Page 96 of Sealed By Fire (The Nature Hunters Academy 2)

She forced herself to focus and then did what she always did when she was nervous. Talked. “That’s kind of kinky. And controlling.”

His eyes filled with humor, though he didn’t smile. “You gave me permission to be in control,” he reminded her.

“We might have to have some clarification on what that entails. Some rules, per se.”

“No rules,” Ra growled. “Not between us. You are mine and I am yours. That is all that needs to be.”

She tried to speak after that, but the nightgown was there and then gone the next second. Ra didn’t give her any time to think about the lack of clothing on her body. He whispered words in a language she didn’t recognize as his hands and mouth moved over her naked form.

He covered her body with his. Now, she felt the skin of his chest against hers. She felt his thighs pressed to hers with no material between them. He continued to assault her senses with touches and kisses. He spoke to her about what he thought of her body and what he wanted to do to it. This was quite interesting because it was the most words she’d ever heard him say … and none of the types of things she’d ever thought would come out of his mouth.

“Shelly.Mery, answer me.”

“What?” she asked, realizing he was asking her a question. He didn’t stop kissing her neck or touching her as he spoke.

“Before this goes any further, birth control?”

She groaned.

“Don’t be embarrassed. Talk to me.”

“I take the shot because of bad monthly cycles,” she finally admitted.

“Thank you, Mother Gaia,” he breathed against her ear.

“You didn’t have anything?” she asked, unsure why he was saying that.

“In the spirit of maintaining honesty between us, I’ll tell you I didn’t like the idea of anything between us.”

Okay, then. And then her thoughts fled as he pressed closer to her.

“My soul mate,” Ra whispered in her ear. “I am honored you are mine and humbled you want me as yours.”

As he joined their bodies, Shelly didn’t know if there would ever be words to describe the feelings flooding her mind, heart, and soul. The emotions filled every inch of her, from her toes to the top of her head. His fingers entwined with hers as he lifted her arms above her head.

Shelly’s back arched as her eyes closed, and sensations she didn’t know she could ever experience overwhelmed her.

Ra stareddown at the woman he’d been blessed with. He was lost in her. “So beautiful.” Ra breathed out and pressed his lips to hers. As he made love to her, he could feel his soul tethering itself to her. The emotions coming from her and mixing with his was awe-inspiring.

“I’ll never get enough of you,” he said. He hadn’t been able to keep the words to himself. He’d been speaking to her in the ancient language of his people, and in English, and several others because the words were exploding out of him without conscious thought. She amazed him. Why anyone could give themselves to someone that they weren’t completely devoted to was beyond anything he could understand.

He ran his fingers down her shoulders. Her skin was softer than the silk gown he’d removed from her body. His nose trailed across her collarbone, and he breathed in her intoxicating scent that blended with his.

“Ra.” She whispered his name like a prayer with a touch of uncertainty in her tone.

He lifted his head so she could see his eyes. His hand cupped her face as he took her in. “I’ve got you,” he promised. “Trust me.”

He kissed her deeply as he felt the bond between them snap into place as his beloved let go and trusted him to hold her together. The world could have been crashing down around them, and Ra wouldn’t have noticed or cared. This woman whom he’d gone into hell to save had given him the greatest gift. He could feel her love as it settled deep into the marrow of his bones and wrapped tightly around his heart. He’d protect her, provide for her, serve her, and love her until his dying breath.

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Elias shuthis dorm room door behind him and watched Tara turn to face him. She bit her lip and fidgeted with the bottom of her shirt. She was adorable and beautiful, and he wanted her fiercely.

“Are you okay?” he asked as he walked over to her and ran his hands down her arms. The need to touch her was overwhelming.

“It wasn’t as horrible as I thought it would be,” she said as her face burned a bright shade of red.

“We can wait,” Elias said. He wouldn’t push her into anything, not even to save the damn world.

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