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Taber cupped one breast in his hand, testing its weight and brushing a nipple with his thumb. He watched, fascinated, as the sensitive flesh puckered even tighter with his touch.

Unable to resist a moment longer, he dipped his head to her chest and sucked the nipple into his mouth. Her little squeal, along with the need pouring from her mind, encouraged him as nothing else could. She was definitely enjoying herself.

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There was no pain. There was no fear.

Only pleasure existed in her world, a pleasure he was a part of.

Akahana wasn’t sure exactly what she expected at this moment, but the extraordinary amount of pleasure and satisfaction she was experiencing never entered her mind. It was just shy of obsessive, her need. Sure, she could deny herself -- walk away and never look back -- but why do that when everything he wanted centered around her pleasure? She could find no reason not to enjoy herself.

Besides, touching his skin was a pleasure unto itself. His arms were heavily muscled, and they alternately flexed and relaxed as they wrapped lovingly around her. Never in her life had she felt so important, so cherished.

She pulled at his hip, encouraging him to cover her more fully. When he moved over her, she slid her legs around him, settling him between her thighs. His already full erection brushed enticingly against her clit, rubbing, stimulating.

He rocked back and forth, simulating the act of sex, rubbing her clit with every stroke. She hooked her heels around the backs of his legs, resting her feet on his calves. She arched her back and tilted her pelvis, seeking his cock. As wonderful as she felt, she knew there was more.

She wanted more.

Their sighs and groans were the only sounds they made -- no speech was necessary. Their bodies spoke for them, and their minds twined, mixing their wants and needs until it was impossible to separate her thoughts from his.

With one thrust of his hips, and one tilt of her pelvis, Taber slid inside Akahana and both their worlds ignited. Akahana saw stars on the edge of her vision as her first orgasm overtook her and knew that Taber felt much the same, but he held himself back. She got light-headed for a few moments as waves of glorious pleasure coursed through her, until only a gentle tingling in her pussy remained.

“By the Universe.” Nothing she’d ever experienced even came close to this. Taber’s body was tense above her with the need for release, and the lust reflected in his eyes took her breath. “What is this?”

Taber’s laugh was tense. “You tell me. I don’t know anything about this soul’s mate thing.”

“Apparently neither do I.”

“Later.” Sweat shone on Taber’s face and head. “I want more.”

Akahana laughed as she slid her arms around Taber’s hips and grabbed his buttocks, pulling him to her. “Me, too. Love me, Taber. Show me how much you want my body.”

“Not just your body, Dearheart.” He bent his head to kiss the tip of her nose. “I want all of you. You are the strongest woman I’ve ever met, and I want to know that woman better.”

“I’m not that strong.” She wrapped her legs firmly around his waist, resting her heels on his ass. “You’re that gentle. You’re a very special man, Taber. Even if you weren’t my mate, I’d be glad to have known you.” She thrust her pelvis at him, causing him to groan. “Now, fuck me before I decide I don’t want you for my mate.”

Her teasing smile turned into a gasp as he thrust into her. “Well, I can’t have that, now can I?”

Taber shifted his position, coming up onto his knees. Prying her ankles apart, he placed her feet on his shoulders. She immediately hooked her feet around his neck and used the leverage to thrust herself at him again. Taber wrapped his hands around her thighs to find his own leverage, and it wasn’t long before they had their rhythm perfect.

Taber slammed into her, but no harder than she slammed herself into him. Akahana was as much the aggressor as he was, and she had trouble believing this was actuallyheracting this way. And it felt so damnedgood! Nothing in her experience could have prepared her for this. She felt so out of control, and knew that Taber had no more control over his feelings than she did. Somehow, knowing that made all the difference.

“Christ!” Taber ground out between clenched teeth. “I can’t hold out much longer, Akahana. Come with me! Now!”

All she could do was hold on. His grip on her legs should have been bruising, but it fit the moment. As if he sensed her near discomfort, his grip eased and she felt him trying to hold back. Sweat slid down his skin because of his efforts, both at holding himself in check, and from the physical exertion. She could see his jaw working as he ground his teeth together.

“Don’t hold back, my love. As your mate, my body is yours to take.”

“No!” She could feel him try to hold off his impending orgasm, but he couldn’t. “I will not use your body for my pleasure only.”

“My pleasure is ensured, Taber. Come inside me.Thatwould give me more pleasure than you can possibly imagine.” And she meant it with all her heart.

For the briefest of moments, she wasn’t sure Taber would take her at her word. But a brief moment was all it was. Once he was sure she meant what she said, he didn’t try to rein in his passion. Adjusting his grip on her thighs, Taber threw his head back as he pounded into her pussy and roared his release. Arching his back in an effort to get inside her just a little deeper, he emptied himself into her grasping, pulsing cunt. Akahana’s own release followed seconds after Taber’s, and she gasped his name breathlessly as her body seized from her orgasm.

When it was done, when they both lay in each other’s arms sated and very satisfied, Akahana turned to Taber and laid a gentle hand on his cheek. “I want to enter the Chamber with you, Taber. If our love can stop this nightmare I’ve been living, and your friends can keep you safe from Davin during this, I’d be a fool not to take that opportunity.”

“You’re still looking out for me.”

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