Page 23 of Naga Healer's Mate

“That’s it,” Nirrn encouraged, his voice thick with need.His hands tightened on her hips, his tail shifting beneath them as he fought to maintain control.

Her pace quickened, her movements becoming more urgent as the pleasure coiled tighter within her.She could feel her orgasm building, a pressure that threatened to consume her.Her fingers dug into his chest, her nails scraping lightly against his scales as she rode him with increasing desperation.

“Nirrn,” she moaned.“I’m close.”

“Let go,” he commanded, his voice a deep growl that sent a jolt of electricity through her.

Her orgasm hit her with powerful force, her body convulsing as pleasure ripped through her.She cried out, her walls clenching around him as wave after wave of ecstasy washed over her.The intensity was unlike anything she’d ever experienced, her mind blanking as her body shuddered with release.

Her convulsing walls triggered his climax.A low growl tore from his throat as he plunged himself deep into her, his seed spilling inside her in hot, pulsing waves.His hands gripped her hips tightly, holding her in place as he shuddered beneath her, his eyes dark with utter satisfaction.

She collapsed onto his chest, her body still trembling with the aftershocks of her orgasm.His arms wrapped tightly around her, holding her close as they both caught their breath.She could feel his steady heartbeat beneath her ear, a comforting rhythm that grounded her in the moment.

“You’re amazing,” he murmured, his voice soft but filled with awe.His hand stroked her back gently, his touch soothing as she came down from the high of their shared pleasure.

Islae smiled weakly, her fingers tracing the smooth scales on his chest.She felt a sense of deep connection with him that went beyond the physical, a bond that had been forged in the heat of their passion.

Chapter 13

Nirrn

Nirrn’seyesopenedtothe soft morning light filtering through the underground city’s hidden ventilation shafts.The weight against his chest made his scales tingle with satisfaction.Islae’s small form curled perfectly against him, her breath warm on his skin.His orange-scaled tail coiled protectively around her legs, keeping her close.

He traced his index finger along her bare shoulder, marveling at her smooth skin.The mate bond sang between them, a connection he had waited so long to feel.The fact that she had chosen him, had come to him first, filled him with fierce pride.

“Mine,” he whispered, the word rumbling deep in his chest.His arms tightened around her instinctively.

Islae stirred, her brown eyes fluttering open.“Good morning,” she murmured, her voice still rough with sleep.

“Sleep well?”His fingers threaded through her dark hair, savoring its silky texture.

“Better than I have in years.”A small smile played on her lips.“Though someone kept me up rather late.”

“I heard no complaints.”His tail squeezed her thigh gently, drawing a soft gasp from her.

“Nirrn…” She pressed closer, her hand splaying across his chest where scales met skin.

He grabbed her wrist gently, bringing it to his mouth to press a kiss to her hand.“I would have waited for you, you know.As long as it took.”

“I know.”She met his gaze.“That’s part of why I didn’t want to wait anymore.”

Joy and satisfaction coursed through him.He had found his mate—this fierce, strong woman who challenged him at every turn yet trusted him enough to let down her walls.His chest swelled with pride and possessiveness.

“You are everything I’ve been searching for,” he said, his voice raw with emotion.The scales across his shoulders rippled with pleasure as she traced them with her gentle fingers.His tail coiled possessively around her as she nestled closer against his chest.They lay there in comfortable silence, enjoying each other’s warmth and presence.

“You need to eat,” he rumbled after a while, though his arms tightened around her.“I’ll bring us breakfast.”

“I can come with you,” she offered, but he shook his head.

“Stay here and rest,” he said softly.“I won’t be long.”

She raised her eyebrows.“Are you going to be this protective from now on?”

“Yes.”He pressed his lips to her forehead.

Reluctantly unwinding his tail from around her, he slipped from their bed.He pulled on his clothes, the fabric settling over his scaled shoulders and lower half.His tail moved silently as he slithered through Haven’s winding pathways.

The market area buzzed with early morning activity—humans trading goods and sharing news in hushed voices.His towering height made him stand out among them, but they had grown used to his presence over the past few days.He selected fresh fruit and bread, along with some of the dried meat Islae preferred.

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