Page 25 of Rescuing Red

At first, his stillness was a blessing since Liz was so overwhelmed she wasn’t sure what her name was, but once she’d adjusted to his invasion, her estrous demanded more. She wrapped her arms around his back, testing his muscles with her fingernails and enjoying the pelt along his spine, wriggling to entice him to move.

His snarl pierced her skull as he pulled back and slammed into her, his brutal thrusts exactly what her body begged for. Her womb clamped down, sending a wave of fluid squelching between them as she came from his rutting. He pummeled her over and over again, prolonging her orgasm until stars danced behind her eyelids.

A satiated heap of bones and flesh, Liz smirked up at him in a stupor, only to widen her eyes and gasp when another surge of heat spiked into her veins. She still hadn’t received what she needed most. Blaide gave her his everything, snapping his hips and roaming his hands over her body until he gave her what her body craved.

He crammed his ballooning knot behind her pubic bone and purred in pleasure, his lips peeling back to reveal sharp canines. Despite being in the throes of another orgasm, Liz watched infascination as they lowered to her neck, the sharp scratch along her flesh a prelude to the irrevocable act.

Beautiful agony jolted through her body as he sank his teeth into the meat of her shoulder, wringing another release from her tired body. Her heart pounded in excitement as his soul opened to her, and even as she gasped at the flood of chaos, her tails wrapped around his and scrambled her senses.

He extracted his teeth from her, rumbling his joy against her skin as he licked the wound so it could heal, then rolled them over so she was on top.

The shifting made his cock jerk inside her, and his knot tugged and shifted her sex into another orgasm that had them both moaning. Panting and sweaty, Liz lifted her torso from his and met his gaze. She traced his firm jaw and masculine cheekbones, all while her tails danced and flirted with his. She marveled at the strength in both his body and soul.

Learning he was military at the gate had been a little shocking, but looking at him now, it made sense. He had an innate need to not only give his all but to protect those around him. He must have been an amazing friend to each person he’d met in service, and his tenacity no doubt gave him skills she’d never be able to wield.

Except now she didn’t need to, because she had him. Through their partial bond, she could feel his devotion to her. It went deeper than the mere attraction of an alpha to an omega.

Fate meant for them to be together.

Hidden in her nest and surrounded by his strength, now that he’d knotted her and sated the worst of her heat, Liz couldn’t help but worry about her nana. It was the worst timing, but their entire relationship had started in the worst of times.

His lips tightened as he sensed the shift in her thoughts, and when he filled his lungs to speak, their locked intimates sent herinto another fit of pleasure. When she regained her senses, he was smirking up at her with delight written all over his face.

“Mark me, Red. Finish the bond. I need you.”

His words highlighted the ache of their unfinished connection, so she nuzzled his pectoral before placing her mouth as close to his heart as she could. With their size difference, she barely stretched her jaw wide enough, but she caught his flesh between her teeth and clamped down.

Another almost painful orgasm stole through her as his decadent flavor flooded her tastebuds. Their bond snapped open, shocking in its intensity. With sluggish movements, Liz released his flesh and lapped at her mark, the sudden rush of perfection overwhelming her.

The stress of the last few days grabbed her energy and flung it away, making Liz drop onto Blaide’s chest. She wanted to run her hands along his body, but her muscles refused to respond. Slipping into the most peaceful sleep she’d ever experienced, Liz smiled against her mate’s flesh as her tails gave him one last delighted stroke.

Their journey wasn’t over, but her heat and his claiming had taken every ounce of her strength, so she let her body rest, knowing Blaide would take care of her.

She also knew, without a doubt, that he would help her find her nana. The knowledge sent peace into her soul. She hadn’t realized how hopeless she’d felt until his presence swooped in and bolstered her.

They’d save Nana together.

Chapter 16

Blaide

Blaide let Liz rest despite not being able to fall asleep himself. His mind buzzed over the new sensations coursing through his body, keeping him awake even though he should sleep while he had the chance.

He’d actually claimed her.

Despite his assertion and her acceptance, he’d half-expected the little omega to balk at the last moment, so he was still in shock over the fact that she was now his.

Forever.

And he was hers just as much, his entire plan for the future morphing to include his sweet little Red. He could feel her anxiety over her grandmother simmering under the contentment born of their mating, so he knew they’d need to go help as soon as Liz was ready to leave.

The first step would be to find the woman. Liz mentioned her nana lived near Rontu, but if she was like many of Jun’gale’s residents, that could leave a lot of territory to cover. With enemytroops already on the ground, it would grow more dangerous to travel, especially near settlements.

Blaide swallowed his sigh so he wouldn’t disturb his sleeping mate. Staying where they were wasn’t an option, as much as he’d like to keep her distracted in his bed for as long as possible. He knew how much it would hurt her if he went back on his promise, and there was no way he could do it. He’d just have to put his all into keeping her safe.

His knot finally deflated, releasing a gush of fluid that had Liz startling awake. Sitting up, her cheeks flushed a darker red as she blinked at him, some of the green having returned to her eyes. Flipping them over, he gave her a naughty smirk before the scent of their fluids drove him to dive between her legs.

Small hands pushed at the top of his head, a garbled protest dying on her lips as his tongue swiped through her folds. When he pushed into her entrance, her legs tightened around his shoulders, fingers tangling in his hair to hold him in place as she whimpered and rocked her hips.

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