Chapter Twenty-Four

Elek

Once her aunt left I took advantage of the situation and asked about what was said between her and Kellen. She didn’t hold back any details, as few as they were, but each one enraged me more than the last. Not only did he think his illusionist magic would convince her that our bond could be broken, he also indeed tried to hypnotize her as well. She was fortunate to keep her mind, even if her body was paralyzed.

“Thanks for that, by the way.” She said, turning the comforter down on her bed.

“For coming to get me that is.”

I stood at the end of her bed, just using her presence as a means to combat my inner rage. Although I scolded myself harshly for falling to the point of finding it too easy to find peace while with her.

“I had to dance with you at least once.” I shrugged.

She paused before climbing into bed and pointed to the opposite end.

“Sit with me for a bit?”

As if I would refuse, I thought as I climbed in beside her, only to become acutely aware of her frame as she slid up to me in her light blue nightdress. Its fabric was thin enough to outline most of her curves and other features. I pulled the covers up to my waist to hide my slight discomfort, which became more uncomfortable as she rested her head on my bare shoulder, strands of her hair gently brushed against my chest. Her forwardness at the ball caught me off guard and if I were in for more moments like that it was likely to be my undoing as a self-controlled male.

“Do all fairies have the power of persuasion like that?” She asked, facing forward but I noticed her hand rested carelessly on my thigh.

“A fair amount, and to call it ‘persuasion’ is a kindness. They spin lies with their illusions and will take you for one hell of a ride if you’re gullible enough to fall for it. They can convince a human that they are a fish and tell them to submerge themselves and their gills will keep them from drowning, only to watch in amusement as their victims turn blue and die from swallowing the water.”

“That’s terrifying.” She whispered, leaning her head up towards me.

I peered back down at her.

“Yes, it is. You never want to be caught as a prisoner by one of them. They’ll make you talk with ease but will torture you to death regardless. Depending on what is left of your remains, they’ll then hand you off to one of their necromancers and turn you into a draugr.”

It wasn’t my intent to scare her. I had told her about some of my time at the border after all. However, the memory of her likeness on a piece of paper rolled through my mind and I knew I would have to drive the point home if it meant she would avoid the Orwells at all costs. They wanted her badly enough to send the corpses of my own men after our defenses so I knew whatever their plans were for her were not merely for marriage interests.

“I’m sorry you had to go through all of the conflict.” Her voice was quiet, sorrowful.

Calming myself completely, I brought my hand up to cup her cheek. Her skin was soft under my calloused thumb as I swayed it back and forth. There was no reason for her to feel bad for my experiences, and yet she did and it wasn’t because of the bond. She genuinely cared.

“What kind of Dragon Prince would I be if I couldn’t handle a couple of pompous fairies?” I said, angling myself to view her better.

I wasn’t new to sexual attraction, but by gods did she make me forget about anyone from before. Everything from her eyes, her laugh, her heart, and the thin nightdress took me away from the forts and carnage. They took me away from the taverns.

A familiar touch lingered on the back of my neck, her fingers spread apart as she used them to nudge me towards her. Lavender and rain flooded my senses as her lips merged with my own. Unlike at the ball, it was just us and I was going to take my time.

Moving my hand up to tangle my fingers in her strands, I wrapped my other arm around her back to pull her closer. Thin silk fabric met my chest with the definition of round mounds just behind it. It took all I had to not lower her into the mattress.

Her grip tightened as she grew bolder with her advances, and I knew that I was never going to be the one to deny her. My body twitched as her breathing became more labored as we refused to let go of one another. And then, just ever so slightly, she shyly opened her mouth inviting me to explore to my heart’s content.

A moan escaped from deep within her and I had hit a limit. I needed for us to be closer. As if reading my mind this goddess began to move back, clutching onto me to keep our bodies flushed.

I continued to explore her mouth with my tongue, swallowing every blissful mewing she had to offer. I gave her free range of my own body, relishing as her hand left my neck and roamed over my chest, long nails trailing stimulating tingles as they then reached around my back and raked downwards when I lowered my aching groin onto her exposed inner thighs.

I swallowed her gasp of surprise, pushing myself down on her. Our breathing became heavy and I gave her a moment to catch her breath as I began my exploration of her jawline and then neck, leaving small love bites in my wake. She could heal those later.

Her breath hitched in her throat as I nipped at the base of her neck, meeting her shoulder, grinding my hips just slightly into hers.

Testing the boundaries of our newfound attachment, I lowered a hand to grip her exposed thigh and gave a firm squeeze. In return she lifted her hips up to meet mine, causing a mingling of moans that I attempted to capture as my mouth met hers again.

Her nails dug into the back of my neck, holding me tightly against her. It was as though she thought I would turn to smoke if she didn’t hold me tight enough. My hand on her thigh slowly drifted upwards, pushing her nightdress up with my knuckles. I started losing myself, hooking a finger around her undergarments and then she broke away.

“Elek.” She whispered softly into the darkness that embraced us.

I met her gaze. Her beautiful gaze with her gold flecks becoming luminous in the moon’s light. My heart dropped violently. If she wanted me to stop I would, without even asking why. This was too fast and I should have known better. But then light fingertips grazed my cheek and she smiled.

“Please go slow and be gentle.” She whispered, her cheeks tinged the most attractive shade of pink.

“Are you sure?”

Please don’t regret this, I thought as she gave a slow nod. I lowered myself back to meet those soft and welcoming lips, capturing the small gasp she let escape.

Lowering myself down her body, I paused in between her breasts. Breathing in her scent, I kissed one of her mounds through the thin fabric. A delightful yelp sounded in the void as my mouth found her nipple, lightly sucking at it and soaking the nightdress.

