cloak. No skin contact, but every part of me responded with goose bumps. “What do you mean?”
“I know what puts you to sleep,” he stated as he pulled me against him. “And I also know it’s something you need right now. I’m willing to let you rest first if you prefer.”
My pussy throbbed.
“I don’t have time for this,” I huffed as I tried to push him away.
“The hard way it is.” His grin told me he wasn’t all that disappointed by my choice. My heart raced as the surrounding scenery changed. He dematerialized all my clothes and my bare back hit soft silk sheets. Then he was above me, hiking up one leg and letting his hand roam over my pulsing clit.
“I love everything I can do to you with your powers.”
“Shut up,” I moaned. How did he manage my powers so quickly? Damn Soul Reaper. My thighs quaked with my need for him. His touch was all I yearned for, and he’d give it to me. Even when I should be ignoring my needs and saving my—
“I want to do this to you forever,” he whispered into my ear.
Hades, he felt so terrific. He was my haven in this dark time. Hooking my arms around his neck, I breathed him in before tasting his salty skin. It was when he moved just enough to sear me with a scorching kiss that I gave in completely to Shepherd.
Yes.
“You feel so good.” I traced my fingers down his back, and he arched beneath my touch. “Why do you feel this right? The worlds are crumbling, and yet why is this the only place I want to be?” I admitted. He kissed the tears away before they could slide into my hair. “In your arms.”
Raising up, he dragged me into a sitting position beside him. I splayed my hand on his chest as he spoke. “This soul reaper is yours. Your will, your safety, your life is mine. I live for you now and nothing else. I know I’m in this world for you. Nothing made sense until you about why I was born a soul reaper and why I survived, but now I could be a fucking speck on your shoulder and not care if it meant being by your side.”
“That’s a lie,” I mumbled as I studied the darkened stare he tried to mask.
“You’re right. A speck isn’t strong enough to keep men away from you. I’d need to be a wolf.”
“That wouldn’t work either. I need your touch. I want to finally feel you inside me.” I reached out and stroked his cock. “How can I if you were anything else but my soul reaper?”
His blazing violet eyes burned me with their intensity. “Prudence,” he croaked.
My grip on him slackened as he placed his lips against my neck, leaving a wet trail down to my heaving breasts. I stroked him. My nipples pebbled as his hot breath fanned against one, then the other.
“I want you,” I whimpered. "Now.”
“Easy, Princess.” He grasped my hand, stopping my movements. “I’ll deliver.”
Releasing his cock, I climbed onto his lap. “You know I’m more than ready. You’ve given me plenty of time.”
Guiding his length against my clit, he thrust between my slick folds. Oh... My skin heated as I watched. Back and forth. He moved so slowly my clit pulsed, and my body clenched every time his crown neared my opening. Please! He needed to stop prolonging. I wanted to experience sex with him so badly my body shook. Sliding between my slick folds again, Shepherd groaned, and my arms trembled as I held his shoulders to keep myself upright. Slightly delirious, I wanted to fall on my back and let him have his way with me. He controlled my hips above him instead, in no rush to push in or push me down and drive home.
Lowering his head, he watched as he moved my body. Oh, Hades. That’s so sexy. Knowing my mate’s attention was all mine.
“Shepherd.” His purple gaze met mine, and it was like a door opened between us, welcoming me home. This. The connection between us. I never wanted to look away.
His brows pinched as if he was in pain. Shepherd leaned forward and dragged his lips over mine. Leisurely, we kissed until he exhaled and met my gaze. “Use me, Princess. Take me in,” he commanded hoarsely. “Make us whole.”
Raising up on my knees, Shepherd helped guide me until I was directly over his swollen cock. We held that