Page 48 of Orc's Mate

Slowly, my body opened, and he was finally able to slide in all the way. The sensation of being filled completely by him was nearly overwhelming. It left me gasping for air.

Lifting his upper body, he cupped my face with his hands and brought his lips close to mine.

“You feel wonderful,” he murmured before pressing a kiss onto my lips. His eyes were full of love as he laid back and looked at me. My smile made my cheeks ache.

I started to move up and down on him.

He groaned beneath me as I moved faster, each drop of my body bringing us closer together until we were both panting heavily. His hands roamed over my chest and hips while I rode him harder, delighting in how it felt when he stroked my nipples.

His upper spur kept hitting my clit and when it latched on and started humming, my eyeballs rolled back in my head. My moan was deep and guttural.

As if he sensed my leg had started to ache, his hands landed on my hips. He guided my movements as we both increased our pace, driving each other closer to the explosion.

The heat built inside me until it was too much to bear.

I cried out as an orgasm roared over me like a heavy wave crashing against the shoreline. He followed soon after with a deep groan that sent shivers through me.

I collapsed on his chest, and he stroked my back, whispering nonsense words that meant the world to me.

“You, my mate, are perfect,” he growled. “You thrill me like no other. I’ll treasure you for the rest of my days.”

And that was when I knew I’d love him until my dying day.

* * *

After breakfast,we placed the fish in totes and distributed it to our clan.

“Thank you,” an elderly orc female, Madine, said when we handed her a generous share of our catch. Her gaze fell on me, and she gave me a tusk-filled grin. “Nice of you to bring your new mate by, Caedos.” She patted my arm. “You’re the first human I’ve met, but I suspect you won’t be the last. Welcome.”

I spontaneously gave her a hug, and while she grunted, her smile held true when I stepped back once more. “It’s nice to meet you too.”

“Go on with you two,” she said, her face darkening. “I’ve got fish to place in my cool box, enough to tide me over the storm. You two have more fish to deliver. Do stop by soon, though, and we’ll share stories.” Her gaze met mine. “I would love to hear some of the older tales from the village where you grew up.”

“I’d love to share them,” I said. “Maybe you have some stories you can share about Odik.”

I grinned when he groaned.

“Bring him, too.” Madine playfully elbowed Odik’s side. “I’ll let him listen. He needs to hear some of the older tales again.”

“Madine’s the keeper of our past.” Odik tapped his temple. “She has all the clan history locked in her mind.”

“You know I hope to find someone to pass the stories on to.” Tilting her head, she studied me. “I’m still searching for one special person.” Her hands lifted and dropped to her sides. “Anyway. I’m sure you have others to visit. Thank you for stopping by to share a bit of time with an old lady.”

“Anytime.” Odik gently kissed her temple, and we stepped outside her tidy home. “I’ll stop by when the tempest is over. I made sure you have enough wood to keep your home warm.” He strode over to a shed attached to the side of her tidy house and peered inside. “Plenty.” He carried three loads into her house, placing them in the bin beside her stove.

“You shouldn’t worry about me, Caedos,” she said, patting my arm. “You as well, Eleri. Thank you both.”

He braced her shoulders and stared into her eyes. “You know I’ll do anything for you. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have need.”

We left her, carrying the totes into the main part of the village, though it was only six homes clustered together.

Trilden jumped when we walked up behind him, turning from a cart loaded with various items and hitched to a creature much like the beasts of burden my human village used for travel.

“Would you like help?” Odik asked. “I’d offer fish, but I’m sure you’ve already stocked your cold chest.”

“Oh, no. I, er, don’t need help.” Trilden’s face darkened, but I suspected he wasn’t embarrassed about being offered help like Madine. “Thank you though.” His voice went blustery. “I’ll, um, see you in a bit.” He rushed inside the nearby building.

Odik frowned and stared at the items in the cart. Two bags filled with what looked like clothing, a cold box that appeared unearthed from the ground if the dirt on the outside was anything to go by, and wooden furniture were tied to the cart.

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