“Okay.”
“Any questions?”
She thought for a moment.“No, not right now.I’m sure there will be some in the days to come.”
He halted and she looked up at him.The planes of his face were cast in shadow, but she didn’t need to see to know how handsome he was.He said nothing more, only wrapped his arms around her and lifted her to kiss her senseless.
Their lips met, the kiss deepening to touch her soul.He slid his hands down to cup her butt, then lifted her up.Muscles bulged as he held her and she wrapped her legs around his waist as he carried her back to the chateau and up the stairs to their bedroom, not even winded with his vampiric strength.He didn’t stop until they were at the bed where he slowly placed her on her feet.
Without saying a word, he slowly undressed her, kissing her neck, then her shoulders as first the dress pooled around her feet, then her bra joined it.He sank to his knees and helped her out of her panties, running his hands up her calves, to the apex of her thighs.Her breath hitched as his thumbs teased her slick center, pressing against the button of nerves that made her even more aroused.He lifted one leg to place over his shoulder before holding onto her hips as he buried his face in her pussy.Pleasure wiped everything from her mind.She couldn’t think, only feel how his tongue laved her clit, sucking the sensitive nub between his lips.Stars exploded behind her eyes as her climax struck, and her body undulated against his caresses.
He rose and tumbled her onto the mattress before undressing himself.The low light illuminating the room revealed every muscle, every masculine sinew.Then he came down on top of her, kissing her mouth, across her cheek and down her neck.Over her pounding pulse.She waited for him to bite, but he refrained.His fingertips traveled upward from her waist to her breast, rolling her nipple between his finger and thumb.
Gareth rose above her and their eyes met.Desire sharp as he slid his fingers through her slit, into her core, testing how wet she was.Already sensitive from her earlier climax, she was surprised when her orgasm quickly rose.Before she was swept away, he took hold of his cock and pushed into her body.She shifted her legs, lifting them to wrap around his waist.
He twined their fingers together and pushed his hips upward just as she ground down.The friction against her clit spun her into the stratosphere, blowing her mind until all that mattered in the world was where they were joined together.Her body was on fire, everything was electric.Just as she splintered apart, he sank his fangs into her neck and began to drink deeply.The euphoria consumed her, and she cried out with pleasure.He pounded into her harder.Deeper.His cock thickened and his incisors retracted from her neck as his own climax hit, groaning as he spilled into her body.
Chapter Twelve
For the rest of theweek, while Gareth went to work, Adalyn trained with Marm Scarlet.The older woman taught her how to walk, how to talk.All the ins and outs she would need at court.Which fork to use.Dancing.Bowing.How to address people.There were more rules than she thought possible, and had no clue how she was going to remember everything.When their time came at an end, Marm Scarlet took both of her hands and studied her.
“You are a natural,” the older woman told her.“I’ve taught many young women how to be a thrall, but I’ve never seen anyone comprehend and execute proper etiquette as fast as you.You will do wonderfully at court.”
The praise was unexpected, and it made Adalyn happy that her teacher was proud of her.
“Thank you,” Adalyn said softly.“I never would’ve been able to do it if hadn’t been for you.You are truly a miracle worker.”
For the first time since she’d met Marm Scarlet, a small smile graced the teacher’s face.
“Remember, the vampire court is a beautiful place, but not necessarily the other thralls you will meet.Not everyone is content with the choices they made.”
Adalyn frowned.“You mean, some women don’t want to be with the vampire they chose?”
“Thralls aren’t defined by gender,” Marm Scarlet said.“And some, who crave the lifestyle, will latch on to any vampire for wealth.”
“You make it sound predatory.”
