AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“Thank you, Lila.”
At that moment, Serena emerged from the crowd with our drinks. Lila gave me a knowing look before she started to slip away.
“Serena, you look beautiful,” Lila said.
“Thank you, as do you,” Serena responded as she handed me my drink.
“I’ll give you two some time together and see what Laux is getting himself up to,” Lila said as she disappeared into the party.
“So,” Serena said, looking at the buffet table. “What looks good?”
“Besides you?”
Serena laughed. It was the most beautiful noise in the entire galaxy. And I never wanted it to end.
SERENA
“I’ve thought it over, and I’m ready,” I said, watching Jalik turn to me from his side of the bed. A smile spread, filling his entire face, and crinkled the corners of his eyes.
“Are you really?” he asked, his eyes wide with genuine happiness.
I nodded, feeling certain. The idea was a bit scary when he first brought it up, but deep down, I knew that Jalik was all I had ever wanted. Now that he was willing to make a real commitment to me, I was excited.
It was just the idea of being physically claimed that gave me pause. Vinduthi claimed their mates with a mating bite, which actually rewrote their mates’ DNA to be more similar to the Vinduthi. That was why the other girls, though still human, now bore their mates’ tracery and had some of the skills normally reserved for Vinduthi like increased strength and speed.
Now being stronger, I could appreciate that. But changing my DNA? Being asleep for possibly two days, with no idea what was happening to my body and no power to stop it if I wanted to? It was a little nerve-wracking.
But tonight, I had the opportunity to talk to the girls who had already done it, and they assured me it would be fine. They had all lived through it, clearly, and expressed no regrets. In fact, they put my mind at ease about the process.
“I am. I talked to the other girls, and I’m all set. I’m ready to be your mate, Jalik.”
He rolled toward me and pulled my body into his. The kiss we shared was slow and sweet. His breath was warm on my face. Pressing his head to my forehead, he inhaled slowly.
“Are you sure?” he whispered against my mouth.
“Surer than I’ve ever been.”
I leaned into our kiss, letting my body melt into his. Our tongues swirled slowly, tasting each other’s sweetness as we shared warmth and desire.
I felt his hand snake its way under my shirt, trailing softly over the skin of my abdomen and up to my chest, sending shivers down my spine. His touch was featherlight but electrifying.
He pulled back slightly to look into my eyes, searching for any sign of regret or hesitation. Finding none, he smiled again and leaned in to deepen the kiss once more. It was like nothing else I had ever experienced, soft yet firm. I became lost in him entirely.
Jalik continued to explore my mouth while his hand slipped behind my neck, holding me close and pulling me nearer. The sound of our breathing intensified as our bodies pressed together.
Our kiss increased in passion as our tongues entwined, matching the quickening pace of our heartbeats. My fingers intertwined with his hair as I held him tightly against me. It felt so right being this close to him.
We broke apart for air, both heaving heavy sighs simultaneously before allowing ourselves another moment of silence to soak in the moment.
Jalik’s lips left my mouth, but they were still close enough to feel the warmth of his breath as he murmured. “I promise to take good care of you, my love.”
His hands roamed over my body possessively, tracing every contour with his fingertips as he nipped at my earlobe playfully. My heart raced in anticipation. With a gentle nudge, he rolled me onto my back and pressed his weight against me, making sure I felt how aroused he was.
The friction between us made my body bloom with arousal. He leaned in again, kissing me softly on the jaw before trailing kisses down to my neck, causing goosebumps to rise on my skin. His teeth grazed lightly against my collarbone, and I gasped softly.
“You taste so sweet,” he whispered against my skin before sucking gently on it while thrusting his hips against mine in a slow rhythm. The smell of his musky scent filled the room as he pulled away slightly to speak again. His eyes locked onto mine.
“I can’t believe you’re willing to give yourself to me completely.” His voice was filled with a mix of disbelief and wonderment as if he couldn’t comprehend what I offered him.
