Page 128 of Rage of Her Ravens

What?

It happens randomly.He dragged a hand down his face, pain flashing in his eyes.I can’t always control it. Sometimes time just stops.

I scooted closer to him, placing my palm on his chest.I don’t understand.

When Sol and Bertram attacked me, I was able to slow time long enough to shield myself with my wings and to strike back. They would’ve burned me to ash if not.

Oh.I breathed out a shaky breath, my heart twisting at the thought of Drae turned to ash.What about when Blaze punched you?

He slanted a smile.I didn’t try to shield myself then. I knew I deserved it.He tenderly stroked my face.I’m sorry, Shiri.

Don’t be.I pressed up against him, savoring his warmth while staring into his darkened eyes.That’s all in the past now,Drae.My inner voice was breathless as I felt his hard length pressing into my abdomen.Will you make love to me again?

He rolled me over with a dark growl.I thought you’d never ask.

Chapter Twenty-One

Iwoke up to the middaysun streaming through the heavy drapes covering Drae’s big, soft bed. I loved it so much in this bed. The sheets were soft, like smooth moss, and the pillows were so fluffy. But most important was the ravenous mage who occupied the bed. His sexual appetite last night had been insatiable. I rolled over when I felt his body heat pulsing behind me, surprised to be looking into Blaze’s dark eyes.

Good morning, Shiri,he said through thought, flashing a lazy grin while he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.Everything okay?

Everything is perfect.Biting my lip, I rested my hands beneath my cheek.Where’s Drae?

He went to the battlements,he said with a frown.You’ll have to settle for me.

I sat up, kissing the tip of his nose.I never have to settle when I have you. You know that,I scolded. How could he even suggest that?

His lips brushed mine.I know. I was just teasing. He said he’d return to you soon.

Mm.I nibbled his lower lip as I looked down the length of his body, noticing that he was very naked and very hard.What shall we do to pass the time?

When he rolled onto me, his wings wrapped around us, I had my answer.

I wrapped my legs around his waist, my hands roving his hard chest as he kissed me deeply.

I haven’t brushed my teeth,I said to him.

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