She could feel him writhing as she rotated her hips against him.
He leaned his head back and growled like a caged beast. He braced his feet against the mattress and pressed his hips up, driving himself even deeper into her.
When Amanda came, she screamed from the force of it.
She felt Kyrian go ramrod stiff.
"Don't move," he hissed.
She obeyed without question as he clenched his eyes shut and ground his teeth. His body trembled beneath hers and she saw more sweat beading on his forehead.
After a minute, he let out an elongated breath. He opened his eyes and stared at her. "Now can I get free?"
She nodded as she realized he still hadn't come. He had fought it with all his strength.
Even though she understood why, a part of her was hurt to realize he didn't trust her enough.
Stop that ! she snapped at herself. What kind of selfish stupidity is that? He needs his powers.
Now more than ever.
Startling her, Kyrian easily ripped the fabric of the ties and freed his hands. Immediately, he gathered her into his arms and held her close. "Thank you, sweeting," he said, kissing her softly.
She smiled at him. "My pleasure."
He laughed at that and settled her down to lie by his side. He spooned up behind her and held her as if he were afraid to let go.
It wasn't long before he fell asleep. His hot breath fell against her bare shoulder.
Amanda reveled in it and hoped that because of what she'd done tonight, he would survive his next confrontation with Desiderius.
Amanda came awake to the sound of the phone ringing. Pulling back from Kyrian, she realized they were lying entwined. Her face flamed as she recalled what she had done with him. Never had she been so unabashed and yet with him she didn't mind.
Sliding out of his arms, she grabbed the phone in Esmeralda's room. "Hello?"
It was Esmeralda. "Mandy, thank goodness you're still there. My car broke down. I'm on the side of the road. Any chance you can come pick me up?"
"Sure."
She jotted down the location, then took a quick shower and went back to the guest room to dress.
She leaned over Kyrian and kissed his cheek. As she pulled away, he grabbed her. "Where are you going?"
"To pick up Essie."
"It's not safe."
"It's broad daylight. I'm fine."
She saw the reluctance in his eyes. "How long to sundown?"
"Hours still."
"All right, but come right back."
"Yes, sir, Commander, sir."
"You're not funny."