroma floating around us. In an instant, Maxon is upon me, his presence overwhelming, his tongue forcefully explores the depths of my mouth as he thrusts inside of me at the same moment. The intensity of his movements sends a jolt of both pleasure and pain coursing through my veins, like an explosive burst of sensations. I can’t help but cry out, my voice muffled by his demanding kiss. My legs tighten around his hips as I eagerly match his thrusts, reaching a climax that consumes me entirely. Maxon breaks the kiss, his forehead dropping to mine as he lets out a savage growl, one that vibrates through both of us.
“Maxon!” I cry out, arching my chest against his, needing to be even closer.
“Fuck!” he groans, slamming into me. The force of his movements leaves me breathless as he relentlessly pounds into me, his groans echoing in my ears. I want to take control, to ride him, tease him. My eyes flash open, and I push against him. Understanding what I want, he rolls us so I’m on top.
The new angle causes him to sink even deeper into me, heightening the sensations coursing through my body.
“Oh my god!” I moan, tipping my head back as I rock my hips.
My nails dig into his chest, and his firm grip intensifies on my hips as he helps guide my movements. An overwhelmingly powerful mix of devotion and protectiveness leaves me breathless. It feels as if my heart is expanding in my chest, reaching for him. My skin tingles as warmth fills every part of me. I drop over hischest, my hair falling around us. Our eyes lock and a rush of butterflies flood my stomach.
“It was magic the way you came into my life. Each moment spent with you has a way of making the world seem a little more beautiful.” Maxon holds either side of my neck as he lifts his hips to meet me.
My heart expands at his words, and I reach up, gripping his wrists. “From this moment until our last, I am yours, always,” I vow.
As the words leave my lips, a radiant light explodes from within me, filling the air with a warm glow. Intense pleasure whips out so suddenly I have no time to prepare. With a growl that vibrates through the air, Maxon rolls us again, driving in harder, merging our bodies as one, as the glow wraps around us.
