Page 22 of Saving Lauren

“Is it like a mating bond?” I ask, curious about it.

“In a way, yes," D’Var says. “A fully formed bond gives us a mental connection, where we can project our thoughts onto one another. It’s a great asset in battle, because we can communicate with each other without being noticed and without being in the immediate vicinity of each other. So, in that way it functions the same as a mating bond, though a mating bond goes even beyond a mere mental connection and gives the mate insight into the feelings of the other. It also comes into place differently than a mating bond.”

O’Rec snickers. “Yes, there is no claiming or seed involved.”

I snort and spit out the water I was drinking. O’Rec just grins at me, with D’Var laughing.

“Well, I am glad you kept that part especially for me then,” I joke at D’Var but my joke obviously makes D’Var think about claiming me and he gives me a longing look.

O’Rec smiles and stands up. “I guess this is my sign to leave. Thanks for the meal L’Ren.”

After O’Rec leaves, D’Var gives me a heated look and we quicky clean up. I feel great about dinner, it went really well. I did not make something inedible, and I learned so many new things about D’Var. I also feel really good about us kissing and him feeling me up. It left me wanting more. Something I never would have thought I would feel again.

I feel really comfortable with him now, I guess the mate bond helped a lot in getting over my fear for him. Our kisses got more natural, his first attempts were anything but stumbling, but still it was fun to teach him. My cheeks heaten when I think about those kisses and D’Var comes up behind me, putting his arms around me.

“What are you thinking about, my mate.” he asks.

“Kissing and touching,” I say hoarsely.

He spins me around and cups my cheek.

“I want you more than anything in the world L’Ren. Does this mean you are ready?”

I bite my lip. “I don’t know if I am ready for the entire claiming, but I definitely want your touches.”

I pause. “We can try and see where it leads?”

He nods gravely. “I will never do anything you do not want me to do, my mate.”

“Then what are you waiting for,” I say cheekily and wink at him.

He grins then lifts me in his arms, stalking towards our room. I hide my face in his chest, feeling embarrassed being caried off in front of O’Rec and T’Rak. but I feel giddy and D’Var’s desire is arousing.

He sets me down once we get to our room, he takes my head in both his hands and gives me the most tender kiss I have ever had.

“Want to join me in the shower?” he asks.

“That is an excellent idea,” I respond. “Can you give me a minute?” He nods and I walk towards the shower. When I am at the door, I look back at him over my shoulder. He is frozen in place, looking at me. I wink at him, before turning and taking off my shirt. I let it fall and enter the bathroom, hearing him groan.

I quickly do my business on the toilet, then start the shower. D’Var joins me after a minute, he stares at me, standing under the water.

“L’Ren,” he breathes, sounding gruff.

I smile at him, holding out my arms. He strides towards me, looking at me with awe in his eyes.

“You are so beautiful. I have never laid eyes on a more beautiful creature than you. I am so damn lucky the stars choose you for me.”

I smile as he tentatively puts his hands on my shoulders.

“Can I touch you?”

“Yes,” I smile. “That is what we are here for, aren’t we?”

He smirks. “I would hope so indeed.” And he pulls me towards him.

He kisses me and his hands roam my back, before caressing my butt. He moans as he grabs one of my but cheeks and pulls my body close to his. I feel his huge erection at my stomach, for a moment I panic, but then I feel his tail touching my inner thigh and I relax.

He breaks the kiss then turns me around. He undoes my braids and when he is done, he gently massages my scalp and cleans my hair. I moan, it feels amazing. When I lean back, I feel something else that feels amazing and I wiggly a little bit, making him moan as well.

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