Page 49 of Naga Healer's Mate

He dipped his head, capturing her lips in a searing kiss.His orange-scaled arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her flush against his bare chest.The heat from the spring enveloped them in a warm cocoon of steam as he deepened the kiss.

“All mine,” he growled against her mouth, his tail tightening slightly around her.The warrior that had awakened in him during their time on Jorvla remained, tempering his healer’s gentleness with a fierce possessiveness.

Islae’s hands slid up his chest, her fingers tracing the patterns on his scales.“All yours,” she whispered back, and the admission made his eyes darken with desire.

The twin moons cast their silver light across the spring, turning Islae’s skin luminescent.Nirrn pulled back slightly to drink in the sight of her, his mate, bathed in the light of his world.The steam curled around them like a veil, creating their own private sanctuary in the heart of his ancestral gardens.

Nirrn’s hands suddenly moved to the hem of Islae’s tunic, his eyes locking with hers as he slowly peeled the fabric away.Her breath hitched, but she didn’t stop him, her trust in him evident in the way she lifted her arms to help.He lowered himself before her as he removed her boots and pants, his fingers grazing her skin with deliberate slowness.Every touch was a claim, a reminder that she was his.When she stood bare before him, bathed in the moonlight with steam curling around her, he let his gaze roam openly, his admiration fierce and unapologetic.

“You’re perfect,” he murmured, his voice low and thick with desire.

Her pale cheeks flushed, but she held his gaze.Nirrn raised himself up then, towering over her, and began to undress himself.He unwrapped the sash around his waist, letting it fall to the ground, his large dual members fully exposed.Islae’s eyes widened slightly as she took him in, and he felt a surge of pride.He took her hand and guided her into the hot spring, the warm water enveloping them as they stepped in together.

The heat was soothing, and for a moment, they simply floated together, her back pressed against his chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her.Nirrn closed his eyes, savoring the feel of her in his arms, her softness against his scales.But the peace didn’t last long.The desire that had simmered beneath the surface roared back to life, and he turned her to face him, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss.

His hands roamed her body, mapping every curve as if he could never get enough of her.He felt her hands on his chest, her fingers brushing over his scales, and he growled against her mouth.“My mate,” he said, his voice heavy with need.

“Always,” she whispered back, her breath warm on his lips.

Nirrn lifted her effortlessly and set her on the edge of the hot spring.The moonlight bathed her body, and he couldn’t resist running his hands over her thighs.He soon positioned his head between her thighs, his eyes locked on hers, and parted her legs gently.

“Nirrn—” she started, her voice shaky, but he silenced her with a look.

“Let me,” he said, his voice firm but gentle.“I want to make you come apart for me.”

Her lips parted, but no words came out, just a soft gasp as he pressed his mouth to her core.He took his time, licking and sucking with a slow, deliberate rhythm, savoring every sound she made.Her hands found his hair, her fingers tightening as he worked her with his tongue, his own arousal a heavy ache.

“Nirrn,” she whispered, her voice trembling.“Please.”

He growled against her, the vibration making her shudder, and he intensified his movements, his hands gripping her hips to hold her steady.He could feel her getting closer, her body tensing, and he didn’t let up.His mouth was relentless until she cried out, her body spasming with the force of her release.

When it was over, he looked up at her, his eyes blazing with satisfaction.She was panting, her chest rising and falling rapidly, and she looked down at him with a dazed expression.

“I will always make sure you are completely taken care of,” he breathed, his voice thick with desire as he pressed a kiss to her inner thigh.

Nirrn glided from the hot spring, water cascading down his orange scales.He reached for Islae, his powerful arms lifting her effortlessly from the edge.Her skin glistened in the moonlight, and he wrapped her in his arms and held her against his chest.

“Let’s get you inside,” he rumbled, his tail propelling them smoothly along the crystal path toward their home.His scales rippled with joy at the thought—their home, not just his anymore.

Inside the master suite, the moonlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting silver patterns across the massive bed.Crystal formations grew naturally from the walls, their soft bioluminescence creating an intimate glow.The space that had once felt so empty years ago now hummed with her presence.

“This room is incredible,” Islae murmured.

Nirrn set her down and dried her off with a soft towel.“Everything here is yours now.”His golden eyes gleamed.“Including me.”

He retrieved a soft sleeping shirt for her from the wardrobe, helping her slip it over her head.The domesticity of the moment made his chest tighten with emotion.After years of returning to an empty bed, watching other Niri find their mates while he remained alone, the universe had finally led him to her.

“Come here,” he said, pulling back the covers and settling onto the bed.His tail created a natural cradle for her body as she curled against his chest.The scent of her hair filled his nostrils, and he pressed his lips gently to her temple.“I never thought I would find you.”

“Mmm,” Islae mumbled sleepily, her fingers tracing patterns on his scales.“The universe works in mysterious ways.”

Nirrn tightened his hold on her, his warrior spirit at peace knowing she was safe in their bed.The challenges they had faced on Jorvla seemed distant now, like a dark dream replaced by this perfect reality.His tail wrapped more securely around her legs, and he felt her breathing even out as she drifted to sleep.

He stayed awake a while longer, watching the play of moonlight across her face.His mate.His miracle.Finally home where she belonged.

Chapter 27

Islae

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