Page 4 of Hers to Rule

She knew without doubt that if she used the word, he would let the matter drop with no judgment. Instead, she shook her head because she couldn’t say anything. She was too nervous. And too turned on. It felt like a dozen pairs of eyes were boring into her from behind. Somewhere inside her, she could feel her magic rising in response.

The fear she’d expected when facing down the specter of the awakening ritual wasn’t here, in this space between them. She supposed that was because, this time, it was her choice. Something she walked into under her own power. She could stop him with a whispered word, and that made all the difference.

He started unbuttoning his shirt, giving her a few more seconds to consider and anticipate. The shirt slid from his shoulders, and then his wings, in a practiced and elegant movement that was like a full-body shrug. When he reached to toss his shirt aside, she knew her time was up. “Turn around. On your hands and knees.”

She closed her eyes, because he hadn’t said she couldn’t, and then did as he commanded, carefully turning around on the bed. After a long, tense moment, she felt him reach over her, and then a low whirring noise came from the windows. When she opened her eyes, the blinds were dropping into place, cutting off the view to the courtyard beyond. She looked back at him over her shoulder.

“I decided I didn’t want to share you.” He smiled wide, showing his fangs. “Not this first time.” He smoothed one hand over the curve of her ass with relish. “I hope that’s okay.”

Her magic swelled as her skin prickled under his palm. At the same time, her hips moved of their own accord, rocking into his touch. “Yeah, that’s okay.”

“Good.” He pushed her hip to one side, turning her so she was sitting on the bed in front of him. “I also want to see your face when you come undone under me.” He traced one claw delicately over her cheekbone.

Mari’s power bubbled to a simmer as a blush rose into her face. “I don’t know how much longer I can take your teasing.”

Cisco smiled, slow and hot. “You won’t have to wait much longer now.” He dropped his hand to her thigh and pulled open her gown, his fingers whispering over her bare skin and raising goosebumps in their wake.

“Cisco…” she said on a whisper.

His eyes drifted to her lips as hunger took over his expression. “I love it when you say my name like that.” His hand skated up her thigh. “Like you need more.”

“I do need more.” She rocked her hips to try to tempt him, but his hand remained frustratingly still. Her magic unfurled, reaching for him, willing him to touch her with more intent.

“Tell me what you need, Princess,” he rumbled seductively. His thumb eased down to rub over the damp lace fabric between her legs.

Mari arched her back, trying to increase the pressure of his featherlight touch. “I need you to fuck me, Cisco.” She gained more confidence from the lust rising in his all-black eyes when she voiced her desire. “I need to feel you inside me.” She put her hand over his and pressed it closer. “I’ve ached for it for so long.”

He used his thumb to pull her panties aside and parted her folds. Her power surged through her body, turning every nerve into a wildfire. Cisco groaned when her magic wrapped around him and then claimed her mouth with a hungry kiss. He thumbed her clit with a firm touch that coiled the tension low in her belly.

Cisco worked her clit slowly, building her arousal until she moaned against his lips. He nipped her lower lip as he pulled back from the kiss, his breathing ragged. “Undo my belt.”

She reached for him with shaking hands and did as he asked. He rewarded her by slipping his fingers inside her and then stroking hard with his thumb until she was panting for breath and rocking her hips in time with his movements.

“Keep going,” he urged as he set up a steady rhythm that threatened to drive her to distraction.

She unzipped his fly slowly, letting her fingers enjoy the feeling of his erection through the fabric of his jeans for as long as possible. When she finally managed to free him, his cock sprang up, hardening as she handled him. He was immense, far and away bigger than anyone she’d been with in the few times she’d managed to sneak away with someone during one of her father’s interminable parties.

The instant she grabbed his cock, she felt in control again, like she’d been born for this. Her magic roared inside her, the heavy press of it making her skin tingle. Three raised ridges encircled the thick base, and when she ran her thumb over them, he rumbled with approval.

Though she could tell he wanted to urge her onward, he pulled back to watch her handle him. He knew exactly how inexperienced she was and the baggage she carried. He was letting her take the time she needed, and that made her feel cared for, even cherished.

She squeezed, enjoying the firm feel of him in her hand and the way her power purred inside her. “I’m okay.” She smiled when he met her eyes.

Cisco nodded hurriedly, and she felt a moment of regret when he withdrew his fingers. “I need to see you.” He tore her gown open and pushed it from her shoulders with little fanfare.

Mari lifted her hips to assist him when he reached to remove her panties. She thought she might feel bashful when she was bare before him, but the desire in his gaze as he took in her nude body only made her feel bolder. Leaning back a bit, she parted her thighs and was rewarded with a deep groan of appreciation as he watched her.

He stepped into the space between her knees, and she welcomed him by wrapping her hand around his cock. His hissed intake of breath was everything she needed to hear. She pulled him closer and worked the head of his cock over her clit a few times, relishing the way his hips twitched as she bit her lip at the glorious sensation.

Her teasing didn’t last long, because she needed so much more. She moved toward him until the first few inches of his length slid into her. Her thighs shook as she engulfed him, desperate to feel more of him but not wanting to rush. Chuckling, he ran his hands over her hips and around to her ass, scooting her forward a bit more and further onto his cock.

She shivered. The combination of the feeling of him inside her and his hands ravaging her ass was delicious. She rocked her hips, moaning as she worked herself back and forth along the first few inches of him to give her body time to adjust. She felt the magic building deep in her belly, spreading slowly through every part of her. It was the first time she’d felt her power completely unfettered, allowed to grow and consume her arousal as it swelled. She knew he could feel it, too, all around him.

He leaned down to kiss her, his mouth hard and demanding. At the same time, he pulled her hips forward so that she took him all the way to the hilt. She moaned into his mouth as the thicker ridges passed into her. The sharp prick of his teeth very nearly broke the skin of her lips, but his control was tight as a vice.

Cisco pulled back from the kiss with a shuddering breath, his hands gripping her ass so she was flush against him. “Saints, you feel so good.”

Mari rocked her hips. The sensation was delicious, and she wanted to make it last, but she wasn’t sure how much more she could handle. His fingers dug in, and she shuddered at the possessiveness in his grip as it amplified the growing pleasure until she wasn’t sure she could stand the tension of it all a moment longer.

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