Page 14 of Smoke and Moon

Some of the tension left Kai’s body for the first time since hearing someone had taken her sister.She turned to Morlie.Her sister’s face appeared to be a mask of confusion.

“Morlie, are you okay—?”

“Liekki, get her back to our territory.”Before her sister could answer, Aodh grabbed Morlie by the waist and tossed her.“I trust you to have protection around her until I return.”

Kai gasped and tried to reach for her sister.

Morlie screamed.

Liekki caught Morlie effortlessly as if her sister weighed no more than a sack of potatoes.“I will guard her myself.”

“I expected no less,” Aodh confirmed.

Liekki held Morlie as he made quick, long strides into the same tree line Kai had walked out of and in the opposite direction of the wolves, bears, and Fae.

“Wait.I’m coming—”

Aodh’s thick arm encircled her waist, bringing her body flush to his as he finally took his sword.

She practically sagged with relief to have the hefty, cumbersome weight out of her hands.

The heat of his body kissed along the length of her back while he pressed his lips to her ear.“Oh no, little flame, the beauty of your bravery is enticing.”

As her sister disappeared into the woods, Kai turned in Aodh’s arms and faced him.The day had been eventful in so many ways.Her heart had raced wildly and caused her blood to boil and pump in her veins first in anger, then in fear, and now with desire.She’d never imagined she’d find herself prepared to battle entities that were bigger, stronger, and faster than her.However, for her sister, she had done just that.

Since Morlie was safe and out of danger, Kai wanted something for herself.Someone.

The smoldering flames in Aodh’s eyes were so dark they appeared indigo instead of the usual cerulean of lust.The heat of his desire called her on a deeper level.Her need thrummed through her body, and her core ached.

She moaned and leaned into him.

Bowing his head, he claimed her mouth.His kiss was rough and consuming.

She tasted the hot, honeyed sweetness coating his tongue as if the blaze that had roared in his throat was now filling her mouth, scorching her senses and igniting her passion like never before.His roasted-cinnamon scent perfumed the air around them.In response, her sex throbbed, and dampness coated her thighs.

There was something different about him.

When he pulled away, she chased him and wanted more.

He cupped her face while he caressed her bottom lip with his thumb.

“Aodh,” she panted.

“Tonight, I’ll become your God of Fire.”

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