Page 74 of Queens and Monsters

Admitting that she’d touched herself was a relief. It gave me hope of her responsiveness.

Last night, I sensed that I was pushing too much and too fast for her to keep up. Of course, I wanted to fuck on my wedding night—didn’t everyone?

Nonetheless, I was strangely okay with the way things progressed.

Jasmine and I were getting to know each other.

I may have a reputation as a monster for the way I handle interrogation and the ease with which I take lives, but that didn’t extend to the woman I swore to protect and care for. My thoughts went back to just after Jasmine was roofied. She’d asked me if I could love her. I’d said yes for many reasons. One, the capo was standing there. Two, Jasmine was searching for confirmation that she could be loved.

My capacity for love wasn’t figured into my answer.

In a world of monsters, love was a weakness—an Achilles’ heel.

Staring down at the woman at my side, I marveled at her unique beauty. Her red hair sang to me with a siren’s call. I wanted to run my fingers through it, to wrap it around my hand and tighten my grip. One day, Jasmine would not only welcome but want both lovemaking and fucking.

Even if she didn’t remember asking, I’d answered her question the right way. I’d risk the weakness to love and be loved by her.

Knowing that she was sleeping completely naked had me harder than a usual morning.

Jasmine’s long eyelashes fluttered as she snuggled toward me before her eyes quickly opened and she scooted away.

“Hey,” I said, keeping my voice low. “No need to jump. I won’t bite.” I rolled toward her until our noses nearly touched. “Unless that’s something you want.”

Her pink lips curled as she blinked away the sleep. Her soft hands came to my cheeks. “I forgot to tell you something last night.”

Staring into her eyes was like staring into the deepest depths of the ocean. “What did you forget to tell me?”

A rosy blush filled her cheeks. “I liked what you were doing, what you did.”

Bringing my nose to hers, I chuckled. “I mean, you didn’t say that, but there were clues.” I ran my palm down her back, past her slender waist, and over her firm round ass. “Your skin is so fucking soft.”

To my surprise, she pressed her hips toward mine. Only to jump back at finding my containederection.

“You can be close. I’m not pulling him out until you say so.”

Her eyes opened wide. “Me?”

“You.”

She supported her head on her hand with her elbow on her pillow. “Why the change? Do you not want me?”

“Fuck, Jasmine. My hard cock should tell you everything you need to know about me wanting you. I also won’t force you. I want you to want me.”

She laid her head back on the pillow and stared up at the ceiling. “I want you, Rei.” She turned to me with wide eyes. “Could I maybe…like you did but me to you?”

“Could you suck me?”

Fuck yes.

“At least touch you,” she said.

“Remember, I said I’m always available for touching.”

With her lip secured between her teeth, Jasmine sat up, her perfect round tits on full display. Her long veil of red hair flowed over her shoulders as she reached for the blanket and lowered it to my waist.

“Preciosa, the blanket can go lower.”

Jasmine nodded. “I’ll get there.”

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