Page 76 of Understanding Fate

Chapter 30

Cain

Falling asleep with her in my arms is by far the most peace I have felt in the last few months. It’s as if a stillness has settled over me, and I can finally breathe. She’s mine. She’s here. She’s Awakened.

Mate.

Now, if we could get that, too, life would be perfect.

We’d discussed what Mating would be like, and I explained how it works, but with yesterday's stress, I didn’t needanother thing to worry about. I needed her safe. Seeing her shift was like watching art come to life before my eyes.

Her wolf is every bit as sassy and strong as she is, but she’s more. More dominant. More protective of her. More merciless.

She needs that.

A small moan floats from her as she tugs the blanket closer to her, wiggling to resecure her feet.

My lips fall to her neck, peppering featherlight touches down the creamy column. Her heart rate accelerates, and her chin tilts, giving me more access.

“Good morning, Firefly,” I whisper into her ear, nibbling around it and dragging my teeth down the lobe before moving her hair out of the way to further enjoy teasing her.

“Not sure it's all the way morning yet, but ok,” she says, a small smile forming on her face. She still hasn’t opened her eyes, but the way her ass is now grinding itself against me tells me she’s ready for a wake-up call.

My hands explore her body, sliding over the curve of her hip and tracing along the hem of the thong she put on before bed. I dance my fingertips just inside the fabric, and the sharp inhale she gives urges me on.

“How do you feel?” I ask her, skimming my knuckles down the inside of her thigh and appreciating the way she opens for me as I do.

“Amazing. I feel amazing,” she says, her words breathy as she arches, hoping to get my hand to where she wants it.

“Not sore?” I ask, opening my hand before grabbing and squeezing her inner thigh. Kisses still landing on her shoulder and onto her collarbone.

She nods her response, whimpering a little at the pressure of my grip.

“Good, because I want to bury myself inside you, and I don't plan on being gentle about it. Roll over. On all fours,” I order, loving how quickly she responds to me.

Once she’s set, elbows and knees holding her in position, I slowly pull the thong off, intentionally not touching her center.

Not yet.

Staring down at her glistening pussy, perched up for me, is almost too perfect, and my cock strains against the thin fabric of the boxers I have on. I stand, dropping them to the floor and sliding my eyes over every inch of exposed skin on her body.

Mine.

Mate.

A growl escapes me, and she whips her head back, locking eyes with mine. For an instant, hers flash orange, the coppery glow giving confirmation to my wolf.

Her eyebrow lifts, and she shakes her ass at me in invitation.

“Damn, you’re beautiful, Firefly,” I say, climbing behind her; I lay myself down and pull her hips to sit her directly over my face as she squeals with the unexpected move.

I lick up the side of her thigh, biting at the meat of her leg.

“Jesus, Cain…” she moans.

Releasing my bite with a chuckle, I lick straight up her center, enjoying the salty flavor of her need on my tongue. Once I reach her clit, I suck it into my mouth, swirling my tongue around it.

She sinks lower, attempting to get more friction from my face, and my hands move to rock her against me, urging her to take what she wants.

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