I glide through the water with ease. My arms and legs pump as Sunshell Palace comes into view. I’m more eager than ever to see Astryd. Hopefully, thiswyldrootwill help soothe her stomach. I say a silent prayer as I burst through the water bubble and splash onto the tile floor of the entryway.
Grabbing a towel, I sponge the water from my body as I make my way towards our bedroom. I left her sleeping this morning, and that’s where she’s remained. The babe has stolen most of her energy. Quietly, I open the doors to our room. My blood heats at the sight of her on the bed.
Golden lashes lay atop her rosy cheeks. Her supple body is visible beneath her thin white nightgown. The silk hugs her curves, highlighting her growing stomach. I quietly set the satchel on the bed before leaning down to press a kiss to her smooth brow.
Sleepy blue eyes blink up at me. Her lips pull into a smile. A soft finger runs along the water still drying on my shoulder.
“Where have you been?” she asks, voice thick with sleep.
“Out. Getting this.”
Reaching into the bag, I take out one of the jars ofwyldroot. Her eyes go wide as she sits up in bed. Taking the jar, she examines it before catching my eyes again. Love swims in her crystal eyes.
“You are the perfect mate.”
I chuckle as I reach for her glass of water. Twisting off the lid, I use a small knife to slice through the root's center. I scrape as much of the inner sticky membrane into her water as I can. Mixing it around, the clear water quickly turns deep navy.
Astryd takes the glass, grimacing at the taste of thewyldroot. She drinks down the liquid in one go. I set her discarded cup to the side as she breathes deeply, a casual hand falling on her stomach.
“How do you feel?”
I hold my breath as she tilts her head to the side.
“Better,” she says finally. I sag with relief. “I woke up nauseous, but the effect of thewyldrootis nearly instant.”
“Are you hungry?”
She shakes her head. A yawn sneaks up on her.
“This baby is stealing all my energy. I feel like I’ve been sleeping the days away.”
I tuck a piece of golden hair behind her ear. My love for her surges. To know that I have provided for her inflames my male pride.
“Rest,” I command. “I’ll lie beside you.”
Fire burns in her gaze. A small smile curves her lips. Heat flares inside of me. I can see the wicked thoughts unraveling through her head. Astryd’s nipples pebble along the front of her nightgown.
“I’d love for you to join me in bed,” she whispers. “But not to sleep.”
I groan as her hands fall to the thin straps of her nightgown. With two quick tugs, the material falls from her chest and collects at her waist. Her large breasts rise and fall with her rapid breathing. Color erupts on her golden flesh.
“Are you certain?”
Even as I ask the question, I’m already rising from the bed. My cock is hard as steel. Shucking my pants off is no easy task around my straining length. Astryd’s eyes turn glassy, licking her lips at the sight of my cock.
She nods, her thighs rubbing together beneath sheets. Coming down on top of her, I brace the majority of my weight on my elbows. She moans as my mouth finds hers. Our kiss is claiming. It starts slow but quickly turns frantic as if centuries have kept us apart rather than a handful of hours. Her blunt nails score down my back, making me nip at her lip.
The pregnancy has made her desire for me even more rampant. A feat that, along with her increased beauty, I didn’t think possible. Yet, I am continuously awoken in the night by her gorgeous body atop mine. She works me in her sleep, rubbing her wet pussy against my cock until we both come fully awake.That’s when she begs me with a pout to roll her over and fuck her thoroughly.
I’m all too happy to oblige her pleasure whenever it surfaces. She has given herself to me, and I will see to each and every one of her needs without question. I’ve never given her a moment to waver in her choice to be with me. We have each other forever.
Her mewls against me tell me she’s already close. Astryd’s thighs snag around my hips, dragging her cunt along my cock. I reach between us to slap it down on her clit. She moans, throwing her head back in bliss. I take her open mouth as an invitation to spear my tongue into.
As much as I’d love nothing more than to sink into her heat and feel her come around my cock, I wish to take my time with her. Thoughts of the past urge me to slow this moment down and enjoy my mate’s wanton nature.
My fingers sink into her nightgown as we kiss. With a tug, I rip it the rest of the way off her body. She moans into my mouth, shivering against me. Kissing down her jaw, I tear her nightgown into strips. She is unaware of my goal as she turns her neck for me to suck at her throat.
With her waist in my palms, I gently push her up the bed. Her back is cushioned against the pillows as I return to her lips.
