Another wave of pleasure surges through me as the heat intensifies, flooding my veins.
“Kai,” I whimper into his mouth, feeling another orgasm approach.
Without thought, I break the kiss and grip his shoulder as I bite down on his neck, growling into his skin as I pour more magic into him one last time.
Ourbodies rock together, and Kai expands inside me, his cock throbbing as he releases. Electricity zaps every nerve in my body, and I break apart, shattering into a million pieces.
Chapter forty-three
Ashwiyaa
“I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.” -Nikos Kazantzakis
Acool breeze brushes across my face, and I can’t help but smile as I snuggle deeper into the pillow, savoring the peaceful moment. The bed shifts slightly beneath me, and I feel the gentle touch of fingers tracing over my face, pushing the hair over my shoulder. The gesture is tender, almost reverent, and it brings a warmth to my chest.
I slowly open my eyes, my smile widening as I’m greeted by Kai’s bright-blue ones staring back at me. We’re both lying on our sides, facing each other, our feet lightly touching under the covers. His gaze is soft, filled with a quiet intensity that makes my heart skip a beat.
Fora moment, we just look at each other, no words needed. The world outside the bed seems distant, unimportant, as if this space between us is the only place that matters. Kai’s fingers continue to brush gently against my skin, and I reach out, letting my hand rest on his chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath my palm.
“Good morning,” he murmurs, his voice still husky from sleep.
“Good morning,” I whisper back.
My eyes shift downward to where my hand rests on his chest, and I catch a glimpse of a shimmering swirl of gold peeking out. Drawing in a sudden breath, I lunge forward, shoving Kai onto his back so I can examine the marks.
Beautiful golden swirls outline a paw print over his heart. My eyes are drawn to the other mark on his chest, which consists of a pair of golden wings. Tears line my eyes as I look up at his neck where my native symbol for love is etched onto his skin. It’s two hearts intertwined and enclosed within a circle, representing the eternal and unbroken bond of love, and symbolizing the deep connection between two souls.
Kai’s hand reaches up and cups my face. “They’re beautiful, just like you,” he whispers.
I blink and feel tears roll down my cheeks, and he swipes them away. I can’t speak, my throat tight with emotion.
“I will never forget last night. It’s etched into my memory forever,” he says, leaning up and planting a tender kiss on my mouth.
“You were fucking hot, the way you rode me,” he says in my mind, and my eyes fly open.
“You just spoke in my head.”
“I did, baby. Perks of mating.”
“Oh my god.”I smile.
Kai returns my grin, pulling me into his chest and wrapping his arms around me.
“Now I can speak dirty to you all the time, and no one will know.”
I grin as I sneakily pinch his side, eliciting an immediate twitch from him. As his fingers tickle my side in retaliation, I squirm, trying to contain the laughter bubbling up inside me.
Kai releases a sigh and kisses the top of my head, his hand tracing soothing circles on my exposed back. “I could stay here all day, but Lukas said he’d take me into Portland and get us a car so we can start driving back tonight.”
“Okay,” I reply.
Yet I refuse to make a single movement. I keep my head nestled on his chest, feeling the rise and fall of his breath as I trace my fingertips lightly over the mate mark on his heart. Kai laughs and I look up at him, reveling in his amusement radiating down our newly formed bond. I stretch my neck up and seal my mouth over his, slipping my tongue into his mouth. Kai responds instantly, rolling us over and positioning himself between my legs. Breaking the kiss, he runs his nose along mine. “I’ve told you before, I will never tire of being inside you.”
Before I can form a response, he pushes into me, stretching me in one deep thrust. My mouth drops open and Kai swoops in, swallowing my cries as he slowly thrusts into me. My hips tilt up as I wrap my legs around his waist, our bodies pressing tightly against each other. With a deliberate slowness, we explore each other’s bodies, our mouths capturing every gasp and moan.
The warmth inside me builds, and sensing my orgasm, Kai grinds his hips, creating friction against my clit. My body trembles and the coil in my lower belly pulls tighter.
“Oh, fuuuckk. Kai,” I moan, my fingers digging into his back as I try to get closer.
