Page 38 of Dark Prince's Captive

Dragons.

The little self-control I salvaged goes up in flames.I slide a palm over her flat stomach and wedge my hand between our bodies until my fingers find the wetness hidden beneath copper curls.

So hot.

She’s going to spill a lot more of that honey for me before I’m done with her.I’m going to drench her in her own arousal before lapping it all up.I want to dip my fingers into her tightness and stretch her until she can take me.Then I want to watch her face as I claim every inch of her.I will look into her eyes when she screams my name as she comes.

I cup her jaw, holding her in place for a deeper kiss as I feverishly work my cock free.

“Aruan,” she moans when I brush the lips of her sex apart.

“Yes.”I stroke the button hidden beneath those plump folds.“Say it.Say my name again.”

“Aruan.”

Only, the voice that has spoken doesn’t belong to Elsie.

It’s like diving into an icy sea.The heat coursing through me is doused in a beat.

Cluster of cursed dragons.

That voice belongs to Kian.

Elsie gasps and lowers her leg.A flush grows over her cheeks.The haziness disappears from her stunning blue-green eyes, and as they clear, shame sets in.

I clench the hand in which I cup her sex into a fist, my fingertips burrowing in the soft flesh of feminine parts.

I won’t allow her to hide behind shame.

A snarl tears from my chest.My words are directed at my brother.“If you don’t want to end up as a heap of ashes, I suggest you walk away.”

Most people, including my own family, would run at the threat.

Kian’s tone doesn’t give away fear.“It’s Mother.”

From the way he says it, I know it’s serious.

“Don’t move,” I bark out.

The order was meant for Kian, but Elsie flinches.

She flattens her back against the wall, putting the distance she tries so hard to always keep between us, and turns her face sideways.

I was a second away from sinking balls-deep into her.I didn’t even take the time to walk us to my quarters.The whole hall would’ve heard her screams.And I wouldn’t have given a dragon.I would’ve delighted in letting the whole of Lona know I’ve claimed my mate.

Gritting my teeth, I tuck my cock back into my pants.My movements are jerky as I take off my jacket and help Elsie pull it on.The garment is so big on her tiny frame that the hem falls below her knees.I try to ignore the painful hard-on raging in my pants as I slip the buttons through the holes to make sure she’s covered.

I only turn to my brother when I’ve fastened the last button.

Kian watches me with a level stare.“You’d better come.”

“Gaia!”I call, holding Kian’s gaze.

My sister comes running from the hall with tears still wet on her cheeks.

Her unhappiness unsettles me, but more important issues are at stake.Crying will have to wait.

“Take Elsie back to my quarters,” I say.“My guards will go with you.No one but me is allowed to enter.Understand?”

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