“Kole, Kole, Kole,” I chanted.
“Yes. You only say my name from now on.” He thrust into me again and again, and I couldn’t hold it back. Couldn’t stop the waves from building and colliding. Couldn’t stop the absolute scream of pleasure that crashed through me when my entire body convulsed in an explosive orgasm.
I screamed in pleasure as my climax burst inside me from out of nowhere. Waves of pleasure pounded through me, lifting me to the stars and burning me through the galaxy.
Kole roared and came just as fast, joining me in bliss.
Our climaxes became one. Magic spiraled out of me, spearing straight toward Kole, and his magic did the same to me until our powers collided. Glowing strands of our magic burned around us, tangling and heating as the golden threads of our mate bond forged.
His magic coated my insides as mine did to him until shattering power crashed all around us and melded our souls.
A mark burned just above my dead heart as magic flared on his wrist. Tiny stars tattooed themselves into our skin, silvery bits of magic that symbolized our completed mate bond.
Kole growled in pleasure as he emptied himself inside me, and my dead heart expanded as my mind connected with his.
Everything in me wrapped around Kole until my sensations became nothing else but the male claiming his right to my soul.
Mine.
My mate.
Forever.
Absolute satisfaction from him barreled toward me, and tears moistened my eyes when I realized it was the first hint of his emotions. Emotions that I would feel forever until the end of time.
From now on, I would be able to feel him inside me, would be able to detect where he was in the realm, and his scent would have collided with mine, letting all other fae, vampires, or supernatural creatures know that we were mated, and it would be the same for him.
Kole’s eyes burned. Wildness grew around him, and finally, our lovemaking slowed.
Panting heavily, he cupped my cheek, his face filled with wonder. “You’re mine, Princess.” He kissed me softly, tenderly, and everything inside me squeezed. “Forever.”
“And you’re mine, my beautiful warrior. Forever.”
He pulled me into his arms, and I couldn’t help but laugh with glee. Because Kole loved me. He would love me always, and he accepted me for exactly who I was, even if I was a vampire, and he would forever remain fae.
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
Our new connection hummed. Golden, tingly strands of our forged bond danced around inside me, linking our souls.
Our bond felt warm. Alive. And so very real.
Amazement filled me that Kole and I were fully mated. A bond born of the gods sealed us. Something that even here, in an entirely different universe, had been able to form.
“That was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had,” Kole said quietly and kissed my neck.
My toes curled, and even though my vampire nature was still a part of me, at that moment I felt fae. I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him soundly. “It was. It was pure magic.”
He rumbled in pleasure. “If only we could stay longer.”
“I know.” I lifted my shoulders. “But we should head back.”
I sat up regretfully from where we lay on the bed. The fire continued to crackle behind us, and even though I was inherently a cooler temperature, Kole’s heated body warmed me to a blissful state. I ran a hand along his chest. “But I’m glad we did this here. I’m glad you were fully present with me when we created our bond, and I haven’t had to erase any of your memories. But it amazes me that a bond formed of our universe could be created here, but I guess that just goes to show thateven the cosmos won’t stop what we are to each other. But are you still happy about being with me? Even though I’m now a vampire and different from when we first met?”
He pulled me to him and kissed me soundly on the mouth. “Fae or vampire, you’re it for me, Princess. I love you either way, and there’s no turning back now. I won’t give you up, and I won’t share you.”
I knew he was referring to my parents, to their command that I would have to someday marry someonesuitable, but I was a vampire now tasked with controlling the realm at the whim of my uncle, so marriage in the far future was the least of my concerns.
Still . . .
