He shakes his head with a smile. “No, not every time. Just when we’ve been apart for too long, or our bodies are craving more from each other.”
I shake my head and laugh, putting my hands over my face.
“What?”
I don’t know how to explain it. “I can’t believe I just did that.”
“Why?”
“I’m not usually the kind of woman to jump the bones of a man I barely know. I mean, I’ve slept with men I didn’t know very well, but I felt in control. This felt… completely out of control.”
“That’s because we imprinted on each other.”
I drop my hands and look at him. “You can’t possibly be okay with all of this?”
His gaze slides down. He strokes my throat, then my breasts, then comes to rest his hand above my pussy. “Actually, is it strange that I think I could go again? And again? Fuck, Harper, I’ve never wanted anyone this badly in my entire life.”
Swallowing hard, I glance away. “I’m pretty sure I just complicated things for when we arrive back.”
“Why?”
“The princes are not going to like that we slept together.”
“I don’t care. I’m your husband.” Then he adjusts. “Now, come here. You didn’t sleep last night and you had a hard workout this morning. I think a nap will do you good.”
He places me so his cock is pressing against my pussy once more. But this time, even though the feeling is hot, the desire to sleep is more important. He wraps himself around me, and I sigh, feeling myself drifting off to sleep, still sticky with his cum, and surrounded by his body.
Which I really should feel bad about, especially when it comes to the princes. But you know what? I don’t.
4
Sevrin
I hold Harper tighter,breathing in her flowery scent as the wind rushes around me. It’s hard to decide what’s more incredible: being with this woman, or being on the back of a dragon. I’ve spent my entire life dreaming of riding a dragon, of knowing what it’s like to be truly close to one of the beasts, and now that dream has come true. But I’ve also dreamed of finding my mate. Of imprinting on a woman. And now I’ve done that too. Somehow, in my mind, both things are equally as incredible… until, of course, I look at Harper, and then one stands high above the other.
When I squeeze her tighter, she smiles back at me, and my heart skips a beat. My chest swells with pride, and I’m overwhelmed by the knowledge that this incredible woman is actually mine. She’s clever, beautiful, kind, and drawn to dragons the way I am. What better fit could I find?
I’m supposed to be focusing on meeting with the Dravari, making certain that the deal they’re offering me is fair, and that I’m not stepping into some kind of trap. I need to ensure that I’mnot making a poor decision that will hurt my people even more. I’ve got my face paint back on, my weapons sharpened and ready, but my mind clings to Harper, and the way she responded to me this morning. To the way she said my name.
To the way she touched me back.
The moment I imprinted on her I’d felt happy, but that happiness had fled, knowing that she was one of my enemies. Knowing that I could never have her. And then when she offered herself as a peace bride, I couldn’t believe my luck, but I also worried. What if she didn’t want to be with one of my kind? What if she could never return my feelings?
Last night proved I had nothing to worry about.
A smile twists my lips.Nothing at all.Women may be good at faking it, but no one could ever fake it that well. She enjoyed what I was doing to her. She enjoyedme.
Just the thought has me hardening painfully. She shifts in front of me, as if aware of my growing interest, and I pull her back harder against my erection, grinding into her. Her breath starts coming in and out faster and faster, and she looks back at me with wide eyes.
“I want you again.”
Her cheeks turn scarlet in an endearing way. How does this warrior, who faced the Hollowborn alone, blush at just the implication of what I want to do to her again?
“We have to get back to the king.”
“We can make a stop.”
“I’m sure Ebron would rather not just stop so we can have a quick fuck in the woods.”
