Page 41 of These Wicked Desires

"That's right, little bird. Only I can make you come that hard."

It's on the tip of my tongue to tell him that's not entirely true, but before I can even think about saying it, he lifts himself over me. Surrounded by Kai, a sense of safety settles within me. He could do anything he wanted to me, and I'd let him. I know he'd never hurt me.

I slide my fingers into his dark hair and tug him down until our lips meet. I can taste myself on his tongue. "Own me, Kai," I say against his mouth. "Make me yours again."

"With pleasure, little bird."

Kai slams home in one thrust. My body accepts him like I was made for him. He sets a punishing rhythm, and I find myself lifting my hips to meet his. If he owns me, I also own him. I may not be able to bite him to mark him, but I have nails, and they work just as well. I claw down his back, loving the way he jerks and moans when I do it.

"Fuck, little bird. You drive me wild."

As much as I love when the monster comes out to play, I want Kai back. So I tip my head to the side, exposing my mark and giving him the nudge he needs.

Kai's fangs lengthen and he sinks them into my skin. The bite of pain quickly disappears, replaced by euphoric pleasure. Every nerve ending lights up. Each place our bodies touch becomes hypersensitive. One brush of his cock on that secret spot inside me is all it takes.

My orgasm overcomes me. I cry out and dig my nails into his back again as my body shakes and comes undone. Kai pulls away from my neck, licking the excess blood away and then kisses me. Copper blooms in my mouth as I taste my blood on his tongue, and I moan.

Kai thrusts one more time and his body shudders over mine, a soft groan climbing up his throat as he orgasms.

I could curl up and close my eyes, my body is worn out and used up. But Kai pulls away, gray eyes meeting mine.

"I'm sorry, baby girl," he whispers, rubbing his thumb along my lower lip.

I give him a sleepy smile and tug him down on top of me. "Don't apologize for great sex."

He chuckles, but rolls over so he can look at me. "I got worked up about the video thing. I couldn't help myself from trying to show you that I own you. And I don't think that I own you."

"It's okay, Kai." I kiss him gently and lay my head on his shoulder. "I think you kind of do own me. And I own you in return."

"Yeah?"

I can hear the hesitation and concern in his voice, and it breaks my heart. I never want him to think he's hurting me in any way. "Yeah," I say. "You're my Shield. I'm your beloved. It's not so much ownership as in owning an object. You're not an object to me. It's more like, I own a piece of you and you own a piece of me. A piece I have willingly given you."

He hums, the sound vibrating his chest under my ear. "I like that."

"I like you," I say with a smile.

He chuckles. "I like you more."

A groan from the doorway draws our attention. "Sorry to interrupt gag me hour," Sterling drawls. "But Allie and Connor are downstairs."

Cade

I climb into the back seat of the Hummer, deciding to let Kai drive his car for once. Really, I’m too nervous to drive. My focus is turned inward, on what I’m about to do with Ellis and thoughts of my family.

How are they? Are they healthy? How will this affect them mentally? What if we can't even rescue them?

All those questions, and then some, cloud my mind and take the forefront of my attention. I'll probably crash the Hummer if I drive. Through the open door, I watch Sterling approach Ellis.

“Are you sure you’re okay with me not going?” He asks, cupping her cheek. “I’ll risk it. For you, I’d risk anything.”

“I’ll be fine. I promise. Go help your mom. Allie texted me and told me her and Connor are there already. She has everything she'll need, medicine wise. And Connor is laying down some wards. He figured both you and Cade would appreciate the extra protection for your families.”

Sterling hesitates a second, but Ellis stands on her tiptoes and kisses him. Without giving him a chance to say anything else, she climbs into the backseat with me, scooting over until she can clasp my hand tightly in hers. It's not a lot, but to me, it's everything. Just knowing she's here, willing to sacrifice so much for me and my family, it makes me all warm and wiggly feeling inside.

Kai climbs into the driver's seat and glares in the rearview mirror. “I feel like a fucking chauffeur with you both back there.”

We drive through the city and I notice Ellis staring in wonder. It's been awhile since we've been here. She's been cooped up on that mountain for a long time. When this is all over, we'll have to plan a date night downtown.

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