Page 68 of The Jorogumo

He wrapped a hand around my linked wrists before pulling back, and I blinked, confused. I went to lower my arms, and couldn't. I glanced up, staring dumbly at the familiar silky white threads pinning my arms to the wall.

"Wha? How?"

Haruto grinned at my confusion, then winked. "Magic."

I'd known he could do that since he'd done something similar that first day, but I'd almost forgotten about it, even thoughhe'd explained how it was a defense thing, so he wasn't only dependent on his strength in his human form.

I huffed out a laugh, then groaned as he unbuttoned my jeans and slid his hand into my boxers, wrapping it around my dick. His eyes bored into mine as he gave me a stroke, and I panted open-mouthed, already too close to the edge.

He must've felt it too, because his lips parted, and the tingling at the base of my spine receded as he absorbed some of my need. I loved it when he drove me crazy with his powers, when he spent hours pushing me closer and closer to the edge without letting me fall over.

We didn't have hours right now, so I pushed up into his hand. "Please, babe."

"Shh, I'll take care of you," he promised, his voice soft and calm and utterly unruffled. Sometimes, I really hated that tone of his.

I twisted my hands, knowing I wouldn't get out of his bindings but wanting to feel them against my skin anyway. I was completely at Haruto's mercy, and as much as I was dying to come, I loved it. I loved knowing that I'd only get to come when Haruto decided, that I had to take everything he gave me.

No one had ever treated me like Haruto did. When we were cuddling or doing something non-sexual together, or we were with our friends, he was sweet and soft and warm. And when we were like this, he was in control, dominant, and strong. I loved every facet of him, and I couldn't wait to marry him, to tie us together in every possible way.

"I love you," I panted as he slid his palm up and down my dick in slow, maddening strokes.

His eyes blazed at my words, and he leaned down, claiming my lips in a hard kiss. He bit my lower lip, making me jerk against him, and then pulled back. "I love you too."

I shuddered against him as he quickened his strokes, his other hand stroking up and down my arm, then my neck, then my chest. I could feel the warmth of his touch through my shirt, and I wished it wasn't there so I could feel him properly.

"Haruto," I keened as I felt my climax rushing close, and this time, he didn't stop it.

I slumped against him as I came, spilling into his fist and my underwear as I panted for breath, my arms straining against the wall as I lay against Haruto.

He reached up with his other hand to free me, and my arms tingled as I lowered them, my mind blissfully foggy and quiet.

I was distantly aware as Haruto placed me on a chair and walked over to the small bathroom, returning with a wet cloth he used to clean me up as much as he could.

After he'd returned, he tucked my clothes back in, then picked me up and settled me in his lap even though I was so much bigger than him.

I curled up into him as much as I could, and he made me sip some water, then started feeding me lunch. I felt steady enough to eat on my own, but I liked being fed by him, so I stayed right where I was, and the small voice in my head that always asked if I really needed that next bite stayed blissfully quiet.

Haruto fed me the whole meal with a soft smile on his face, and I fell deeper and deeper in love with him.

Twenty-Five

Haruto

It was time. Timeto put my plan in action and propose to Liam.

The ring was secure in my shirt pocket under a layer of webs so it didn't fall out, and I knew exactly when and where I'd pop the question.

We woke up like usual, and Liam rushed through his morning routine before we went to get an early breakfast so Liam could go to work.

Today, instead of saying goodbye to him at the door, I left the Sanctuary with him.

"I have some errands to run today, thought I'd walk you to work on my way," I explained, and Liam gave me a small, pleased smile as he linked his fingers with mine.

I'd given the location of my proposal a lot of thought, and after Silas told me Liam wanted to get married at the Sanctuary,I'd known there was only one place I could pop the question: the place where we first met and spent so many days getting to know each other. The place where I revealed my true self to Liam and he didn't freak out.

"What? You're going to walk meintothe shop?" Liam asked, amusement lacing his tone as he unlocked the door, and I shrugged.

"Can't I come inside and kiss my mate goodbye?" I asked, and he smiled, his cheeks going slightly pink as he held the door open for me.

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