“Wow, this feels amazing,” he mutters, and I nod. “You get to come here every day?”
“Yeah, and if you’re lucky, I may let you join me.” I wink, then duck underneath the water, smirking.
Swimming away from him, I head to my favorite cave. There is a blanket waiting on the dry edge, with some of my favorite snacks. I can manifest anything, but I still lean toward mead, lingonberries, and curds of dairy.
Evander follows me. I choose to stay in the water and grab a handful of the fruit and cheese.
Evander looks all around and I can see him starting to relax. He grabs one of the berries and sniffs it. “I could manifest something else if you’d like?” I offer and he shakes his head.
“This is fine,” he grunts then grins. He looks happy here with me and that makes me smile.
Sera perks up and preens again, getting excited. She wants to shift and run through the trees with him, but not right now. Maybe after we swim.
Leaning closer to me he brushes the messy red hair from my face and places it over my shoulder, causing shivers to run down my spine. I love it though. I have never felt a connection to someone else like this.
He’s the only one here to make me lower my guard. Moving closer to him, he runs his finger over thescar on my cheek and I shiver. I want him… now. I lean in, but he shifts back. His eyes are filled with lust, but still he fights it.
Maybe I need to be more human and get to know him? Evander hasn’t been here as long as I have. His wolf tendencies don’t control him yet. Sighing, I grab another grape.
“So tell me more about before,” I begin. I want to know everything about his time and where he came from.
“Boring,”Sera whines and I try to focus on Evander and what he’s saying.
“He’s not like us, Serafine. Fenrir and him are still bonding.”
“Not much to tell. I had a normal childhood, and joined the military when I was eighteen. It didn’t take me long to climb the ranks.”
I wait for him to say more, but he shoves some curds in his mouth.
“What about friends? Maybe anunnasta?Girlfriend?” Fuck, I hope he’s not still pining over someone. Sera whimpers as we wait for him to respond. I am a badass shieldmaiden. I am not some love sick pup, but damn he makes me feel all sorts of ways.
“Never had time for relationships,” he grunts. “When I wasn’t deployed to another country, I would just stay home with my dog. She’s the only woman in my life, not counting my mom.”
He gets quiet and frowns. “I hope she’s doing okay. I left her with my mom before I shipped out. What about you?”
I swim around him and grab my ale, taking a swig.
“I’m afraid my life wasn’t as thrilling. I lived in a small village. We hunted during the days and partied at night. My family had a farm where I would help out sometimes, but Ididn’t want to live that life. I wanted adventure, that’s why I became askjaldmær,a warrior.”
Sighing, I reach for the mead again and take a large gulp, not caring as it drips along my chin, down over my naked breasts, and into the water.
Evander’s eyes watch the liquid and I grin as he leans forward and traces it with his tongue, groaning. My nipples pebble and I moan as he nips one before pulling away.
“Don’t stop,” I sigh, moving closer to him, he smirks as I lick my lips. I want him to take me, but he seems hesitant. I know a lot of shit is going on outside of my room, but right now it’s just us in paradise.
When he doesn’t say anything, or move to continue, I grumble under my breath, and pull back. I finish my drink, then manifest it away when empty. He closes his eyes and takes a breath. “Listen, Frida… I…”
Raising my hand, I press my finger against his lips, shutting him up. His eyes open and he smirks, then nips my fingertip, growling.
Fenrir is shining through his eyes and Sera is becoming restless. She wants to play with him and I can’t fault her. I wish I could take a bite out of him too. Reaching out, he pulls me against his naked chest and when I gasp, he presses his lips against mine, finally giving in to our insane tension.
A whimper escapes my lips when he tangles his tongue with mine and I can’t help it. He’s hard everywhere and I’m slick. I want him. I need him. My body craves him. I’m desperate and not afraid to show him.
“We shouldn’t do this,” he groans, backing away as I sink into the water again panting.
“Why?” I huff, trying to catch my breath. My whole body is buzzing. I need more.
“He’s taunting us, Frida. He wants a chase, so let’s give him one.”Sera is stirring, becoming impatient, and I don’t think I’ll be able to contain her for much longer.
