Page 96 of Claimed By Shadow and Blood
His tongue pressed between my lips, and his hands moved to my neck and tangled in my hair.
Pulling back slightly, he let out a hasty breath. “Is this all right? If not, I don’t want to disrespect you further.”
“If you stop, I will take what’s mine,” I growled, my wolf slipping out as she moved forward. “I want all of you, Vad. My body is physically craving you, and I wonder if it’s possible that we’re fated mates.”
“Fated mates?” His brows creased. “What is that?”
“Supernatural beings on Earth believe that some souls get separated by Fate, and if they are fortunate enough to locate each other, their souls sense one another.” The yanking in my chest intensified as my wolf became restless. “I’ve never felt anything like my draw to you before.”
“We don’t have fated mates here,” Vad rasped, “But if I could have one, I would definitely choose you.”
He pushed me against the far wall of the tub, and my back slapped against the marble. I’d never believed I’d love tobe dominated, but when he climbed inside fully clothed and straddled me, pinning me to the wall, need knotted inside me.
His hardness pressed against my stomach, and I barely had time to draw a breath before his mouth was on mine again. His tongue swept in, tangling with mine, tasting like smoke and blackberries with a bit of spice.
Desperate, I gripped his surcoat, wanting to see him bare-chested. His free hand slipped under the water and brushed the side of my breast.
“You’re still an asshole for making that vow without talking to me,” I rasped. “Good intentions or not. I don’t ever want to be separated from you again.”
He grinned as his fingertips glided over my nipple. “I will always protect you, but perhaps I can make it up to you.” His lips found the corner of my jaw, then the hollow of my throat.
I arched my back, wanting him to keep going. He was moving way too slow for the need building up inside me. “Well, I still haven’t forgiven you.”
“Hmmm.” His tongue slid over my collarbone and lower, catching a bead of water at the top curve of my breast.
My body was on fire, and I needed to feel his skin on mine.
I placed my hands on the front of his tunic, gripping each side of the collar. Then I ripped it apart, causing him to freeze.
I touched his chest, tracing the scars that crisscrossed it, before sliding lower to the curves of his abs, making his body shudder.
“My love, I’m struggling to go slow and be careful with your injuries. You being this alluring and responding so eagerly, I’m–”
“You mean, I shouldn’t do this?” I asked innocently as I moved my right hand to his dick and stroked him over the fabric.
He groaned and jerked his hips.
My heart skipped a beat as I realized how huge and hard his shaft was. I wasn’t sure it would fit inside me, but dammit, I was more than willing to try.
Hissing, his lips returned to mine and he slid one hand between my legs, which I spread open for him eagerly.
“You know, it’s really not cool that you’re all dressed and I’m naked,” I said breathlessly.
“Do you want me naked, Briar?” He moved back enough for me to see the glint in his stormy-gray eyes. “Whatever shall we do?” His wings flexed out again, and his shadows rose along the sides of the tub as he grinned.
“Well, if you’re dressed, then I should be too.” I bit my lip and pretended I was going to stand.
“No need for that, my love. Putting your clothes on before I finish worshiping this body will not do.” He kissed his way down my neck to my chest. “Let’s see if you can handle what’s next.”
I’d had no control during my whole time here, but I was taking it back for now. I placed my hands on his chest and shoved him toward the other end of the tub.
He set his hands on the side of the tub and shoved himself up so that he stood, towering over me. His wings pulsed and flexed again, sending droplets of water raining all over the bathroom.
I ducked my head, remaining seated, though I held up my hands to shield myself from the spray. My breathing quickened.
He ripped off his boots, socks, belt, and pants and tossed them across the room one at a time. They struck the wall with loudslapsand formed a pile beside the sink.
I licked my lips, enjoying the sculpted V of his pelvis, his hipbones, and his dick. For a moment, he let me look, savoring my anticipation. My wolf howled eagerly in my head, urging me to jump him. I moved forward, wanting to taste him, when he took a step back.
