Page 25 of Surrendered to Mate

"Touch yourself, sweetheart," he commands, his voice rough. "I want to see you come while you're riding me."

I hesitate for a moment, then slide my hand down my stomach, my fingers finding the spot that aches for release. I circle my clit, my hips bucking as waves of pleasure wash over me.

Cassius groans, his grip on my hips tightening. "Fuck, you're beautiful," he murmurs. "I could watch you do this all day."

His words push me over the edge. My body convulses, my inner muscles clenching around him as I come hard. Cassius lets out a low growl, his own release following mine. He pulls me down to him, his arms wrapping around me as we both ride out the waves of our climax.

I collapse against him, my body spent, my mind racing. Cassius brushes a kiss against my temple, his voice soft. "You're amazing, sweetheart," he murmurs. "Absolutely amazing."

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CASSIUS

Ilean against the cave wall, feeling the rush of renewed strength coursing through my veins. Faye's blood was... intoxicating. I can't remember the last time I felt this alive. My eyes roam over her body, taking in every curve and angle. Damn, she's beautiful.

My wing curves around her, but she makes no move to dress. Instead, she stays leaned up against me, and for the first time since I met her, she seems relaxed. I lie to myself and think that it must have been the hours of sleep we got, since I can now see the sun is up high, but I doubt it’s the truth.

"So, sweetheart," I drawl, a smirk playing on my lips. "Now that we've gotten... acquainted, I suppose I owe you an explanation."

Faye narrows her eyes, pulling her knees to her chest. "You think?" she snaps, but there's less bite in her tone than before.

I chuckle, running a hand through my hair. "Fair enough." I sigh. "Okay, so I told you I was sent here on a mission — by my Council. We need intel on Liiandor – troop movements, defenses, that sort of thing."

"Against the dark elves," she pieces together and I nod. Maybe I shouldn't. Maybe it's a bad idea for me to tell her this, but at this point, there's no more hiding it.

And I kind of owe her. She saved my life…even if I saved hers.

And paid it back in orgasms.

"The dark elves have been getting bolder lately. They started attacking our bases, trying to get rid of us before our presence becomes more widespread knowledge, I presume." I run a hand down her back, unable to stop myself. "And so we're planning a major offensive to knock them down a little."

"And what exactly are the vrakken?" Faye asks, her voice laced with suspicion.

"We were once human," I admit, and she shifts to look at me, eyes wide. I only nod. "But with the venom of The First, we've become faster, stronger, with magic and wings. We're immortal, which is how I've been surviving without the blood." I blow out a breath. "And like I said, we've been at war with the dark elves for centuries. They drove us underground, but now..." I trail off, shrugging.

Faye's silent for a moment, processing. "So that thing you did earlier, with the venom..."

"Ah, that," I say, feeling a twinge of... something. Guilt? Impossible. "It's a natural defense mechanism. Makes the feeding more... pleasurable for our prey. Keeps them docile." I fight to keep from feeling anything as I say, "I didn't mean to take it so far."

But she just leans into me, smoothing a hand up my chest. "I told you I wanted it."

I swallow hard at the sentiment, wiggling my eyebrows at her. "I'm sure you did the second you saw me fighting the thlii." I lift my free arm and flex. "Who could resist?"

Faye scoffs, but I catch the hint of a blush on her cheeks. "You're awfully full of yourself, pretty boy."

I grin, leaning closer. "Can you blame me? That was... incredible. I've never felt anything like it."

"It was just sex," Faye mutters, but I can see the uncertainty in her eyes.

I want to shake my head, but I contain myself. It wasn't just sex, though. It was…fuck, what was that?

It felt like Faye was everything I ever needed. Her touch, her taste, her fucking cunt. I can't get enough. Already I want to gorge myself on this girl, and I'm trying to hold back. This human has somehow burrowed beneath my skin, and I'm not sure how to handle it.

"So what now?" Faye asks, breaking the tension.

I consider it for a moment. "Well, I still need that intel. And you, my fierce little human, seem to know these woods better than anyone. Care to be my guide?"

Faye narrows her eyes. "And why should I help you?"

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