Page 22 of Troll Charming

“I just didn’t believe what we have would really last. Nothing good ever lasts for me, Red.”

Red just kisses me gently on the lips. “This will last. I will probably have to live in your basement, though, or if you have a barn, that might be even better. Or maybe we could live at the Renaissance faire; there are many like me there.”

“You would do all of that for me?”

“Yes, but we need to go now. I don’t exactly have permission for all this.”

“But you would do it for me?”

“I would do anything for you, Alex. I would fight a rock elemental or eat wood worms. I would lay down my life for you.”

“But why can’t we live in your village, Red? I thought you liked it here.”

“Of course I do, but then we would have to be forever mated. That is the law.”

“Oh, I see.” The rejection I am so used to pours over me like an ice bath. I understand. He doesn’t want that with me, after all. It is like I thought. He just wants some fun with his little human wench, or whatever I am to him.

He wanted me for a little while, but when the sex is over, I’m thrown out. I know what to say; I’ve done this many times.

“I understand. You’re not the type to commit to a girl like me. I get it.” My heart breaks inside me, but I manage to smile. “Thank you for everything. I’ll see my way out of this forest.” I slide my body down from Red’s arms, but he catches me before my feet hit the ground.

“What are you talking about? You willnotsee yourself out of the forest! Are you saying you do want to be with me like that? The whole forever fated mate thing isn’t too much? I was afraid I was scaring you away. Trolls can be a lot, you know.”

Yeah, they can.

“Alex, I want you with every fiber of my being! And if you’ll have me, of course I want to spend forever with you.”

“You do?” My confusion is overwhelming. No one has ever wanted to be with me forever.

“Likeforever-forever?” I ask.

“Yes!Forever-forever.” Red lifts me onto his chest and twirls me around in a circle. I can’t help but giggle.“Yes, you beautiful human! I’ve loved you since I saw you lost in the woods. You are my mate and my love. I want to spend forever with you!”

“I want all of you and to be yours forever, too, Red.”

“You’re sure, right? I need you to be sure.”

“I am absolutely sure. Never been more sure of anything in my life.”

“That’s all I needed to hear,” he says as a devilish grin overtakes his face. Before I can utter another word, he smacks my ass, throws me over his shoulder, and in an instant, we are running through the woods. My heart beats fast in my chest. That little swank is gonna leave a welt.

I feel my whole body tingling with excitement, not just my ass cheek. I don’t know what I agreed to, but I have never felt so desired and wanted, and I am here for it.

Red stops before the vast tree he showed me earlier in the day. Its massive branches reach high into the starry night sky. He carries me over to where the branches create a small tent-like area. The leaves form a canopy over the lush green moss-covered ground. Inside, just enough light pours in to see. It smells of fresh mint, and I think it might be the most romantic place I have ever seen.

“I want you, Alex, and I am going to claim you right here and now for all time. We must satisfy the old ways.”

“And let’s not forget about my satisfaction,” I purr in my most coquettish, husky voice.

“I need you, Alex, right here and now.”

“Claim away, Red, I am yours for the taking.”

He kisses me deeply, his tongue exploring my mouth. I match him, kiss for kiss. His large hands rub and roam my body until I cannot stand it. With little delay, Red pulls my shirt over my head and cups my breasts, massaging them as his kisses grow more urgent. Getting on his knees before me, he takes my left nipple into his mouth. I gasp as he sucks and nibbles the tender skin. I press myself into him as he moves his mouth to my right nipple, slowly and deliberately.

“Yes, they both need your attentions,” I moan.

I want him so badly, my pussy is aching for him already. I grab his head to kiss him again as he guides me onto my back and the bed of moss. It is as soft as the most comfortable bed. It seems to mold to me as Red moves his lips down my body. He removes my pants with ease while continuing his trail of kisses until he reaches the sweet spot between my legs.

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