Page 33 of Whispering Waves

“You look so surprised when you cum.”

“You look like you want to bite me when you do.” She stared up at him.

“Oh, I do, but that is for a different coupling. The difference between sex and mating. I need a few things delivered before mating.”

“There’s shopping involved?”

“Just a few things. A date night isn’t particularly optional, so I think I want a romantic night with you that requires more formalwear than we have at our disposal.”

“Formalwear?”

“Yes. For you, mainly. And some craft supplies.”

“Okay, now you have me curious.”

He finished tidying her up and held her with one hand while he rinsed himself, and then, the shower was off, and she was wrapped in a dry towel and set on a chair in the corner of the bedroom.

He moved quickly, got the bed stripped, and disappeared for a few minutes. When he returned, he smiled. “I wanted to get them in the wash. If the guys stay over tomorrow night through the storm, I don’t want them running into the sheets in that state.”

“Yeah, knowing that I have started a sex life will be traumatic for my poor brother.”

Kimo got fresh sheets from a cupboard and made the bed. Nina tried to get up, but her legs wobbled. He was a wide dude, and her body felt it.

“The towel gets hung up behind you.”

“Okay.” She unwrapped the towel, glanced down, and made a high-pitched sound of surprise. She had dozens of small red marks all over her. “Are you part octopus?”

“No, but you are very tasty.”

“I am really glad that no one is seeing me in a swimsuit tomorrow.”

He chuckled. “Excellent. We can swim naked.”

She snorted. “I might be a little sore for that.”

“Aw, come here, nymph.” He helped her up and walked with her to the bed. He slid her onto the bed, pulled the sheet over her, and patted her hip. “I will join you in a few minutes.”

She nodded and settled in bed. The sheets were soft, and Nina appreciated it. Her skin was hypersensitive, and she was pleasantly exhausted.

The lights in the room couldn’t keep her awake. She dozed and didn’t know how much time had passed when he slid into bed next to her and wrapped himself around her. She hummed and wiggled back against him.

He chuckled and kissed her jaw. “See you in the morning, nymph.”

“Mff.” Sleep rushed up on her, and she was out.

* * * *

Kimo checked his phone and smiled at Keanu’s comment. He was going to Emerald to undo what he had done, and Ayan was meeting him there.

He wanted to expound on the wonderfulness of finding a mate, but he didn’t want to rub it in. Giddy with endorphins, he had also made a date to meet with their parents and his nymph’s grandparents and aunt.

A few more days and he would be able to go through the formalities before he marked her. He hoped he could wait that long. Her family deserved to meet him before he claimed her.

After that, he was going to need a few days alone with his mate.

Chapter Six

Nina felt like a road paver had run over her. She tried to sit up, but her body decided not to. At the same time, it was demanding that she pee. The waves on her back moved faster. Damn it.

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