Page 78 of These Wicked Desires

One dark brow shoots up and my dad gives me a bewildered look. “Why ever would you want to do that?”

“Because I’ve seen what my beloved has gone through. I’ve seen what my friends have gone through. All because of power hungry men that hold prominent places in society. It’s time for that to stop.”

My dad studies me for a moment before nodding once. “Very well. But I expect you to report here for work. I’ll have an office prepared for you.”

“Thank you,” I say, not quite feeling relief yet. It hasn’t settled in that this has been resolved. That Ellis is safe. My friends no longer have to live under my dad’s thumb.

I stand and give Ellis my hand, pulling her to her feet. Back in the hallway, Ellis snags the wolf from the potted plant and dusts it off, brushing the dirt from the bottom. She turns to me and smiles.

“Well, prince. What now?”

Something curls in my gut at her use of my title. My eyes flash ruby, and she gasps. “Oh, I can think of something,” I growl, throwing her over my shoulder and heading for the library.

I kick the door shut behind me, stopping long enough to turn the lock. It’s been so long since we’ve been here, I have no idea what Cade’s wards are doing, if they are even still working. Gently, I lower Ellis onto the pool table, hovering over her to kiss her thoroughly.

“Too bad Cade isn’t here to tie you up,” I murmur against her neck, my fangs brushing lightly over her pulse.

She whimpers and arches her back, fingers darting to the hem of her pale blue shirt. I stop her and step back, just looking at her. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen her dressed in something other than leggings or just a t-shirt. The white denim shorts she’s wearing are frayed on the hems and her belly is on display where her shirt has ridden up. She’s a fucking goddess.

I run my fingers over the sliver of exposed skin, watching as it raises in goosebumps. Bending low, I kiss my way from her belly button up her torso, gliding the shirt up as I go, exposing even more of her delicious skin. With the shirt tossed to the side, only a lacy white bra stands in my way. And the shorts.

I yank the shorts off, taking the matching panties with them. My fingers itch to run over all of her smooth skin, so I glide them up her thigh, over her hips, and around to her back where I unclasp the bra. Laying naked on the pool table, she watches me through lowered lids as I slowly strip out of my clothes. It gives me a thrill to see the way she reacts to each inch of skin I display. Flushed, thighs squeezing together, chest rising and falling with each rapid inhale.

I wanted to take this slow, to really enjoy this time alone together, but I’m not sure I’ll be able to. I lower myself over her, our skin touching in so many places. Her warmth is so enticing against my cooler skin. I kiss her deeply, and she wraps her legs around my waist, rubbing her wet heat against me and I groan.

“Fuck, Ellis,” I breathe, tangling my fingers in her hair. “I want you so fucking badly.”

“Then take me, prince. I’m always yours to take.”

Her words spear through me, igniting my soul and making the monster inside me practically purr. For some reason though, it slows me down. The reminder I can have her whenever I want gives me the ability to slow down and enjoy the moment.

“Patience, baby girl. Let’s make this last.” I kiss my way down her body and tug her to the edge of the table. Placing her legs over my shoulders, I dive in for the taste of heaven I love so much.

She pulls my hair and arches her back, seeking more, and I give it all to her. I let her writhe on my face, chasing her pleasure and taking what she wants. When she comes on my tongue, fingers gripping my hair hard enough to sting, I take every last drop. Her hair is splayed around her head like a lion’s mane, and her skin is rosy and glimmering with sweat. The sight stops my heart. This beautiful, strong, courageous woman is all mine.

I tug her up to my chest, wrapping my arms around her at the same time I glide my cock inside her. The pool table suddenly doesn’t feel like enough. I carry her to the couch, never breaking our kiss, and lower her onto it. If I want to make this last, I need to keep things slow, as hard as that will be. Somehow I manage. I’m not one for slow love making. I’m all for a rough and dirty fuck. But Ellis deserves this, and more. I can make this work this one time.

The noises she makes drive me wild, along with her nails on my back and her fingers pulling my hair. I know she wants it harder, but I’m not giving her that this time. So instead, I kiss her. Deep, languid, sensual. She melts under me, her body going pliant under my touch. Our hearts, beating in time with each other, are rapid flutters in my chest, like a hummingbird’s wings.

When I can’t take it any longer, I graze my fangs along her neck, mouth watering at the promise of her blood.

“Yes,” she moans, tilting her head. “Please bite me, Kai. Make me come.”

I can’t refuse her that. My fangs sink into her skin, her blood blooming in my mouth like rich decadent wine. She cries out and her pussy flutters around my cock, the sensation combined with her blood sends me over the edge. Lightning shoots through my veins and I pump my hips harder as I come inside of her.

Before I can catch my breath, she tugs my head up and kisses me. “I love you, Kai.”

I look at her, her blood now staining her lips from that kiss, and I fall away. I tuck her tight against me and kiss her temple. “I love you too, Ellis.”

Ellis

“Hey! Where are you going?” I jump from the couch, dropping my book on the coffee table and dart after Sterling.

He turns around and opens his arms for me, and I crash into him. “Heading into town real quick. Why?”

“Can you drop me off at your moms? I want to visit Gracie.”

“Of course.” He bends down to kiss me and pulls me harder against him.

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