Page 25 of Shifting Hearts

“Damn, Little Mate,” I say with a whistle. “Seems you’re dangerous.”

She laughs and I love the sound. It’s so much better than her tears. “Only to anyone who wants to hurt the people I love.”

“Then I’m glad to be on your good side.”

I kiss her deeply. My bear is stomping around in my mind demanding we solidify the bond with our mate.

“You’re still healing,” she says when I palm her breast.

“I’m fine,” I mumble between placing kisses on her neck. “I need to feel close to you, to know we are both here and safe.”

She cups my face in her hands, assessing me closely before she speaks. “Fine. But I don’t want you overexerting yourself.”

I grin. “I’ll behave, promise.”

I don’t give her any more time to object. Sliding the thin straps of her pretty yellow sundress down her arms, I bare her naked breasts to my gaze. My lips lock around a nipple and already my mate’s hips are pushing down on my growing erection.

I want to take my time and worship my woman but the need to feel her pussy around my cock is driving me crazy. Slipping my hand beneath her dress, I grab her panties and tear them from her body. A loud moan falls from her lips as I fight to get the covers out from between us before I pull her down on my erection harshly. I hold her still, enjoying the feel of her around me, our bodies entwined just like our souls.

“Fuck, this is the best feeling in the world,” I mutter between kisses and nips to her exposed chest. “Ride me, Little Mate.”

She doesn’t need to be told twice. My mate fucks me hard, lifting her entire weight off my cock before taking me inside her once more. Her breasts bounce freely as she moans and drives me to the edge.

It only takes mere moments for both of us to reach our peak, but it is perfect. Later, I’ll make love to her slowly.

Epilogue

Akasha LaVey

One Year Later: A New Development

We are back in the forest, standing in the clearing where everything changed. Beside me, my mate, and Krishka my mentor. Every full moon we come back here to strengthen the protection wards I have placed over Brooklyn.

Aldron’s brother is still trying to get in for no other reason than to destroy what his brother built. I’ve come to realize the siblings have no love lost between them.

“Are you ready?” I ask Krishka.

“Always,” she replies with a brilliant smile.

I take her hands in mine while Korvin watches over us, drawing on the magic all around us. Gaia provides everything I need to keep the powerful spell working but Krishka is my anchor. From the first time I cast the spell, she has been by my side making sure I don’t overexert or deplete myself.

I am the only person that can keep the protection ward charged and no one wants anything to happen to me. I appreciate everyone caring about me, but I know in my heart I will be fine, Krishka is just a backup. And something my mate demands.

The moment the magic swirls around us, Krishka’s eyes shoot wide. I shake my head with a smile, hoping she understands. I knew the moment we did this she would be able to tell that I’m pregnant, but I wanted to do the wards before I told Korvin.

He is going to be even more overprotective, and I know he wouldn’t be happy with me using this much energy during the first month of my pregnancy. I’m not worried. I know our son will be born strong and healthy, my natural magic and his father’s shifter magic keeping him safe.

“By moon’s embrace and winds that guide, guard this town, with strength and pride. Ancient roots, in earth entwined, shield the souls, from harm confined. Bound by light, bound by stone, let no ill through this ward be known.”

The incantation falls from my lips without effort.

My magic swells around us before spreading out and blanketing Brooklyn. I smile as I release Krishka’s hands, and she hugs me tightly.

“I’ll see you tomorrow,” she whispers with a wink before disappearing between the trees.

“Where is she going?” Korvin asks.

“Just giving us some privacy.”

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