Page 81 of The Book Reader
I have no idea what’s in the kitchen to cook, or even where it is, but it’ll be fine. I turn and head toward the door to Gaelan’s main office. Hearing voices coming from behind it—someone is shouting. Turning, Rex bumps into me, which makes me hit the door as if I had knocked. I gasp at the almost smirk that crosses the hound’s face, and I narrow my eyes at him.
“You did that on purpose.”
He growls playfully at me, and a few seconds later, Gaelan shouts, “Come in.”
Feeling bad that I’m interrupting, I slowly push the door open and peek in. Ten sets of eyes turn to look at me, studying me, causing me to blush. “Sorry… I didn’t mean to interrupt.”
“You didn’t, Ari.” Gaelan stands up and rounds the desk, coming over to me and kissing me. He gazes into my eyes, searching them. “Is everything okay? I was a little longer than I thought I would be.”
“I’m fine. I was just reading some letters; I wanted to show you what I found. It can wait.”
Gaelan grins and shakes his head. “No, it cannot.” His eyes glow before he turns and addresses the room. “We will continue this tomorrow. Dismissed.”
They give me a slightly annoyed look before shimmering from the room. The only one left is Mark, who is currently grinning at me. I’ve not seen him since that night at the restaurant.
“Mark, how are you?”
He comes over, taking my hand and kissing the back of it. “I am well, my lady. I am so happy to see you are well after our last conversation.”
“I was worried about you until Gaelan told me that you were okay. I didn’t think I would see you again.”
He smiles. “This young man cannot live without me; I will always be around.” He turns to Gaelan. “I will leave you to enjoy your evening. I will have what you asked for ready tomorrow, my lord.” He bows.
“If I’m late, start without me,” Gaelan says, wrapping his arm around me and pulling me close.
“Good night, my lord. My lady.” Mark bows again and leaves through the door, closing it softly behind him.
“Good night, Mark.” I look up at Gaelan. “Is Mark a supernatural?”
“Mark is different.” Gaelan shakes his head. “He is part human.”
“But you said he’s been with you for a long time?” I question.
“He has; he told me a witch had given him the gift of life and some powers. He’s an immortal human,” Gaelan says as he grips my chin, tilts my head to him, and kisses me, taking my breath away, and causing me to drop the letters in my hand and clutch at his shoulders.
“I missed you so fucking much, my Rose,” Gaelan groans as he takes the kiss deeper. He picks me up and places me on the edge of his desk, his hands coming up to cup my face, tilting my head back slightly so he can take control of our kiss. I moan into his mouth and pull him closer to me, my hands reaching for his shirt, fingers fumbling with the first button, trying to get it undone so I can feel his skin against mine. Gaelan grins against my mouth and pulls back slightly.
“Rose? Are you trying to get me naked?”
I smile and lick my lips. “Maybe.”
Gaelan leans down and kisses me before shimmering us both naked. He pulls back and raises his eyebrow at me, smirking. “All you had to do was ask.”
“You shimmer us naked all the time.” I giggle.
“I’m inpatient,” he says, then lowers his head and bites my ear.
“I know,” I smile and roll my head back when he starts kissing down my neck. I’m already getting wet for him with the need to have him buried deep inside me.
My hand reaches out, and I curl my fingers around his cock and start to jerk him off. He groans against my neck before resting his head there.
“Fuck, that feels so good.”
“Gaelan? Fuck me.” My voice is low and breathy.
Gaelan moves his hands down my back, pushing my hips forward until I’m almost at the edge of the desk. “I’ll fuck you, my Rose….”
I moan at his words, then move the tip of his cock to line up with my pussy. He wastes no time thrusting inside me, his cock stretching me, making me shake from head to toe. I move my hands to grip his shoulders. “Don’t be gentle, baby,” I whisper as I nip at his neck.
