Page 5 of Marked By the Sea

Riftan

My Gem still hadn’t woken—not when I pulled her from the sea, nor when I placed her on the cave floor. I had a kingdom under my thumb and a princess I would soon take as my queen, yet a single touch from one little human made me want to give it all to her and fill her belly with my seed. As if she could hear my thoughts, she shivered, and I watched as goosebumps broke out along her skin. Her nipples hardened beneath the thin material. Tearing my eyes from her, my gaze slid over the hideout. It was my little escape from the crushing weight of my responsibilities, the sea, and my godfather. However, it wouldn’t be for long because keeping away from her was impossible—my gaze, even more so.

Not even five minutes here with her and things were already going awry. I hovered over the tiny human as I grabbed the chains. Locking her up should have been the first thing I did, yet I’d already made a mistake. Lifting her leg, I took in every inch of bare skin. Lowering my head, I couldn’t help but run my tongue up the smooth flesh. I swallowed, releasing her before I took a bite. Brown ringlets fell from her head in droves. Water dripped from them, demanding I grab a handful. My eyes narrowed at the thought.

These thoughts were foreign, but they didn’t stop the influx of unusual thoughts. When I removed my mask, would she likewhat she saw underneath? I hissed, banishing them. It was dangerous—forbidden to think this way. She wouldn’t be here long. My human was on borrowed time. I clung to the reminder;that’swhy I hadn’t already left. I’d waited what felt like a millennia for her, but she refused to bless me with her jewels. I was already out of patience. I couldn’t wait a second more. Not for her, and not for the others to catch up and figure out why I was still here. I usually gave them the first taste, but that wouldn’t be the case this time.

When it came to her, I was greedy.

I’d known the moment we touched—no, even before that—that this one was different. I’d been drawn to her long before she turned around and our eyes locked. Was it when I heard her? Or was it when I saw the boat leaving the dock? It changed nothing. She was temporary. Making up my mind, I secured the shackle around her ankle, before doing the same with the other. Now that I was back on track, I could feel myself relax.

It was a precaution. The others hadn’t been able to escape, and she wouldn’t either. I was curious to see how she’d handle this. Would she wake up and beg as they did? Or would she dive into the waters in a feeble attempt to flee? The urge to take her below the waves, into the deep, and show her the cave meant to be my mate’s—her cave—washed over me. Something had clicked into place in my chest, and I didn’t like it. Uncertainty clung to me like birds to the dead. I couldn’t look away from the light dusting of freckles that danced over her nose and cheeks. It didn’t go unnoticed that I hadn’t even thought of what she’d taste like.

Apparently, I didn’t want to eat her. I wanted to take her home with me and fill her with my cock. This was a first. I couldn’t deny it. She wasnothinglike the others.

Her lips parted as I dragged her bottom lip down with one sharp, black claw. I cursed myself for my inability to keepmy hands from her. The pink of her tongue had my hardness swelling and jutting out from its pocket. I craved the feel of her warm lips around it. Just the thought of it had my tip leaking and the sucker above my cock, my pulsr, vibrating. The need to attach to her clit and suck while vibrating until she gushed all over my cock drove me closer. My shadow darkened her features. The image of her belly full with my cum stayed at the forefront of my mind.

My eyes swept over the delicious rolls of her stomach to her voluptuous, soft thighs. I needed to see my spunk oozing—no, gushing—from her pussy. She was so much smaller than I. More so than any that came before her, but there was no comparison. She was in a league of her own. My brows furrowed as, for the first time since I brought a female here, I worried if I would fit. I scoffed.

It was already ingrained in me that she would be kept in one piece.

How off-putting.

Carefully, I dragged my claws down her hips. I could destroy her right now and avoid whatever hell she would bring me. It would be easy. I’d never wanted to be gentle with a human before. A low groan ripped from my throat. And I wouldn’t start now. I tore through the flimsy white material that kept her cunt hidden from me. My movements halted as a growl rumbled in my chest at the sight of her being revealed to me. Was it possible she could be this perfect? Pink, glistening lips had my mouth watering. I spread her thighs to get a better look, and she bloomed for me. I needed to remind myself of what she was: a fuck. And eventually, a meal.

Black claws dug into her hips, and perfectly arched brows furrowed before meeting in a kiss. Driven by her sweet cunt, I lifted her until her head hovered above the floor, her hair dangling below. Her wet heat called to me, and I would implodeif I didn’t answer. Pushing my hips forward, I closed her thighs as my cock slid between her soft thickness. Angling it lower, I watched as it slid up her belly and landed between her breasts—a reminder of our size difference. Shewouldtake all of me. The fabric clung to her body, doing a pathetic job of hiding her curves.

Iwouldhave her.

With still too much on, I used one claw and sliced the thin strap holding her breasts together. It snapped and fell, releasing her supple mounds. She had called me beautiful despite the hideous, jagged scar that ran down the side of my face and continued down my body. It was laughable. Yet as I stared down at her, something furrowed deep in my chest. I wanted her approval. I bit into my bottom lip as my pulsr vibrated with the need to please, demanding to latch onto her beautiful little nub.

She was the most mesmerizing creature I had ever seen. The image of her seated upon a throne flashed across my mind, and I growled. Women threw themselves at me. I had no place in my life for a weak human who had nothing to offer me. I wouldn’t give her anything but cock. Soft, tan, supple skin bounced, distracting me from my inner turmoil. I wanted her in my mouth. Moving her, I used her to tug on my cock. Her smooth skin squeezed around my girth, and her backside bounced against my scales—it felt amazing. Liquid pooled at my tip and dribbled between her breasts, marking her as mine. It wasn’t enough. I needed every inch of her body covered in my seed.

I’d waited long enough to claim my prize.

And I waited for no one.

I took what I wanted.

And I wanted her.

Shifting back, my claws pierced skin as I spread her thighs. Once again, I opened her up for me. I groaned when pink, wet heat opened. My cock was so hard it was painful, my tongueswhirred as I gripped her hips. Ignoring the need to sink into her, I brought her cunt to my mouth. Dropping my lips to her, I feasted upon her. My tongues merged together as I speared through her. Her head swiveled left and right as they split and darted into her simultaneously. Her lips parted, forming an “o.”Gods. She tasted extraordinary. All thoughts vanished as I tasted her sweet nectar.

At the sound of my brother’s arrival, I burrowed further. Touching, tasting, feeling, feeding. If the gods took me now, I would fight them to the death. It wasn’t enough. There was a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach and a voice that whispered it never would be. Her leg twitched, and I ignored Hex as he sauntered around us. His purple tentacles flickered, tasting the air as he took in what I was doing. I felt one slide up my back and growled.

Hexon smirked at me, aware of my unusual behavior. Rowan couldn’t care less. He hummed as he strutted right up to us. He was nothing if not graceful. The gray scales on his jaw and neck were quickly turning blue; he was enjoying the view. If not for the scales, he might pass as a human—an ethereal human. His eyes were green now, and they were leveled with her breasts. His tongue darted out and dragged along his bottom lip.

Mine.

Look who’s showing an interest.

We always get her first, Hex.

Not today. Rift started without us, and he has no plans on sharing just yet.

“Is that true, my king?” Rowan teased.

Ignoring him, I focused on lapping up my prize’s wetness. My appetite was nowhere near sated as I suckled on her as if she were the sweetest fruit. She produced more for me by the second, and I was intoxicated. One tongue dove into her while the other flicked her clit. My pulsr vibrated violently, and Ilowered her until her pussy lined up with my tip. She stirred, a muffled sound escaping her lips as I eased forward, but I didn’t breach her.

---