Page 38 of Of Withering Dreams
He grunted at the impact, his other hand gripping my waist. His mouth moved with mine, his tongue prodding at the seam of my lips. I parted them, my tongue dancing with his as it slipped inside.
A tingling warmth rocketed down my spine. All at once, I couldn’t get close enough to him. I moaned, shifting to my knees and straddling his thighs.
We tasted each other—our lips, teeth, and tongues melding and clashing. Shifting. Nipping. Pressing into one another.
As my heart slammed into my ribs, I pulled away, catching my breath. We stared at each other, panting, our breaths merging between us. I rested my hands on his chest as it rose and fell.
His eyes were glazed, a look of awe and raw desire swimming in them. His aura was softly glowing around him now, mixing with the dusky shades of violet and indigo settling over the forest. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around us like sparks of ember.
His huge hands grasped my waist, embracing my curves. He slid his palms over my stomach, fanning his fingers over my ribcage, under my breasts, and then to my back.
My head lolled to one side, tangled curls falling over my shoulder. A slight smile tipped one corner of my lips as I ran my hands over his chest and taut biceps. I leaned forward, kissing his dimple before moving back again.
He skimmed one hand beneath my breast, his thumb drawing circles on the underside of it.
My hips had a mind of their own as they rocked back and forth against his thighs. If I didn’t quell the pulsing throb between mine, I’d go mad.
I bit my bottom lip. “What did I tell you about biting your lip, Ms. Vawn?” Kaden moaned.
He gripped my thigh with one hand, stilling my hips. His other hand crept upward, cupping the underside of my breast, his thumb now sweeping precariously close to my nipple, teasing me.
I dragged my teeth over my lip before releasing it and leaning into him. “I guess I’m making you a liar, Mr. Larkin.”
A low growl vibrated in his throat as his fingers sunk into my hips, pulling me toward him. My core was fully seated against his erection, the skirt of my dress pushed high up my thighs. His breeches were straining, and his desire was clear.
It made me feel powerful.
Craved.
He smirked before swiftly wrapping his plump lips around the straining bud he’d taunted, sucking and licking it through my dress. I moaned without thinking, the sensation overwhelming.
Scorching tingles zipped from my nape to my belly. Liquid heat pooled at my apex. I rocked against him, and our groans mingled, vibrating against my sensitive skin.
Frantically, I grabbed his tunic, shoving it off his body and throwing it to the side of the tree. His hands ran down my shoulders, pushing my dress down so it hung across the top of my breasts.
My hands glided over his chest, relishing the feel of heated skin over chiseled muscle. I bent forward, nipping and kissing the side of his neck. He tangled his fingers in my hair, gently pulling on the strands when my hand neared the tie of his trousers.
“Wait,” he croaked, scrunching his forehead. “I need …” He paused and took a deep breath, sliding his hands to cradle my throat. “I can’t believe I’m the voice of reason right now … but we won’t remember this after the Dormancy. Are you sure you want this?” His brows furrowed, his lips pressing inward.
“I know,” I whispered, hooking my hands on his wrists. “I want this. I don’t want to waste any more time. I’ll take whatever moments we can get.”
Kaden let out a relieved breath, looking down. His eyes met mine once more, green flashing within them. “Lie back.” He slid his thumb across my bottom lip.
I smiled, slipping from his lap and resting on the cushioned moss. He knelt in front of me, looking at me in reverence.
He placed his hands on my knees. “Open for me.”
My legs obeyed, and he stroked his hands along my inner thighs until he reached my underwear. After hooking his hands under the soft fabric, he paused, looking at me for approval. I nodded, resting my hands on my chest.
Slowly, he pulled my undergarment down my legs, his calloused fingers grazing my skin. I shivered, the cool air and his intense gaze skimming my bare womanhood.
He crawled toward me like a prowling beast, settling his face right near the juncture of my thighs. My breathing sped up, my fingers toying with the fabric covering my chest, grazing over my tender nipples.
“You’re magnificent,” Kaden murmured, his eyes shining. “I’ve thought about you—like this—for a long time.” He looked at me under heavy eyelids, his pupils dilating. His tongue swept over his bottom lip. Without breaking eye contact, he lowered his mouth to my sex.
“Already so wet. What have I done to deserve such a gift?”
“Kade—”
