Page 132 of The Night the Sea Kept Me

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I guide him deeper into the narrow fissure, the rock walls constricting until they enclose us completely. The darkness is absolute, but my body knows his, memorized in the time we've spent together.

I push him back against the smooth stone, and he goes willingly, his spine arching as he hits the wall with a soft thud.

I crush my mouth against his.

This kiss a collision. I taste the salt of his tears mingled with the frantic heat of his desire. My rough tongue sweeps into his mouth, claiming the space, demanding his complete surrender. Vaelis groans into the kiss, opening wider for me. His hands tangle deep into my wet hair, anchoring my face to his.

I break the kiss only to drag my open mouth down his strong jaw. I drag my teeth across the pulse point at the base of his throat, not hard enough to break skin, but with enough pressure to make him gasp, his head falling back against the rock.

Then I use my voice.

I drop the pitch low, humming directly against his skin. The heavy acoustic resonance transfers seamlessly from my vocal cords into his flesh. The water between us heats instantly, steam rising in the cold depths.

Vaelis shudders violently. His long tail curls tight around my gray one, our fins tangling together in the dark.

"Kael," he begs.

My hands travel down his chest, my rough, scarred palms scraping against his smooth skin. The contrast of our textures is intoxicating—his perfection against my monstrosity. I trace the sharp lines of his ribs, grip his narrow waist, my fingers digging into his sides.

I kiss a path down his stomach, humming with every press of my lips.

The vibration is a physical weapon of pure pleasure. Vaelis thrashes against the rock wall, his fins snapping open, rigid and trembling in the dark water.

My rough hands continue their downward journey, tracing the elegant curve where his torso meets his powerful tail. The texture of his scales changes here, becoming finer, more delicate. With infinite care, I spread his ventral fins wide, exposing the sensitive slit beneath to the cool water of our sanctuary.

I press my face close against the tender tail, feeling the frantic pulse of his blood beneath my lips. I speak a single, heavy word directly against his most vulnerable place, the syllable vibrating through water and scale.

"Beautiful," I growl, the possessive claim resonating through his entire frame.

The acoustic shockwave strikes with devastating precision. Vaelis's back arches violently against the stone wall, a groan tearing from his throat. The sound ricochets in the confined space, sharp and piercing. His fingers claw desperately at my broad shoulders, nails scrabbling for grip against my tough skin, leaving pale half-moons that quickly fade.

My rough tongue joins, tracing the edges of his now exposed slit while I continue to hum those deep, heavy notes against him. I lap at his slick heat, now hard and protruding heavily fromits protective sheath. Each rumble of approval sends another tremor through his body. I play his nerves like an instrument, mastering each response, drawing out each shudder and gasp.

My sun shatters in the dark.

His climax hits him like a tidal wave, tearing a loud, unrestrained sob from his lips. His entire body convulses, tail thrashing against the stone walls, sending small pebbles raining down around us. Then he slumps forward, all strength gone, his weight sagging against me.

I catch him immediately, sliding my arms around his back, holding him securely against my chest. He pants, his cheek resting against my collarbone, the rapid rhythm of his breathing a counterpoint to the steady beating of my heart.

But I give him no time to recover. The primal need inside me roars for total completion, for the absolute claiming of what belongs to me.

I lift him higher against the stone wall, positioning his limp form. The movement is fluid, effortless. I align our bodies, my tail providing the leverage needed.

"Wrap," I command, my voice like gravel from the deepest trenches.

Vaelis obeys instantly, even in his exhausted state. His crimson tail coils tight around my waist, the scales sliding against mine in a delicious friction. He locks his fins behind my back, anchoring himself completely to my solid mass.

My fingers trace the delicate seam where his scales give way to softer flesh, testing the resistance. I find his entrance and press my thumb gently against it.

Vaelis gasps, his body tensing momentarily before relaxing into my touch. I work my thumb in small circles, coaxing the tight ring to yield. When he's sufficiently prepared, I add a second finger, stretching him carefully to make sure he's ready. His breath hitches with each careful movement, but hedoesn't protest, only wraps his tail tighter around me in silent encouragement.

I press forward, entering him in one slow, deliberate stretch.

Vaelis gasps sharply, the sound catching in his throat.

His nails bite deeper into my shoulders, a counterpoint to the overwhelming pressure. He tilts his head back, his golden eyes wide and blown completely black in the shadows that surround us. I’m filling every empty space inside him, stretching him to his limits.

I freeze my movements, giving him time to adjust. I watch his face intently, reading the shift in his expression, the sharp pinch of pain gradually transforming into a deep, overwhelming bloom of pleasure. His body begins to soften around me.