"We should never shower alone again," she breathed against his neck.
"Never," he growled, capturing her mouth.
When they finally emerged, he wrapped her in a towel but couldn't stop touching her, his lips finding her neck, her shoulders, her wrists—as if afraid she might still disappear.
He dressed reluctantly and went to make coffee, leaving her trembling slightly, her skin still humming from his touch.
She examined her reflection in the mirror.“Wow, I look fantastic,” Ancelin told her reflection.“I guess this mating thing is really something special.I can see a difference in how I look.”Ancelin smiled brightly at herself, quickly finished her primping, and raced downstairs to find her lover.The aroma of a fresh pot of coffee filled the room.
"Ancelin, come join me," he called from the living room."I'm trying to reach my mother on the Satview.She's been asking about you."
Ancelin settled beside him on the sofa, her thigh brushing against his.Krevan frowned at the blank screen."Looks like we missed her.She mentioned heading out to meet my father, or perhaps she's visiting one of my sisters."His arm slid around her shoulders, drawing her against the warmth of his body.His lips brushed her ear as he whispered, "I can think of better ways to spend our morning."Before she could respond, his mouth captured hers in a hungry kiss that left her breathless.Ancelin melted against him, her fingers threading through his hair as she returned his passion with her own.
When he undid his trousers, Ancelin's breath caught in her throat.Their eyes locked as she reached for him, her fingers trembling with anticipation.Krevan's voice dropped to a ragged whisper against her ear: "Take your pants off.I need you."They moved together in perfect synchronicity, clothing falling away as their bodies sought each other.When they finally joined, Ancelin gasped his name.The sofa creaked beneath them as they moved as one, their bodies having found an ancient rhythm.When his fangs extended, she didn't pull away but drew closer, running her tongue along their sharp edges—an intimacy that made her heart race.His mouth found her breast, and she arched into him, fingers tangled in his hair, guiding him.Lost in the sensation of their bodies merging, the sudden sweet pain of his fangs piercing her skin made her cry out—not in fear but in surrender, her body shuddering with pleasure as she pulled him even closer.
"Krevan," Ancelin gasped, her initial protest melting into surrender."Oh..."Her hips rocked against him, wordlessly begging for more."What are you doing—" The question died as his tongue traced her nipple and the tiny marks he'd left.Her head fell back, consciousness narrowing to a pinpoint of sensation.
He established a deliberate rhythm—advancing deep within her, then holding still, his silver eyes capturing hers in each suspended moment.She couldn't look away, couldn't think, could only receive what he gave.Her limbs grew heavy as pleasure coursed through her like warm honey.
When he called her name, his release flooding her, she answered with his name like an echo.His teeth found her shoulder, and still he moved.She remained perfectly still, not by choice but necessity—the ecstasy had paralyzed her, leaving her helplessly open to sensations beyond anything she'd known.A veil seemed to fall across her vision as her body seized with pleasure.Through the haze, she heard his triumphant cry, felt his powerful frame trembling against hers.
They remained tangled together, time stretching meaninglessly around them."What was that?"she finally whispered.
"Did you enjoy it?"he asked.
"Enjoy it?"Her voice quavered with disbelief."Could we possibly do this...every day?Multiple times?"Her eyes were wide, her expression almost reverent.His entire body shook with delighted laughter.
"Did I satisfy you?"Krevan's eyes danced with playful light.
"What you do to me..."Ancelin's voice trailed off."It's beyond words."
Krevan's lips curved into a broader smile."Your pleasure is mine."He gave her bottom a teasing squeeze.
Ancelin swatted at him."Behave yourself," she said, unable to hide her grin.
"Any plans for the day?"Krevan cradled her spent body against his.Ancelin's beautiful chocolate eyes gleamed with suggestion.
"More of this."
"Listen to you.See what I've done?Turned my innocence into a wanton."He brushed his lips against her temple, sweeping back a strand of her hair."We should rest a while.Too much more and you'll be floating—not to mention tender."
"Floating?"
"My venom.It's like a drug between us."Krevan winked as he eased himself from her body.
"Look what we've done."Ancelin's soft laugh bubbled up as she noticed the damp patch beneath them.Her limbs felt too heavy to move from the spot.
"I'll clean it up."Krevan pressed his lips against her heated cheek."You're exquisite, darling, and I can't get enough of you."Ancelin pushed herself upright and attempted to stand.Her legs wobbled beneath her.Krevan steadied her with a firm grip on her arm."Let me help you dress," he offered, eyeing her with concern.
"I've got it."She collapsed back onto the cushions."God, I feel strange."
"That's to be expected."Krevan tilted his head, studying her intently.
"Why?"A pleasant humming sensation spread through Ancelin's mind, like champagne bubbles in her bloodstream.
"Haven't you figured it out?"He flashed a mischievous smile."My venom is coursing through you now.I gave you an extra-large dose.It's harmless, I promise.The combination of that and your climax creates a rather...intoxicating effect.You'll regain your equilibrium in a couple hours, and then we can continue where we left off."He brushed his lips tenderly against her shoulder.
"Hours?"Ancelin's voice rose an octave.
