Page 71 of Held By a Monster

forty-seven

I flopped back intothe sheets, aftershocks from my latest orgasm still twitching through my body as I fought to catch my breath. Drym laid next to me, his silicone covered claws running up and down my belly.

The council expedited the construction of our houses, and now all six stood scattered on the preserve. The other ‘fangs were close enough to visit, but far enough to afford each some long overdue privacy.

We still gathered for meals in the common hall, though it had become more of a war room than a dining room. Corkboards covered one wall, each papered in printouts and maps sporting pins marking possible lab locations.

A movable dry erase board was covered in conspiracy theory style scribbles.

We knew BioSynth lived on. We just didn’t know what name they now used or where they’d scurried off to. We’d had no further communications from Isabelle.

Roul had withdrawn further as the weeks passed.

I often wished there was a way for us to reach out to her. I was sure if she knew how badly he was hurting, she would come back.

But those were problems for tomorrow. Tonight was for us.

Drym’s low voice rumbled in my ear. “Have I told you lately how beautiful you are?”

“Not for at least thirty minutes.”

“Then I have been remiss.” He trailed a dulled claw down the side of my face. Goosebumps sprouted on my arms.

He tapped the covered claws against my chest.

“I appreciate your gift.”

“I think I appreciate it more.” With the coverings, he could explore my body with his hands without fear of cutting me to ribbons. I had to guide him sometimes, but he was a very attentive student.

My gift had definitely benefited me far more than it had him.

“I wanted to return the gesture.”

I rolled onto my side and propped my head on my hand. “You got me a gift?”

His ears flicked, and I knew he was nervous. I tried to look behind him, but I would have had to crawl over him to see anything.

“Yes, but they won’t be here until tomorrow.”

“They?”

He nodded. “The other mates are going to visit.”

I squealed so loud his hands flew up to cover his ears. I tossed myself into his arms and covered his chest with kisses as he fell onto his back.

“You like your gift?”

“I love it! How did you convince the shifters to let them come?”

Drym winced. “They are coming with them. We will wait outside so you can visit privately, but none of us will go far.”

I slid down his body, notching his still hard cock at my entrance. “That’s okay. I like you staying close to me.”

I sank onto him and we both groaned. Our bond lights danced and pulsed around us, reflecting the depth of love I held for this beast.

The monster who spent the rest of the night showing me just how much he loved me back.

The next morning, giddy with excitement, I nearly ran to the common hall. Drym’s hand in mine was all that held me back.

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