Page 92 of Queen of Serpents and Shadows

If I didn’t use it now, there might not be another time. How would I know when it was the right time?

Her voice seemed to float up from my memories in that confident tone of hers,You just will.

My heart pounded and I dropped my hand as the idea took root. It was insane. Reckless. Likely, it was suicide. But it was possible I might be able to save everyone I loved. Iwas certain this was why she’d given me the gift. I had no clue what it was or how I was supposed to use it, but I knew I had to use it tonight. If this gift was as powerful as I thought it was, I could kill the king.

Ryvin would never agree. I’d have to sneak out once he was asleep and hope he’d understand when he found out.

“You alright?” Ryvin asked as we stopped at my room.

I opened the door and leaned against it, waiting for him to enter. “I’ve got a lot on my mind.”

“It’ll be better after we get through tomorrow,” he said.

“I don’t want to think about tomorrow. I only want to think about right now.” I closed the door, then pulled off my tunic. If this was my last night with him, I was going to make it count.

Ryvin smirked as he began to remove his clothes. “I like the way you think.”

As soon as his trousers hit the ground, I dropped to my knees in front of him, giving him a seductive grin before I swiped my tongue from the base of his cock to the tip.

He sucked in a shuddering breath, then let it out in a low moan. I grabbed his hips, then repeated the action, working my tongue up and down his shaft until it stood at attention.

I lowered my mouth, closing my lips around him, then began to move up and down. My tongue flicked and swirled as I moved and Ryvin’s breathing changed, little gasps escaping his lips. His fingers wove into my hair and when I looked up at him, his eyes were closed, his lipsparted. He was completely lost in the sensations I was creating.

I continued, working up and down, changing pace and motions with my tongue, sometimes grazing my teeth along the sensitive skin. Suddenly, Ryvin reached for me, setting his fingers under my chin so he could tilt my head. I looked up at him, his cock still in my mouth.

He shook his head, but had a delicious smile on his lips. “You’re going to make me finish too soon, Asteri.”

I swirled my tongue in response.

He groaned, his eyelids flickering for a moment before he came back to his senses. “My turn.” He gently pushed my chin down, then he stepped away before offering his hand.

I took it and he helped me to my feet. As soon as I was standing, he scooped me up and tossed me onto the bed. I squealed as I sunk into the softness of the mattress.

He didn’t waste any time before removing my clothes and settling between my thighs. His tongue swiped over my clit and he teased me with quick flicks before one of his fingers entered me.

I moaned, my hips rising. He added another finger, turning them in a way that allowed him to reach that perfect spot inside. That spot that made me grip the sheets and buck my hips uncontrollably. His tongue added to the intensity, making me come apart at the seams. I was crying out, over and over, my breath stolen by the gasps. Eyes closed, I existed only in the moment. There was nothing other than pleasure coursing through me. Anything couldbe happening around me and I wouldn’t care as long as he kept going.

His fingers pumped in and out, his tongue swirled, and I failed to catch a single breath as I gasped and moaned and screamed. Tension built, tighter and tighter until I was wound like a spring ready to explode. Teeth grazed my clit, and I lost all control, the climax roaring through me like waves crashing against the shore, followed by smaller waves, rolling in again and again.

I was shaking when he stopped. My forehead damp with sweat, my whole body tingling. I finally opened my eyes and looked up to find Ryvin’s face above mine. He looked incredibly smug, but he earned that look.

I reached for his face and set my palm against his cheek, then caressed him with my thumb. I was still too breathless for words. He grabbed hold of my hand, then pressed a tender kiss to my palm. Then he lowered his face until his lips found mine. He kissed me softly at first, the intensity escalating as I kissed him back with more passion.

Breaking the kiss, I gave him a playful smile before I wrapped my arms and legs around him, then rolled. He helped, but I managed to get him on his back. Straddling him with my hands on his chest, I leaned closer to him. “My turn again.”

He lifted a brow and moved his hands to my hips, caressing my ass and lower back. “I can’t wait.”

I rose, then lowered my hips onto him, not taking my eyes from his face as he groaned, his eyes closing when Islammed completely down. His hands began to guide me, working with me as I lifted and lowered. His hips rolled and rose. I leaned forward, claiming his mouth with mine. Then I straightened, focusing on making him lose control the way he’d done for me.

I guided one of his hands to my breast and as soon as he cupped it, he groaned again. I rocked and undulated, watching him as I tested out new movements of my hips. His breath caught and I smiled, knowing I’d found the right motion. I continued, repeating the movement as I watched his eyes roll into the back of his head.

He dropped his hands to my hips, holding me as his breathing grew more rapid. I continued on, my own breaths growing quicker as the position sent little shockwaves of pleasure through me. I started to moan, closing my own eyes as the sensations became more consuming. The thrill of pleasure escalated, and I let out little gasps to keep myself from losing control.

Ryvin’s fingers dug into my skin and I could feel him tensing under me. He was so close. I leaned down and ran my fingers along his chest, then up his neck and into his hair, before stealing a kiss.

His hands moved to my back, pulling me in tight. It was enough to push me over the edge. The sensations peaked, sending a shock through my body that had me crying out into his mouth. Ryvin groaned, his body shaking under me. He deepened our kiss as we both breathed through our fading climaxes.

When I climbed off of him, he quickly pulled me intohis arms and I rested my head on his chest. I listened to his heart beating fast and strong. He casually played with my hair, running his fingers through it over and over in a soothing way.

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