Page 68 of The Princess and Her Grand King

A pool?

Smooth rocks formed a basin holding the crystal-clear water. A waterfall splashed down from above, feeding the pool. This must be Lord Vladya's bathing spot.

The water was inviting and Aekeira had the urge to shed her clothes and slip inside, letting it soothe her tired muscles. But she hesitated at the edge, fidgeting with her skirt.

"You know you can use it, right?"

She pivoted.

Lord Vladya leaned casually against a rock, arms crossed.

Aekeira blushed. "I was just… thinking."

His gaze was soft, lazy with affection. "You could take off those pretty clothes and enjoy the cool water."

"It’s tempting," she admitted, her heart beating faster.

"Then do it." Pinning her with a look that held fire, he ordered softly, "Take off your clothes, Aekeira."

A shiver snaked down her spine, and she lowered her head, shy.

But if the last two years had taught Aekeira anything, it was that merely breathing wasn’t truly living, and good times were often cut short. He was finally here with her, and Aekeira didn’t want to waste time on hesitation.

Throwing caution to the wind, her hands reached for the laces of her corset.

"I'm… uhmm…" She glanced over her shoulder, cheeks flushed. "I'm going t-to need help."

A second later, he was behind her, his breath warm against her neck. His hands replaced hers, deftly untying the ropes before slipping the shoulder straps off. It didn’t take long before Aekeira stood bare before him.

“Even with my dulled lust sense, you still drive me crazy,” his voice was huskier with desire. Wrapping his arm around her midriff, he inhaled in her scent. "Get in."

Aekeira stepped into the water. The coolness enveloped her, and she let out a soft moan. Lord Vladya waded in fully clothed, gliding to her. Rising above her, he pressed their lips together.

I can't get enough of his kisses.

As they sent sparks through her veins, awakening her nerve endings, she reveled in them. She was so hungry for him.

It was torture to curb her desires these past weeks, but Aekeira had to, it made things easier for him. But today, she let go.

"Hell," he breathed, breaking the kiss, his fat erection pressing against her thigh.

"Are you going to…?" she trailed off, hopeful and uncertain at the same time.

"No. We won’t have sex, but I will pleasure you." He planted a tender kiss on her neck. "Spread those sexy thighs for me, Aekeira."

Heat flooded her cheeks, but slowly, she parted for him.

His hand crept up her inner thigh… up… up… he cupped her womanhood. "I’ve missed you too much,” he growled, possessively.

Aekeira arched against him, her body trembling with need.

"But I’ve missedthistoo." His fingers caressed her, spreading her wetness. “So damn much.”

Eyes sliding shut, she moaned.

He stroked her, slow but sure. Seductive, but with intent. "I never realized how much of a light you were until everywhere went dark without you."

"Ahh…" she cried out, wound tight. Needing him. "Inside, please."

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