Page 7 of Elemental Hope
Evrain ran a hand through his hair. “I hate hurting you.”
“You know, it’s strange. I knew the instant you stopped channeling and I missed the intimacy of the connection. Then there’s relief as the ache reduces. I’m pretty sure that what I’m feeling now is the result of muscles strained by tension. I’m going to have to teach myself some relaxation techniques. Do you think Coryn would be able to help me with that?”
“I’m sure he would. Gregory says he barely feels anything after all the years they’ve been together. He thinks it will get better over time for you too.”
Evrain sat in the other chair, enjoying the residual warmth of the fire. Dominic bent forward and placed a hand gently on his knee.
“Gregory was hard on you today.”
Evrain met Dominic’s questioning eyes. He nodded. “Unfortunately, he needs to be. I don’t have to like it. I do have to put up with it.”
Dominic got up and planted a soft kiss on Evrain’s lips, “Yes, you do. Anything that keeps you safe is fine with me.”
Evrain reached up and grabbed his hair, pulling him down for a much harder kiss, crushing Dominic’s lips with his own, raking his smooth cheek with rough stubble. “You’re not completely exhausted then?” Dominic asked the question while backing toward the kitchen with a lazy, wicked smile. Evrain raised his eyebrows. That slightly insolent expression was more usual on his face than Dominic’s. It was a challenge—one Evrain’s cock was more than happy to rise to.
“You think you’re in control now, do you?” Evrain stood to follow his lover.
“I wouldn’t dare contemplate such a thing.” Dominic’s grin said otherwise.
“I was planning to pamper you this evening. Treat you to a bit of TLC after the day you’ve had.” Evrain stalked him, gaze fixed on Dominic’s obvious erection. “But I can see I need to take care of you another way.”
Evrain let Dominic reverse until the back of his thighs hit the heavy oak of the kitchen table, then he pounced. He had him bent over the edge of the table, face pressed against the wood, his pants and underwear pooled around his ankles before he could draw breath to protest. Evrain didn’t think his grandmother, Agatha, would have been amused at the alternative use of her table but there was no stopping what was about to happen.
He growled and kicked off his clothing until he was naked from the waist down. His dick was throbbing and hot, inspired by an inescapable need to claim what was his. To Evrain’s smug satisfaction, Dominic didn’t resist as his arms were pulled back behind him. Evrain circled his wrists with one hand and held them together with a firm grip. He used his bare foot to push Dominic’s spread legs even wider apart. Dominic moaned when Evrain teased his hole with the head of his shaft. As far as Dominic knew, Evrain had no lubrication. Spontaneitydidn’t necessarily mean adequate preparation. Evrain loved that Dominic’s trust that he wouldn’t be hurt was so assured but he wouldn’t dream of taking him dry. He slathered his cock in something that would do the job then jerked his hips forward, sliding smoothly into Dominic’s receptive channel. Without stretching, Evrain knew that Dominic would feel the burn of such quick penetration. He also knew he liked it. His gasp wasn’t one of pain. Evrain couldn’t hold back. This was about driving need, about possession. It was wild and exciting.
“I love you.” Evrain pistoned his hips back and forth, pushing Dominic against the table with every stroke. “So very much.” It was difficult to speak but Evrain needed Dominic to know how deep his feelings ran. “When I’m inside you, when we’re joined, there is nothing else. There willbeno one else for me. Ever.”
“Feels so good,” Dominic gasped. “Love you too!”
“I’m the only man who will ever take you like this.” Evrain paused. “Say it!”
“For pity’s sake, Evrain! I only want you. Only you.”
“Always?”
“Always.”
The heat of victory filled Evrain. The whimpers and moans coming from beneath him spurred him on and he moved faster, gripping Dominic’s waist with one hand, squeezing his wrists together with the other. Dominic, his cock rubbing against the table, came first with a scream and Evrain’s name on his lips. Evrain followed as a last, violent thrust scattered stars in front of his eyes and forced a triumphant scream of release from his mouth.
He took a few gasping breaths and let his weight rest for a moment on Dominic’s back. He had to force his finger cuff to relax, releasing Dominic’s arms. Beneath him, Dominic trembled. Evrain stroked his flank.
“Stay put, sweetheart.” Evrain withdrew carefully.
“Can’t move anyway,” Dominic mumbled. He raised his head briefly then laid it back on his arms. He took a few deep breaths and closed his eyes. Evrain crossed to the sink. He ran the hot water for a while, waiting until it warmed, then soaked a cloth. Returning to Dominic, he took a moment to admire the shiny trails leaking from his lover’s ass.
“I’d like to leave this on your skin.” He ran a finger across the back of Dominic’s thigh.
“Too sticky.”
“True.” Evrain cleaned semen from Dominic’s skin. “Okay, gorgeous, you can stand up now, though this view is delectable.”
Dominic yanked up his underwear and pants. He sat on the edge of the table, swinging his legs. His face was flushed, his blue eyes even brighter than usual. He pushed his hair back from his face and met Evrain’s anxious gaze.
“Did I hurt you?” Evrain asked. “I hardly knew what I was doing…but Christ, that was hot!”
“I think I might need a cushion for a while.” Dominic blinked. “But you can do that any time you like.”
“Oh, I will…” Evrain cupped a possessive hand around his neck and nipped at his lip before pushing his tongue forward to explore. He could feel Dominic shaking and pulled away. “You haven’t eaten, have you?”
