The thought stirs something in me, and without hesitation, I keep going.
I keep the pace steady and as patient as I can, feeling the way every subtle movement stirs more pleasure inside me, rushing through me with ease.
Using my hands on his chest as leverage, I move faster, drawing every shattered, desperate sound from his lips with ease.
As if to keep himself from taking control, Caleb’s hands roam my body, making more sparks scatter across my skin. He tries to keep his eyes open to watch me, even as they flutter, almost needing to close from the overwhelming sensations.
Having his undivided attention like this, and knowing I’m the one responsible for the way his hips subtly lift, seeking out more, makes me feel even more powerful than when I wielded magic earlier. Having him desperate for this is more liberating than I ever could’ve imagined.
Soon enough, our sounds both fill the room as it grows hotter and hotter, and our breath picks up to punctuate the space.
As I take what I need from Caleb, giving him the same in return, the bond feels more like it’s glowing inside me, and it doesn’t let me stop.
Even as Caleb’s grip on me tightens, lifting his legs enough to surround me completely and thrusting upward to meet my movements, I don’t slow.
I chase the euphoria just ahead, savoring every second.
We’re so close then, bodies pressed together and refusing to separate. The sensations pile higher and higher, making me lose my rhythm. But it doesn’t matter when Caleb takes over, arm wrapped around my back while his opposite hand weaves through my hair.
My moans rise in pitch as my body clenches, seeking relief. Seeking everything he gives me without hesitation. With my face against his neck, my breath hitches, and everything crashes down onto me at once.
I cry out, muffling the sound against his skin while I clench, then release. More heat fills my head, leaving me breathless and beyond satisfied as I melt into cloud nine.
Caleb’s final thrusts only prolong those incredible feelings until his hips stutter, and he groans into the crook of my neck in return.
He’s everywhere at once, drowning me in both his comforting presence and addictive scent that I’ll never get enough of. Then, he slows, relaxing his body as I slump against him.
The room is near silent, save our panted breaths now, but the bubble around us is so perfect that I don’t want to speak and ruin it.
But I know it could never be ruined. Not with him, certainly not anymore.
“I don’t know how I’m supposed to focus with you around ever again,” Caleb muses after a few moments, pressing a gentle kiss to my temple while his hands move along my skin. “Not when I love you so much.”
Those words make me hesitate, but only because they catch me by surprise.
I lift my head to meet his gaze, catching the subtle flush in his cheeks. My expression softens in subtle disbelief. “You love me?”
His lips pull at that, as if it should be completely obvious. But instead of teasing me further, he gently brushes my hair from my face. “I do. I love you more than you could ever know.”
Emotions burn behind my nose, eyes watering at the sincerity in his words. Before my throat can close up, I murmur, “I love you too.”
Looking beyond endeared by my reaction, Caleb pulls me closer, capturing my mouth with his.
It’s slow and tender, letting me feel every ounce of his feelings for me.
Then, he murmurs against my lips, “Always.”
And I know he means it.
Because I do too.
Chapter 30 - Caleb
The bonfire rises high, stretching towards the sky, breaking into twilight, and throwing shadows across the clearing. With the others around, it’s almost like the space has its own heartbeat, pulsing from camaraderie and connection.
There’s nothing formal about tonight, and that’s exactly how I want it to be. It’s a celebration, one that was thrown together for us. In our name, and for the pack’s success in driving the Wraith Peak pack out.
Even if the future of our island is still uncertain, the danger is behind us for now, and that alone is worth celebrating.
