I blink, some of the black haze fading.
“Who are you?” I snarl, another dagger appearing in my other hand as I push it into the skin of his neck.
“I’m yours.”
My mind spins as I stare down at this man. His blond hair is messy and unkept, giving him a truly disheveled appearance. The shadow of his stubble conceals a slight dimple on his left cheek, giving his face a touch of charm. But it’s those mesmerizing eyes, like the purest ocean waters, that hold me immobile.
“Please,” he whispers. His hand reaches up and slides around the back of my head, bringing my face closer as he leans to rest his forehead against mine. “Come back to me.”
A flicker of recognition stirs within, and the darkness slowly retreats. My mind swirls, caught in a delicate dance between light and dark. As I push against the encroaching darkness, yearning for the glow of the light, the struggle intensifies. With each of my attempts to draw the light closer to me, the shadows deepen, casting a darker veil.
Who am I?
What am I?
The questions swirl in my mind, a maelstrom of confusion and doubt. Then, without warning, warm hands cradle my face, their touch gentle yet firm, anchoring me to the present. The suddenness of it jars me, cutting through the storm raging in my mind like a lifeline thrown into darkness. My breath hitches as the warmth of those hands spreads, grounding me in a way that nothing else could.
I blink, shifting my gaze downward to the man beneath me.
“Ashwiyaa,” he murmurs with tenderness as he shifts his hands and sinks his fingers into my hair.
The name slams into me, triggering a flood of memories. Instantly horrified, I will my dagger to vanish, and I gasp desperately for breath.
“You are Ashwiyaa,” he says firmly. “My mate. My life. My love.”
Kai!
Oh my god. I almost killed him.
Without warning, I’m knocked onto my back, and Kai’s presence looms over me, his body heat filling me with warmth. His eyes search mine intently and I reach up, cupping his jaw.
“I’m so sorry,” I whisper.
Kai’s mouth descends to mine, and a rush of warmth floods through me as his lips brush the corner of my mouth, sending a shiver down my spine. His touch is tender, lingering just long enough to make my heart flutter before he moves to the other side, leaving a trail of delicate kisses that sparks a gentle fire within.
He then places a soft kiss on the tip of my nose, and I can’t help but smile at the unexpected sweetness of the gesture. Continuing his path, Kai’s lips graze my forehead, infusing me with a sense of comfort and protection that eases the tension in my body. A gentle brush against my cheek follows, causing my breath to hitch, my heart skipping a beat in response.
Finally, he pauses, his lips hovering tantalizingly close to mine, teasing me with their proximity. Time seems to freeze for a moment, our breaths mingling.
“Kai?”
“Yes, baby?”
“Fucking kiss me already.”
Kai chuckles, his low, husky voice sending shivers down my spine as I instinctively wrap my legs around his waist. The need to be closer, to feel every inch of him, burns deep inside. I pull him tight against me, craving the intensity of his touch, and he closes the distance between us without hesitation, his lips crashing into mine with an urgency that sets my whole body on fire.
Desire courses through my veins like a wild current, making my pulse race. The taste of him ignites something primal in me, a hunger I can’t control. My fingers dig into his back, and the craving for more consumes me. I want to tear his clothes off, feel the heat of his bare skin against mine, erase the distance between us entirely.
I rock against him, grinding my hips in sync with his movements, and groan into his mouth as I feel the hard press of his length against me. The sensation is electric, sending shockwaves of pleasure through my core that leave me breathless and aching for more. Kai’s hips grind harder, his hands gripping me like he’s as lost in this moment as I am. Every movement pulls me deeper into the whirlwind of pleasure, my mind clouding with nothing but him.
Kai pulls back and stares down at me, a grin tugging at his mouth. “As much as I want to strip you bare and fuck you, we need to get out of here.”
The lust and desire reflecting in his eyes mirrors my own.
But my body is on fire, the adrenaline making me crave a release. “Kai, I need you.”
Understanding fills his expression and with a smirk, Kai drops his head and uses his teeth to tug my crop top down. That fucking sinful mouth of his sucks and teases my nipple, and with a rhythmic motion, he moves his hips, eliciting a delightful sensation that electrifies me from within. He continues to lap, bite, and suck my breast, building up a delicious tension that sends me soaring.
