Page 78 of Magic & Secrets
“If you have a youngling one day, whether it be beautiful like you or a monster slithering from my body, you’ll need to train it.”
Roque’s handsome face pinched. “If it’s a monster, I might choose to stomp on it.”
“No, I think you won’t be able to help yourself with it any more than you can with me.”
Roque’s face transformed through several expressions from disgust and stubbornness to curiosity and amusement before settling on the loving gaze he only offered me.
“You should practice playfighting with me now, so you’ll be ready for the youngling in the future.”
“I don’t want to fight you. My interests are more carnal.”
“Well, if you catch me,” I whispered and backed away from him, “you’ll get a reward.”
I jumped backward and up into the corner near the ceiling. Holding onto the wall, I smiled at how my heat was at Roque’s eye level.
My mate moved too fast for me to react. Startled by his impressive speed, I found myself pinned to the wall. His hands wrapped around my waist while I cupped his face and pressed my lips against his. Sliding down the wall, I found myself in his arms and filled with his erection.
“You are my destiny, Roque,” I whispered in his ear.
As he moved inside my body, Roque wrapped me tighter against him. Despite my playful mood, I draped my arms around him and feared what awaited us outside this room.
Roque
THE ELVES BROUGHT CALLAa gown to wear during the feast. The dress shimmered in purple, blue, and green. Her arms and shoulders were bare, as was the upper part of her breasts. Calla looked exquisite, yet I couldn’t stop growling.
“You can’t wear this around other males,” I insisted while she brushed her golden hair.
Calla only smiled before swinging her hips and admiring how the dress shimmered in her reflection.
“You walked into Elatalora without a stitch of clothing,” she said when my growling continued. “I never insisted you cover up. Now, you must show restraint.”
“I didn’t look like this,” I said and brushed my fingers along the soft fabric. “You should remove the dress now.”
“Wait, do you want me to attend the feast in the nude?”
“No, I want you naked.”
Calla swooned as my mating desire filled the air. “One more time,” she murmured and reached behind her to untie the dress, which tumbled to the floor. “Just to tide us over until we’re back in this room after the feast.”
Leaping into my arms, Calla kissed my lips and moaned into my mouth. We toppled back onto the fancy Elven bed. Our bodies tangled together, craving pleasure.
If I had the power at my fingertips to transport us anywhere, we would travel to my favorite spot on Mt. Elysium. No one would bother us for weeks. We could enjoy each other without the infernal knocking at the door.
Finally, after the Elven guards’ third attempt to rouse us from the room, we opened the door. Walking close to me, Calla seemed otherworldly in her dress. All my self-control was necessary to keep my fingers from sliding through her hair flowing down her bare back.
My mate bond insisted I remain focused. We were not safe in Elatalora. I was no good to Calla if my instincts were dulled by desire.
Following our guide down a long hallway, we entered a large hall filled with Elves, both leaders and warriors. Hanging from the vaulted ceiling of dark timber beams were a half dozen chandeliers fashioned from antlers.
Long wooden tables stretched the length of the hall. A roaring stone ingleside crackled and warmed the room. The scent of roasted meat and vegetables filled my nostrils.
The Elves lifted their drinks and toasted me as I passed. Despite their smiling faces, I felt them judging my earlier behavior. After their tribute, I didn’t immediately reciprocate their friendliness. I allowed their formal smiles to fade into concerned scowls. Calla stood icy calm next to me.
Just as I felt the Elves considering who should break the silence, I smiled and clapped my hands together.
“I forgot how fanciful you Elves make these events.”
Their unease faded, and chuckles broke out. I glanced at Calla, who showed no reaction except for a slight stroke of her pinkie finger against mine. She understood how I wanted these Elves on edge. The more focused they were on their safety, the less likely they were to challenge us.
