“I’m going toreallymove now,” I warned him, not wanting to startle him. He only nodded and bit his lower lip, throwing his head back and showing off his neck as I pushed farther into him. I took his groans of pleasure as permission to truly move, and I did. Thrusting in and out, each push more forceful than the one before. I let my eyes wander to every exposed part of his body as I made love to him. How anyone could be so perfect, sorightfor me… it would likely always be a mystery.
Tears were falling down my cheeks as I felt my soul mend itself together, like tiny little orbs of light, I imagined them knitting me up with Nolen’s love, somehow putting me back to how I should’ve been, even if I would never be what I once was. I could heal, but the stitches would forever remain.
The leaves on the tree above us shifted, and with it, the sunlight came through, letting small gaps of light hit Nolen perfectly. I smiled as I watched the light dance on his skin, then caught his eyes which were a bright green shade, almost as if they were glowing. Before I could tell himabout it, a burst of light came flooding out of us both, making it impossible to see anything else than just light.
We gasped and the light seemed to break apart. Like fireworks, it erupted into millions of colors and I shouted his name before coming inside of him; claiming him as mine forever. I heard him say my name, too, but I was too lost in the sensations to pay much attention to anything else. The colors started to fade around us and we were left staring at each other, panting for breath as we heard the birds chirp in the distance, not aware of what Nolen and I had just shared.
Chapter Fourteen
Nolen
Derek was everywhere. I could feel him in every part of my being, like he’d burrowed himself into my veins somehow. I loved it. But with it came a knowledge I was afraid of, because right where I felt Derek, something was missing.
His smile faltered. “Did I do it wrong?”
I shook my head, still reeling from how amazing it had been. “No, darling. It was perfect.”
“Then why are you sad?”
Sighing, I figured I needed to be honest with him, he deserved nothing less. “Because I feel like something is missing, and it scares me what that means.”
“I feel it too. I’ve always felt it,” he admitted, looking away as his softening dick eased out of me. I winced, not quite ready for the loss.
“Maybe the rulers can help us,” I replied hopefully. “And if they can’t, I’ll still be happy.”
“Me too.” He smiled, even if it seemed a bit forced. Maybe I should’ve waited until tonight to tell him. I didn’t want our mating to end badly, but I also promised myself I would be the best mate for Derek so he deserved the truth.
“Do you want to shower with me?” I asked, hoping we could kiss under the water and comfort one another as we got used to being connected.
“I would love that.”
I grinned, then leaned up to kiss his lips before we both got on our feet. I had no idea if my magic held up as we mated or if the neighbors had heard everything, and to be honest, I really couldn’t care less.
I took the dirty towel in one hand and started gathering Derek’s clothes. He seemed uncomfortable being naked outside, so I threw him my hoodie. I quickly wiped off my cum from my stomach with the towel, not really bothering much with it, and then we walked back inside together.
There was a hamper in the bedroom, so I dumped everything in it and helped Derek out of my hoodie so it could be washed too.
“It feels so unreal,” he whispered as we closed the bathroom door behind us.
“What does?” I asked, stepping inside the shower to turn it on, before stepping out of it to let the water heat up.
“Sensing you,” he shrugged. “I like it, but it’s clearly something I need to get used to.”
“I feel calmer knowing how you feel,” I admitted. “Before I had to guess most of the time, unless it was strong emotions. I like that I justknownow.”
“I guess that is handy. Let’s just hope my nightmares won’t affect you. That would crush me.”
I took his chin in hand and tilted his head up. Then, when his eyes met mine, I said, “I want to be able to chase away the nightmares, so please let me. You don’t have to deal with them alone anymore. You have me now, and forever. Remember that.”
I stepped back before he could answer and gestured for him to enter the shower first. He just blinked and walked in, seeking the warm water.
Taking the soap I preferred, I started lathering it between my palms, then I gently placed my hands on his naked back and began washing him. Just like I’d always dreamed of doing with my future mate.
“Ohhhh,” he sighed happily. “That feels amazing.”
I smiled and kissed his hair, not caring that it was wet. I let my hands wash his chest next, pulling him closer so we stood back to chest as I moved my hands down his body. I would never tire of feeling his skin under my touch. He was so soft.
“I want to wash you, too,” he groaned as I paid extra attention to his nipples.
