My heart slammed against my ribs. Before I could fight back, his mouth crashed down on mine, brutal and punishing.
Teeth bit into my lower lip. His tongue forced its way in, like he wanted to devour me whole.
My mind went blank. This hadn't happened last life! He never came to my room!
Why was this life different?
"What?" His fingers gripped my chin, forcing me to look at him. "Scared now? You had plenty to say a minute ago."
I bit my lip, forcing myself to stay calm, but my heart was going insane. If I could get pregnant fast, I could leave sooner!
"Scared?" I bit out the word, shoving Cedric hard. I dug through the messy bundle for the vial Mother had given me and drank it down.
Then I grabbed his collar and pushed him back onto the bed, climbing onto his lap. "You want a baby? Fine!"
Cedric froze. He clearly hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
"Do you know what you're doing?" His voice was low and dangerous.
"Of course I do." I started unbuttoning my dress. My heart was about to explode out of my chest, but I kept going.
I'd never been like this with Cedric before. Never this bold.
Cedric lay beneath me, chest heaving. I could feel the anger in his eyes shifting to lust. His muscles tensed.
"Good." His gaze turned more dangerous. "Since you said it, don't you dare regret it."
"Shut up! I don't want to hear you talk!" I practically bit his lip, rough and wild, tearing at his clothes.
Cedric stilled for a heartbeat. Then his hand clamped behind my head, deepening the kiss, his tongue invading every inch of my mouth.
Cedric's hand slid between my thighs, finding my most sensitive spot.
"Mmm..." A moan escaped me. My body went liquid under his touch.
My wolf rolled excitedly in my chest, whimpering with joy.
His fingers traced slow, torturous circles, coaxing wetness from me. "Already this wet for me?" His voice was rough against my ear. "Your body's more honest than your mouth, Alice."
"Shut—ah!" My retort died as he slid two fingers inside me. My hips bucked involuntarily.
"That's it," he growled. "Take what you want."
I fumbled with his belt, finally freeing him. He was hard, thick in my hand. I stroked him once, twice, relishing the groan that tore from his throat.
"Fuck, Alice."
I positioned myself over him and sank down in one swift motion.
We both gasped. The stretch burned, but I didn't stop until he was buried completely inside me.
"Christ," Cedric hissed, fingers digging into my hips. "You're so fucking tight."
I didn't give him time to adjust. I rose up and dropped back down, setting a punishing rhythm. My hands braced on his chest as I rode him, taking my pleasure, chasing that edge.
"Is this—ah—what you wanted?" I panted. "Me using you for your seed?"
Something dark flashed in his eyes. Before I could blink, he flipped us over, pinning me beneath him on the bed.