Page 24 of Her Immortal Mate

The cave where we first came together, where we first kissed and I let him feed from me, lies ahead, hidden in the depths of ancient trees. Soon it will be where I die as a human and rise as something more. Something stronger.

Something worthy of forever.

12

EIKE

Isettle Mae on the bedroll she brought, the cave floor hard beneath but the bed soft enough to cushion her. She shivers, not from cold but anticipation, her eyes never leaving mine.

I lean in, my mouth finding hers, a distraction and a promise. She responds instantly, pulling me against her, her fingers digging into my shoulders. Good, I want to help her relax, and the tension coming off her makes me wary to Change her out at all.

"Eike," she whispers against my lips, her voice a soft plea. I deepen the kiss, my tongue exploring her mouth, tasting her. Her body arches against mine, fitting perfectly despite our size difference.

I trail kisses down her neck, her pulse racing under my lips. My hands find the hem of her shirt, slowly lifting it, exposing her inch by inch. She helps me, her arms raising above her head, her eyes never leaving mine. I toss the shirt aside and she rips her bra off, my gaze dropping to her breasts, her nipples hardening under my scrutiny.

"You're beautiful," I murmur, my voice rough.

I lower my head, capturing one taut peak in my mouth. She gasps, her back arching, offering more of herself to me. I lavish attention on one breast, then the other, my hands roaming her body, learning her curves.

Her fingers tangle in my hair, guiding me lower. I comply, kissing every inch of her skin as if it were sacred ground. I settle between her legs, her scent intoxicating. I look up at her, her eyes wide, her lips parted.

"Trust me?" I say, my voice a low rumble. She nods, her fingers tightening in my hair.

Gripping her waistband, I slowly pull her pants and underwear down her legs, grinning when I see how wet she is. I lower my head, my mouth finding her center and licking firmly up to her clit. She moans, her hips bucking.

I grip her thighs, holding her in place as I explore her with my tongue. She's sweet, her taste driving me wild. I find her most sensitive spot, circling it, teasing it, until her breath comes in short gasps.

"Eike...please..." she begs, her voice ragged.

I increase the pressure, my tongue working her until she's writhing beneath me. Her orgasm hits her hard, her body convulsing, her scream echoing off the cave walls. I ride it out with her, my mouth gentle now, bringing her down slowly.

When she finally stills, I look up at her. Her eyes are closed, her chest rising and falling rapidly. I kiss her thigh, her hip, her stomach, making my way back up her body. Her eyes flutter open, a soft smile playing on her lips.

"That was..." she starts, but I cut her off with a kiss, letting her taste herself on my lips. She kisses me back, her arms wrapping around me, holding me close.

I pull away, my gaze locking with hers. "I told you I'd make it painless," I say, a smirk playing on my lips as I kiss down her neck.

I sink my teeth into the soft flesh of Mae's neck, a growl rumbling in my chest. She gasps, her body tensing briefly before the numbing agent in my saliva takes effect. Her muscles relax, her breath coming in soft sighs as pleasure courses through her veins. I seal the bite, licking the wound, tasting the sweetness of her blood.

My mouth moves lower, capturing one taut nipple between my lips. I suck hard, drawing out a moan from deep within her. Her back arches, pressing her breast further into my mouth. I graze my teeth against the sensitive peak, then bite gently. She cries out, her fingers digging into my shoulders, her hips bucking against me.

I soothe the bite with my tongue, feeling her heart racing against my lips. Her skin is flushed, her breath coming in rapid pants. I move to her other breast, giving it the same attention. She writhes beneath me, her moans echoing off the cave walls.

I lift my head, looking up at her. Her eyes are glazed over, her lips parted. Her chest heaves, her breath coming in ragged gasps. She looks wild, untamed. Beautiful.

"How are you feeling?" I ask, my voice a low rumble. I need to know she's okay, that my venom is doing its work before I start the Change.

She swallows hard, her tongue darting out to wet her lips. "I...I feel..." she stammers, her voice barely a whisper. She takes a deep breath, her eyes locking with mine, though they are clouded with the euphoria I know is singing in her veins. "I feel amazing, Eike. I can't...I can't even describe it."

I grin, a slow, satisfied smile spreading across my face. "Good," I say, my voice filled with promise.

I shift next to her, my hand sliding between her thighs. She's slick and hot, her breath hitching as I rub my fingers against her folds. I push one finger in, then two, watching her closely as shegrinds against my hand. Her eyes flutter closed, her head tilting back, exposing the elegant line of her throat.

"How does that feel?" I murmur, my voice rough.

"Good," she gasps, her hips moving in sync with my hand. "So good."

I increase the pace, my fingers curling inside her, finding that sweet spot that makes her moan. Her hands grip the bedroll, her knuckles white as she writhes beneath my touch. I bring my wrist to my mouth, tearing open the skin with my teeth. Blood wells up, the scent of it filling the air.

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