Her hands pushed on my shoulders as she tried to take it off but I stopped her.

“That’s my job.” I chuckled as I lifted the hem of the dress and pushed it up.

Once it was banished to the floor, I sat up on my knees to peer at her through the moonlight. Hesitantly, her arms came up to cross her chest as her face flushed at my appraisal of her. How she could have thought, even for a moment, that I would find her as anything other than celestial was beyond me.

Sliding back up her body, I captured her lips in a bruising kiss. Pressing myself against her again, I captured all the gasps that tried to escape as our hips ground into each other. Pulling back slightly, I took in her gaze.

“Don’t ever hide from me, Sera.”

Her skin quivered against mine as I let the words slip, pulling her hands away from her. Anticipation poured through me, mingling with my own desires. Giving a bare hint of a nod, I took that as her sign to keep going.

Placing one more kiss on her lips, I was soon roaming to the base of her neck. Sucking lightly at the tender flesh, I then found my first mark. Bringing a hand up, I cupped one of her breasts as I left love bites on the other. Rolling her nipples between my teeth, tongue, pointer finger, and thumb came with the delightful sound of panting from her and began to cause an ache below my waist. But I wasn’t going to speed things along. No, I was going to take my time.

Suckling a bit harder on her nipple, I was rewarded by small gasps of my name on her lips. Each time she said it made it more difficult to not just take her. Though, there was more I wanted to do before I entered her. I wanted to explore all that she was.

Releasing her nipple with an audible pop, I looked up for a moment to take in her reddened cheeks and gasping breaths.

Gods, she’s beautiful, I thought as I lowered myself further down her body, leaving feathered kisses on any exposed flesh I could find.

Spreading her legs apart, I continued to lower myself until all that was in my way were her panties. Breathing in her scent, I felt immediately intoxicated. I just had to…

Without warning, Sera pushed herself back and attempted her close her legs. I looked up at her wide eyes as my upper lip ticked upwards in amusement.

“What are you doing?” Her voice cracked between the heavy breaths she was still trying to control.

Raising myself up, I tenderly kissed her.

“I want to know all of you. Let me.” It was more of a plea than a command but when she gave a slight, and blushing nod, I quickly went back to where I was.

Through her panties, I pressed a knuckle against her covered sex. Within seconds moisture soaked through and Sera began gasping once again. I continued the stimulation, causing her to erupt in panting. Growing bolder, I hooked a thumb onto her panties and began to pull downwards.

Seeing her so exposed, so vulnerable, caused for my own underwear to be come tighter by the second. Slipping my hand up her inner thigh, I began to test the waters by rolling my thumb against her folds. She brought a finger up to bite down on to prevent us from being interrupted by her aunt in the other room. It was then I found my new game. How far could I push her until she let out a scream in ecstasy?

With one finger I began pumping into her, using my thumb to keep the ministrations going. She’d gasp and nearly cried out when I added a second finger, pumping faster. It didn’t take long before her walls clenched tightly around my fingers as she climaxed. And in that moment, I couldn’t help myself.

Raising my hand, I made sure she was watching as I licked her off my fingers, slowly. Biting her lower lip, I could tell that she wanted more as she watched me. Who was I to not give her more?

Lowering myself down to her inner thighs I inhaled deeply before taking in her sweet taste. Immediately, she squirmed when my tongue met her wet folds. Holding onto her thighs to prevent her from getting away from me, I began to suck hard on her clit. Rewards came with the near scream she let out as she climaxed once again.

Still not loud enough, I thought as I pulled back to catch her hooded gaze.

I need her, ran through my mind as I slipped off the only garment keeping me from her.

Moving to hover over her, I captured her lips, allowing her to taste just how sweet she was. As I held her attention with my lips, I lowered myself onto her, hovering my hips just above her. She gasped into my mouth as she felt my shaft graze against her skin.

I pulled up one more time, to make sure this was what she wanted. She lifted her hips slightly to meet mine, her wetness barely pressing against me. It was almost enough to have me plunge into her without a second thought.

She looked up at me, her breathing controlled and her eyes focused. Then she snaked her fingers around the back of my neck and into my hair.

“Please, Elek,” she pleaded and that was all I needed.

Bruising her lips with my own, I plunged myself into her. Again, I nearly lost myself as stars seemed to take over my vision. She was warm, inviting, and I fit into her perfectly.

After a pause to let her adjust, I was soon plunging again and again. Her labored breathing and small moans against my lips fueled my desires further. Bowing my head, I captured a nipple in my mouth. As I licked, sucked, and thrusted she panted out my name, seemingly begging for release. But she still wasn’t loud enough.

Nails scraped down my exposed back as I moved up to suck on the base of her neck. I couldn’t fight back my own moan as her nails dug deeper into my flesh, causing a trickling sensation to roll down my spine. It stung but I relished in it and quickened my pace. Faster and harder I thrusted, coming back to her lips to capture the one sound I was waiting for.

Then it came, the sound, her walls clenching me tightly, and my own loss of sense as she screamed into my mouth. I swallowed it all, including my own sounds of ecstasy. Her nails dug deeper, only prolonging the delicious sensation running through my body as I spilled into her.

When her grip loosened, I stared down at her. She was breathtaking from her flushed cheeks to her wide eyes. Rolling away, only to pull her against my chest, I rested my chin on the top of her head. There were no words shared - we didn’t need them. We just remained in each other’s arms until her aunt came to wake us in the morning, her own face flushed when she saw us embracing and fully unclothed.