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She feels it too.

She needs me too.

“I know.” I pull back enough so she can see me, believe me. “I am here.”

“I don’t…” Her eyes are wide as she looks into mine. “I don’t understand.”

“I know.” I say it again and press my lips to hers.

I had hoped.

I had always hoped I would find my mate.

But Nix, the goddess in my arms, she had no idea.

She is human.

She did not know to dream of this.

“I am here,” I reassure her.

She might not understand what’s happening between us, but she feels that it’s right.

We both felt our hearts stop. We both feel them beating now.

Together.

She slides her other hand up into my hair. Then she grips the second horn. Tight.

My eyes roll back as my head lifts. Pulling against her hold. Increasing the pressure.

That sound rumbles in my chest again.

I think I’m purring.

Nix uses her grip on my horns to drag herself higher.

My cock pulses. Threads in my boxer briefs start to snap.

I flex my fingers against her core.

Lift her higher.

Bring her mouth to mine.

She licks the tip of my fang.

My cock leaks.

My purr gets louder.

Then the scent of ripe cherries crashes down around me.

Nix gasps, and my eyes snap open.

I look at her, trying to find⁠—

She opens her mouth. And sticks her tongue out.