He moved from her lips and began claiming every inch of her as his own. Trailing his tongue over her sensitive skin, nipping and playing with her skin while his hand continued to tease her buds, heightening her senses.
She was going crazy with need as he toyed with her. She felt his hot breath and soft lips creep up her inner thigh and gently kiss her center that was craving him.
“Derrick,” she whimpered out. She needed him now, and she knew he knew it. His lips trailed up her stomach, and he took a moment to take one of her buds into his mouth. She arched her chest into him and gasped as his tongue flicked over her, and she reached down, gripping his hair, pulling him up to her.
His lips crashed into hers as she felt him gently knee her legs apart for him. They were both more than ready for this. She felt the head of his arousal near her entrance, and with a deep thrust, he filled her up. They began dancing the dance of passion, meeting each other thrust for thrust. The sound of their heavy panting and moaning filled the air as they both reached their highs together.
“Gods, Lucie …” Derrick collapsed into her chest. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. “I missed you so much, baby,” he said, leaving light kisses on her chest.
“Mmmm, me too.” Lucie smiled in contentment as she wrapped her arms around his head, running her fingers through his hair.
For a moment, they stayed wrapped in each other, catching their breath, chests rising and falling against one another while their hearts pounded in rhythm. This was theirs. Two separate bodies sharing one existence, one heartbeat, one breath. Theysoaked each other in and let the weight of the moment settle between them.
“You know, my sweet Luce Luce …”
Lucie smiled as his thoughts raced into her head.
“I had a refrigerator brought in here, fully stocked. Plenty of drinks, and we can live on its contents for a couple of days.” Derrick lifted his head up and grinned at her mischievously. “And I really want to taste you again …”
Lucie giggled as she felt his desire rising already. “If you think you have the stamina to keep up with me.” She bit her lip coquettishly and felt his body lift upward slightly.
“Let’s see how long we can last before exhaustion kicks in. You up for the challenge?” Derrick smirked. “After all … that only took the edge off …”
She watched his eyes darken with desire as he began to lay siege upon her body again … and again … and again. Throughout the next few days and nights, they continued to reach for each other, satisfying their desires completely, only taking short breaks for fluids and one shower that ended up not being just a shower. They stayed locked up together for days, absorbing every moment they could.
Derrick helped her get dressed, gently kissing her bare shoulder before covering it with clothing … the first time they’d worn clothes in days. He continued to mentally praise her body over and over.
“Will you stop it?” Lucie giggled, swatting at him.
He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his chest. “Never. I’ll never stop praising my perfect little mate.” He kissed the tip of her nose. “Alas … the small remnants of nonperishable food are gone, and we cannot live off of each other.”
“I want a whole stack of pancakes!” Lucie smiled and thought of her brother. He always wanted her to make pancakes. She wondered how things were going with him and his new mate.
“We’ll visit them soon.”
“I know. We will. I plan on stopping there on the?—”
“No.”
“I’m not asking. On the way to find Beryl.” Lucie was going witch hunting very soon. Enough was enough. She knew Derrick planned to go back as well, and she was going with him. Lycans weren’t affected, and even if they were, she wasn’t one anymore. She was a dhampir like her mother, except she also had strong fairy magic. “I can see you looking for some sort of loophole around this. There isn’t one. I won’t ever be parted from your side again, and I am not staying in the dragon kingdom waiting around for you. Besides, Justice needs to see some action too, so he can test out his guardian skills.”
“You’re right, my little mate. We aren’t good apart, and I can’t be worrying about you the whole time. We’ll capture this witch together.” Derrick smiled and leaned his forehead against hers. He felt dumb that for a second he’d planned to leave her in the dragon kingdom. Of course, that wouldn’t work with Lucie. Not after everything. Especially not now, knowing she wasn’t in danger from the potion.
“But that isn’t right now. Not today. Today is a relaxing day,” Derrick said.
“What were the days before?”
“Oh, those were fun days but not relaxing. It takes work pleasing a woman like you. Very satisfying work.” Derrick grinned and tugged her into his side, walking her out the door. “Today, we are going to show the kingdom that their princess is safe.”
“After food, though?” Lucie listened to his chuckle.
“Yes. Food is first on the agenda. Myra?” Derrick called out.
“Sire.”
“Please ask the kitchen staff to prepare a breakfast feast. The princess and I are famished.”
“My lord.” Myra bowed her head with a faint smile and vanished.
