Page 68 of The Court of Thorns and Wings

Affection swirled through our bond. “Sure.”

My pulse quickened. I enjoyed that he trusted me as he moved to sit against the back of the tub. I followed him, and he snagged my hips and lifted me, so I straddled him. His hardness pressed against me, proving he already wanted me.

Use the oil in the bottle to coat my face so that cutting the hairs will be easier and prevent the scruff from falling into the tub,he instructed.

I nodded, picking up the white container and dumping some oil into my hand. The liquid was cool and smelled of winter dew. I rubbed my hands together then gently spread it over his chin, neck, and mustache.

His breathing quickened, and his eyes fluttered shut as I made sure to coat every surface. Then I set it back on the side and rinsed off my hands, not wanting the knife to slip. The oil vanished, and with steady hands, I pressed the knife to the base of his neck and lifted upward, slowly shaving the scruff from his face. I dunked the knife into the pitcher and watched as the hair disappeared. I then went back to work, taking my time.

Sprite, this is killing me,he groaned.I didn’t know you shaving me would make me want you even more. I love you taking care of me.

I understood what he meant, and when I dunked the knife back into the water to start again, I kissed him. He tried to deepen the kiss, but I pulled away, my head growing lighter from the lack of oxygen, my desire, and having to retain control.Nope.You said we couldn’t do anything until after you’d shaved. Don’t distract me.

I’m regretting that decision.He moved so his cock brushed my clit.

I sucked in a breath but shifted away, determined to finish the first job I’d started. I worked slowly and carefully, not wanting to nick him, and with each break I took, he either rubbed against me or slipped fingers inside me, pushing me closer to the edge.

I managed to focus and remove all the hair from his face.Done.

Thank Fate,he replied, taking the knife from my hand and tossing it over the side of the tub. Immediately, he captured my nipple in his mouth and caressed it with his tongue. He moved to slip his fingers inside me again, but I’d had enough.

I needed him.

Moaning, I caught his hand and lifted my hips, then sank down onto him. He thrust his hips upward, filling me to the point I thought I’d burst. Then he wrapped his arm around me and flipped us over so that my back was now pressed against the tub and he was hovering over me.

The entire time, he somehow remained inside me.

You’ve always been on top.He moved back and thrust into me again.It’s my turn to be in control.

My back slipped against the tub with each stroke, and I wrapped my legs around his waist, wanting more. He slid one hand down my waist and between my folds, and his fingers circled as he continued to move deeper inside me.

My vision blurred as the tingles of the water heightened the electricity jolting between us and the friction that knotted deep inside me. I opened myself up to him through the bond, wanting him to know how much I loved him… more than anything in the world.

He responded, and there was no doubt we both felt the same.

This time, when he filled me, he paused, rubbing a little bit harder. The orgasm exploded through me.

His body quivered in response, and his release was a mere second behind mine. We got lost in each other, our souls connecting even more deeply. Even my magic seemed to return to its normal level as everything within us mingled with the other.

After moments, minutes, or hours, I wasn’t sure which, we came down from our high. Our bodies were completely satiated, and exhaustion set in. I wasn’t even sure how I would get out of the tub.

Tavish helped me to my feet and removed two fluffy, frosty-blue towels from under the sink, and we dried off. Then he took my hand and led me straight to the bed, not bothering with clothes.

As he pulled me into his arms, he kissed the back of my head and connected,I love you, sprite. I’ve never been this happy before.

I love you too, thorn.I enjoyed the way my skin tingled everywhere we touched.You complete me.

We drifted off to sleep in each other’s arms, feeling warm and safe.

A crash had my eyes popping open. For a moment, I couldn’t remember where we were, but when I felt the electricity thrumming, I remembered everything.

Just as my breathing leveled out, there was a loudclang,like two swords hitting.

“You could’ve beheaded me!” Eiric shouted.

“Almost doesn’t count,” Finnian chuckled. “Wait until next time.”

Oh fuck. I spun around, shoving Tavish hard.Wake up. Finnian and E are trying to kill each other.

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