Juniper’s eyes squeezed shut at the intensity. I brushed her hair back. “Eyes open, little witch. I want to see you.”
Eyes like night stared back at me, her expression softening and lips parting as I rolled my hips. Each of her exhales came with a small whimper that sent sparks down my spine.
With each stroke, we strengthened our bond, turning the tether between our souls into unbreakable glowing gold.
I set a gentle pace, exploring what made her eyes glaze over and adjusting my position until she twisted the sheets in her hands, turning her head and panting. I needed to see her come undone.
Despite the urge to rut into her, I kept steady and was rewarded by her body tensing as she let out a wordless cry. Her inner walls clenched around my cock as she came.
I slowed, but her magic surged between us, and it felt so fucking good, I couldn’t hold back my orgasm. Knowing I was filling her with my cum sent another wave of pleasure through me as I stayed deep inside of my little witch.
Through the haze, I covered Juniper’s mouth with myown. Her tongue brushed against mine as our bodies slowed. As we broke apart, she let out a sweet little groan that I wanted to hear again and again.
I kissed her and then pulled out. She pushed up onto her elbows and watched me as I cleaned her up. Her eyes sparkled as she gave me a shy smile. A single tear trailed down her cheek, and I swiped it away with my thumb.
“What’s the matter, love?”
With a rough exhale, she rubbed the heel of her hand over the same spot. “Nothing, I’m okay. It’s just a lot of emotions.”
My chest tightened, that cord between us tugging. Gingerly, I climbed up the bed and settled beside her.
“Tell me what you’re feeling.”
She fit perfectly against me, and I couldn’t help pulling her closer. It took her a moment to gather her words, but I would stay here with her in my arms forever.
“I’ve never had a partner treat me like this, like I’m precious. You’ve been so gentle. I feel so safe and taken care of.” Another tear caught in her lashes. “Don’t get me wrong, I like when you’re rough, but this was exactly what I needed.”
“I’ll always give you what you need,” I murmured, kissing her forehead. “You might have to ask sometimes. I’m not a seer,” I joked.
She let out a breathless laugh as I wiped another tear from her flushed cheek.
“I’d do anything for you,” I said, needing to be sure thatshe understood me.
Her exhale was long and jagged. “We have some things to figure out.”
“Are you hungry?” I asked softly. If she felt overwhelmed, my instinct was to feed her.
“Not really,” she said. “Honestly, I’m super tired. There’s been a lot of magic back and forth, and then the crying, and then all of that mind-blowing stuff you just did to me.”
It worried me that she was so tired, but likely she hadn’t recovered fully from expending all of her magic earlier that day. After she rested, I’d make sure she got a full meal.
“Alright, rest, little witch,” I murmured, pulling my duvet up over us.
She nestled against me, her head on my favorite pillow and her damp hair splayed over my sheets. It was my fantasy come to life. It didn’t take long for her lashes to flutter closed and her breathing to even out.
I could have gotten up and taken care of whatever was needed, but I finally had Juniper in my bed, and I wasn’t going to miss a second of it. For ages, I watched her sleep, until finally I drifted off too.
Chapter 19
Spicy Ramen Noodles
Juniper
Caspian snored. It was a soft, snuffly sound that made my heart go gooey. His body curled around my back, still naked. I rolled over, slowly extracting myself from his hold.
The duvet fell to his waist, showing way too much muscle and freckled skin. I promised myself I’d take the time to map every single spot. And he’d made it clear he wasn’t leaving my side, so we had the time.
A ridiculous, giddy smile filled my face.
