A blink of the eye later, my left wrist and ankle were uncuffed, and a moment later my right side. My shoulders ached a little bit when I pulled my arms in to push up off the bed. My back protested for a second as I straightened.
I’d totally fucked this up, but it didn’t change how I felt. I wanted the bond, and I’d own that.
I whirled around, desperately seeking Drake. My breath escaped me as I spotted him, a vision before me on his knees. Unashamed as he gazed up at me from the floor.
My fingers grasped my chest as I stuttered, “Wh…What are you doing?”
My eyes feasted upon his body, firm and defined, each muscle begging to be touched. Yet I couldn’t bring myself to look away from his piercing blue eyes, full of such raw desire that it almost scorched me.
He reached for the hand at my side and grabbed it, bringing it up to his mouth to kiss softly. Holding onto it, he squeezed, “I promise to honor our bond and put it first before everything else in my life. Nothing and no one supersedes you. I will protect not only your body, but your heart as well.”
The hand on my chest lifted to cover my mouth as it popped open, completely stunned by this incredible man on his knees for me, vowing to cherish me and be the best mate he could be.
A cheeky grin popped his dimple back into existence as he tacked on, “Also, I know it’s too soon, but I want you to wear a ring on this finger soon to mark you to everyone who can’t see the mark on your neck when it’s hidden by your hair,” before lowering his lips to kiss my ring finger.
And here I thoughtImight have scaredhimby moving too fast.
I shook my head and laughed softly at his request. “We’ll see about that,” I mused, not completely opposed to the idea, but knowing it was something I needed to think on and discuss with my other mates. I didn’t want to make choices with one when it impacted the others.
With a raised eyebrow that practically screamedI’m going to put that ring on your fucking finger whether you want it or not,he dropped my hand to lift his wrist to his mouth. Massive fangs descended and gleamed in the light as he opened wide before biting into his skin. His blood ran black as it poured from the wound and coated his lips as he retracted his fangs.
A flash of fear flickered in his eyes as he glanced from the dark liquid and back to me. “I know that the color looks grotesque, but it won’t hurt you. It’s just like any other vampire’s blood.”
The moment of insecurity had me kicking my heels off and dropping to my knees in front of him.
I wasn’t scared of him, nor ashamed of anything that made him different.
Without hesitation, I gripped his wrist and brought it to my mouth, latching onto the wound and sucking on it long and hard. My tongue lapped at the blood, loving the rich flavor that exploded on my tongue.
A groan came from him, making my eyes pop open despite not realizing they’d closed. I saw his free hand stroking his cock and his lips parting as he watched me drink his blood.
“Fuck,Comoara,”he hissed as I pulled away begrudgingly and let my own fangs descend before biting into my wrist and offering it to him.
His eyes darted back and forth between the offering and my face, his tongue darting out to lick his upper lip. “Are you sure? We can’t go back.”
Searching deep within my soul, I asked myself the same question.Are you sure?
The sting of the situation with Andrei was still present, but more than ever, I felt determined to ensure I claimed what was mine and protect it.
With a slight nod of my head, I reaffirmed my choice. “I’m sure.”
Then he was on me, quickly putting me on my back and settling between my legs before shoving into me as his fangs pierced my wrist all in one smooth move. As he pounded into me and drank from me, I had to agree with his earlier sentiment, this felt like the closest I’d ever get to heaven.
Once again, it was as if I hovered outside of my body as I felt our connection snap into place. My neck burned, and I smiled at the thought of finally being marked by all three of my men.
He growled like a wild animal, and I gasped as his eyes turned black, staring deep into my own. Little black veins appeared beneath his eyes, spreading out over his cheeks.
While it did catch me off guard, I wasn’t afraid. I wanted all of him, and I wanted to know all of him. He was giving that to me and letting me see him—the real him.
I reached up with both hands, brushing my fingers across his cheeks before digging my hands into his soft hair and tugging. “Fuck me like you mean it, Drake,” I commanded, wanting to reassure him that I wasn’t scared or going anywhere, and to toss in a healthy dose of bratty sass for good measure.
He growled, letting go of my wrist with his mouth before both of them and holding them against the floor above my head with one of his hands.
“Then scream my name like you mean it,Comoara,”he rebutted, smirking as his black eyes faded to reveal his beautiful blue ones once more.
And then he did exactly what I requested and fucked me like it was the last time he’d ever be able to do so. With a masterful touch on my clit, I saw stars as he fucked me at a pace that tapped into his vampire speed and took my breath away.
“Drake!” I screamed, making him rumble and smirk.
