Page 145 of Mage of the Dragon Prince
Despite Satsuma’s assurance they wouldn’t be parted, the fear she might be wrong made Auslin physically ill. How could she say that when he didn’t know for a fact if Kitaro existed in his time in the future? Why hadn’t Kio ever mentioned him? The unknown possibilities made dread churn in the pit of his stomach. Being alone gave him too much time to overthink.
There was little comfort to be found in his bedroom. It was too big, too empty without Kitaro there with him. Auslin couldn’t sleep well since he had been left alone. Waking up alone started every day with crushing disappointment, and going to bed by himself was heartbreaking. It led to Auslin developing insomnia as he stayed up later and later the longer Kitaro was gone. Facing the lonely bed was too much for him.
When Auslin felt like he was bothering his friends too much, he started going out to the Fate’s Gate Temple, desperate for something comforting. It was still a deeply unsettling feeling to be in such a familiar place that was wildly different, but sometimes it alleviated the pain for a little while. He had even become friendly with a few of the mages, especially the young acolyte named Roltan. Hewas a little on the klutzy side, but he was kind in a way that reminded Auslin of his younger brother, Sephen.
It had been a little over four months since Tatsuki and his military had set out to begin their war on the griffin shifters of Balsimi for encroaching into the kingdom of Laylan’s territory. Then one day, there was a flurry of activity in the castle. It gave Auslin hope that maybe it meant the men were returning from the war front.
Auslin wanted to run out and see if he could find Kitaro the moment he arrived, but he didn’t trust himself not to embarrass Kitaro in front of everyone. Instead, Auslin anxiously paced inside his room, praying Kitaro would return to him soon. His heart was overjoyed when he finally felt Kitaro’s presence coming closer.
It felt like a painful eternity before the bedroom door slid open and Kitaro entered. Auslin rushed over to him, throwing his arms around Kitaro. ”Please tell me you’re really home and I’m not hallucinating this!”
Kitaro embraced Auslin even closer. “I have finally returned to your side.” He nuzzled against Auslin with a sigh of relief.
Auslin was overjoyed. He smothered Kitaro in kisses, not caring in the least that his desperation was on full display. After dreaming about it every night while the dragon prince was away, it was the best kind of heaven.
“I missed you so much,” Auslin said, punctuating each word with a kiss. “Never leave me again.”
“Nothing in this Realm is taking me from your side again.”
“I don’t care what Satsuma says,” Auslin told Kitaro. “I want to be your bondmate. My human lifespan would be extended through our souls being linked, so I could be with you forever.”
“Are you sure, Vanra? Living such a long life by my side?—”
Auslin interrupted Kitaro with another barrage of kisses. “Living without you these past four months has been absolute torture. I can’t imagine not spending the rest of my life with you, regardless of how long or short it may be.”
Kitaro’s next kiss was more demanding. He gathered Auslin into his arms, then carried him over to the bed. Magic got rid of their clothing, allowing Kitaro free access to reacquaint himself with every inch of the human’s body. Kitaro worshipped Auslin with his lips and fingertips, taking his time kissing down Auslin’s chest. He toyed with Auslin’s nipple using his fangs before repeating the action on the other side.
Auslin got more turned on with every kiss and caress. He moaned freely, his body coming to life under Kitaro’s attention. It felt like heaven after four months of pleasuring himself. He arched up with a breathy moan when Kitaro lightly trailed his claws onthe underside of his cock. While it was good, Auslin still shamelessly begged, “More, Kitaro.Please!”
Kitaro teased Auslin’s cock with his tongue before letting it slide into his mouth. Auslin interlaced his fingers in Kitaro’s long, silver hair as he rocked into the oral attention. That became even more challenging when Kitaro used his magic to slick Auslin inside, allowing him to slide in his fingers.
It had been too long since Auslin had enjoyed Kitaro’s touch. He came quickly, calling out Kitaro’s name, but he was far from satisfied. “Please, I want to feel all of you tonight,” Auslin begged. “Make me yours, Kitaro.”
Kitaro’s dragon pushed to the forefront, filling his eyes with silver. “We would love nothing more than to fill you with our seed,” Kitaro’s dragon murmured, sending a shudder of lust through Auslin. “But he insists we wait until after the ceremony.”
“Ceremony?” Auslin’s mind was too clouded by lust to follow his meaning.
“We are a prince, which means we must obey the courtship rules of the aristocracy.” Kitaro’s dragon stroked Auslin’s neck. “We may place our claiming mark on you, but he insists we wait to embrace you fully until it has been sanctioned by the bondmates’ ceremony, so that all will recognize it.”
It was as touching as it was frustrating. “Then claim me,please!”
Kitaro’s dragon kissed his way up Auslin’s bodyuntil he reached where his neck and left shoulder met. He lavished the spot with teasing licks and kisses, which drove Auslin wild. His erotic whimpers seemed to spur on Kitaro’s dragon.
Auslin arched up with a cry when Kitaro’s dragon sunk his fangs into his skin. The dragon lapped up the blood before inserting his claws into the small puncture to penetrate Auslin with his magic.
Kitaro’s magic moving inside of him made Auslin climax a second time with a soft cry. His skin in that area felt extra sensitive when the dragon withdrew his claws. Watching Kitaro lick them clean after removing them from Auslin’s neck was a surprising turn-on.
Auslin’s body trembled from the overwhelming sensations he was experiencing. Kitaro’s magic hummed just under his skin, making him feel even closer to the dragon shifter.
“Our markings look beautiful on you,” Kitaro’s dragon murmured.
“What do you mean?”
Kitaro’s dragon summoned a mirror. It allowed Auslin to see the shifter’s shimmering silver markings were mirrored on his left shoulder and on the side of his neck. He traced the path with his fingers, making the magic spark under his touch. Seeing visible proof of Kitaro’s love for him overwhelmed Auslin. “It’s beautiful,” he said in awe.
The hand mirror disappeared, allowing Kitaro’s dragon to lean down to follow the newly formedmarkings on Auslin’s skin with his tongue. Auslin gasped at the sensation, feeling overly sensitive after back-to-back releases. He gently stopped Kitaro’s dragon from continuing. The dragon looked smug as he obeyed, but he moved down to lick the cum off Auslin from his second release.
Although Auslin was completely boneless, he took hold of Kitaro’s erection. Kitaro’s dragon reversed their positions so Auslin was on top. The human reached behind him to hold Kitaro’s cock in place. He teasingly ran it between his ass cheeks with a soft moan of need.
