Page 14 of The Court of Thorns and Wings

I moaned, wrapping an arm around his shoulder, needing his body closer. I slid my other hand into his pants and held his dick. I wasn’t sure what to do, but Eiric had talked to me about some of the things her lovers liked, so I began to stroke him.

“Blast,” he groaned, and I froze.

“Am I doing it wrong?” I hated to ask. He’d probably been with many women, and I didn’t know what I was doing. “I’m sorry. I’ve never—” I tried to take my hand away, but he caught it with the hand that had been supporting his weight.

“You’re doing it perfectly.” He lifted his head, staring into my eyes. “Have you never done this with anyone before?”

I shook my head. “So if I’m not—”

“Thank gods.” He let out a shaky breath. “I haven’t either, and I’m only doing what I think you might enjoy.”

The pressure that had been almost suffocating me vanished. “You’re doing great. So you’re a virgin too?”

His face turned a faint purple. “That was why Finnian teased me about finishing fast. I’ve never felt any sort of attraction to anyone… until you.”

“I was the same way.” My cheeks hurt from my huge smile.

“Then we can share this with each other.” His smile was genuine and free, like our burdens had left temporarily, and the air between us sizzled.

His mouth crashed over mine as he continued to finger me and rub my clit while I stroked him to the point of becoming dizzy. Suddenly, the friction intensified, and pleasure exploded inside me. My breathing turned ragged as his fingers quickened, driving my body further over the edge.

When I came down, somehow, I wasn’t satiated. I wantedmore.He had control, and now it was my turn.

I pushed him down, grabbed the waist of his pants, then removed them. The need started pulsing between my legs again as I ogled him. He sat up and scooted to lean against the wooden headboard of the bed, removing his shirt and tossing it aside as I crawled over him.

My head spun withneed, and I positioned myself over him. Before I could lower myself, he cupped my face.

“If we do this, you’remineforever. No Seelie or dragon can come between us. I won’t allow it.” His gaze leveled with mine. “Any man who touches you dies. Do you understand?”

Instead of answering him with words, I kissed him and bore down on him. His tip slipped inside me, and he hissed against my lips. The reaction made me feel sexy and in control, so I slid down farther and whispered, “Kill them all.” If that was what it took for me to be his, I’d gladly accept the risk.

His lips turned up, and he gripped my waist below my injury. After he slid in another inch, we paused, allowing my body to adjust to his.

Our mouths collided as his hand caressed my breast.

Inch by inch, we connected slowly. When I thought I couldn’t fit any more, my body somehow proved me wrong. Then he filled me, making me feel more complete than I knew I could feel.

I rocked my hips gently, and he leaned back and groaned. His eyes fluttered, and I wanted to make him feel like that even more.

Each time I moved, it hurt less, and it wasn’t long before only pleasure coursed through my body.

He lowered his head to my breast, his tongue working my body the same way I worked his, and we began moving in sync. Each movement became faster, and sweat slicked our bodies. I sank my nails into his back near the base of his wings, causing his body to shudder.

“Lira, I can’t wait much longer,” he rasped.

The need in his voice had the pressure intensifying in me once more.

I moaned as ecstasy flooded me, and Tavish leaned back and shook with his own release. Something in my chest snapped open, and emotions that weren’t only mine filled me whole.

Gods, I love this woman,Tavish said, but it was inside my head, and his orgasm melded with mine.

My head spun as we continued to chase our release, and I replied,I love you, Tavish.

His eyes opened, locking with mine, as the pleasure somehow intensified even more. Something settled inside my chest, warming a place I’d never noticed before. His love mixed with mine, and I realized we both felt the same.

There wasn’t a question anymore.

We stilled, but I didn’t move, wanting him to still fill my body. The thought of us not being connected bothered me. I felt closer to him than I’d ever felt with anyone else.

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