Page 35 of Balor

Balor broke the kiss, his lips brushing down my neck. His breath was hot against my skin as he nipped at me. I shivered, feeling my panties dampen more. I’d never craved a man’s touch. Not until I’d met Balor.

“Are you uncomfortable?” he asked, his lips brushing my ear.

I swallowed and shook my head. Without breaking eye contact, he stepped back, his gaze locking with mine. I watched as he stripped out of his pants, and I placed my fingers against my chin to make sure I wasn’t drooling. I found him beautiful. I reached for him, and he kneeled on the bed, leaning into my touch.

“Do you want me to stop?” he asked.

I shook my head. Balor reached for me. He tugged my nightgown off, then stripped off my panties. He inhaled deeply, his eyes darkening as he took in my naked body. He pulled me close.

I let out a moan as he kissed down my neck, his mouth moving to my breasts. He took a nipple into his mouth and sucked on it, then teased the hardened peak with his tongue. He slid his hand down my body, his fingers rubbing my clit. I bucked my hips, needing more. So much more.

My heart raced as he pressed me tighter to the mattress, his body covering mine. He kissed down my skin, tasting me, teasing me. I arched into his touch, needing everything he could give me. He came back up my body, his lips brushing mine as he pressed his cock against my pussy. I let out a soft sigh as he pushed into me.

He moved slowly, taking his time. He kissed me with every thrust. I felt my body heating, the tension building. He rubbed against my clit with every thrust, and I felt my release building. I wrapped my legs around his hips, pulling him deeper. He let out a groan, his lips moving down my neck.

“You feel so good, Belladonna,” he said. “I love being inside you.”

I reached up and gripped his shoulders, holding him closer. “Don’t stop.”

His strokes became faster, his breath coming in heavy pants, and I tightened around him. His lips found mine again. I let out a scream, my orgasm hitting me hard. He thrust into me one last time, his body tensing as he followed me over the edge.

He kissed me again, then pulled back enough to look into my eyes. “I do love you.”

I reached up and cupped his cheek, feeling the stubble under my fingertips. “I know.”

He smiled softly. I gazed into Balor’s eyes, my heart swelling with everything we’d just shared. I leaned in slowly, my lips tentatively brushing his. His reaction was immediate and gentle, his hands cradling my face with a tenderness I hadn’t expected from him. Not that he’d ever been harsh with me, but it was still a surprise.

Our bodies drew closer as if we couldn’t stand to be apart. The warmth of his skin against mine sent a shiver down my spine. I could almost pretend the rest of the world had faded away, and it was only the two of us. That nothing existed beyond these four walls. His lips brushed mine, soft and warm. I tasted him on my tongue, the rasp of his stubble against my face only adding to the moment.

I threaded my fingers through his hair, pulling him closer. It helped to ground me, made me feel like I wasn’t floating away. His heart beat in time with mine, and I knew he felt it too. Whatever this was between us, it was something special. Something worth fighting for. I’d never felt this way about anyone before. Didn’t know Icouldfeel this way. The depth of my feelings for Balor scared me a little. What if something happened to him? How would I survive?

I pushed the thoughts away. I’d never been one to dwell in the past or worry too much about the future. I’d always done what needed to be done, thinking quickly on my feet. That was how I’d ended up in Balor’s bed to begin with. I’d known my window of opportunity was small, and I’d seized it. If I’d taken a moment to think, I might have chickened out. If I’d known what it would be like with him, I would have tried to find a way to stay with him without tricking him.

The kiss was a promise. Whatever happened, we’d face it together. I knew he probably hadn’t wanted a witch for a mate. But he’d accepted it. Accepted me. I wasn’t a fool. I knew he’d been with other women. But I’d seen the way he’d looked at me, as if he wanted to devour me. I doubted he’d ever felt that way about anyone else before. He’d said he’d never loved anyone before me. I didn’t think he’d lie about something like that. I’d never felt cherished before, but I had a feeling he’d make me feel that way every single day.

I pulled back, my lips tingling. “Thank you, Balor.”

“For what?”

“Not making me feel like a fool for what I said. I meant every word. I’m just not sure how to be the woman you need. I’ve been locked away for so long, kept in a cage. I don’t know how to be a wife, or even a mate.”

“We’ll figure it out. Together.”

I smiled, and he took my lips in another kiss. I knew, whatever happened, we’d be all right.

Epilogue

Balor

Riding through town on my motorcycle, I felt the familiar rumble beneath me fade as I approached the clubhouse and slowed. It was the first time I’d been here since the battle with the coven. Despite my plans for the town, I’d handled most things from the house the past week, not wanting to leave Belladonna alone for long, and she hadn’t seemed eager to leave the house.

“Good to see you, Balor,” Clay said. “I see you finally left the house. I was starting to think you were going to become a recluse.”

“Not in this lifetime. Just needed to take care of things at home,” I said, clapping his shoulder and moving past him.

“Thought you were going to hide away,” another of my club brothers said.

“Hide?” I asked, turning to look at Collin. “And I’d do that why?”

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