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His arms circled her waist, pulling her against his body. His fingers bit into her skin, strong enough to leave a mark. “I just need some time with my mate.”
His lips moved to her neck, and while his touch normally created that fiery burn to which there was no escape; it now left her with a shiver. She couldn’t decide if it were the demons, the king, or just the overall uncertainty, but her body was rigid and her hands were pushed against his chest.
“I want to talk to Dannika. Let’s see if she has any idea what we should do next.”
Colton’s lips moved to her collarbone. “Later. Ferguson will have reported what we saw in the demon cave. We have some time.”
She pushed against his chest, but his arms remained fastened around her. “Let me up, please.”
His gaze met hers. His pupils were like black saucers. “What’s wrong?”
“I told you. I want to talk to Dannika.”
His jaw ticked. “We can’t. She’s in discussions with Raine and Ferguson. They will contact us when they are ready for us to join them. I understand she’s your sister, but she is the queen first.” His arms relaxed around her.
“I understand her obligations,” Riley snapped. It wasn’t that he had said anything rude, or that she didn’t know, but there was an edge to his voice that seemed off. Uncaring. She moved away from him.
He pulled her back to him. “Come on, Riley. Don’t be like that.”
Her eyebrows arched. “Like what?”
“Dannika will do anything for you. If you ask her to drop what she is doing, she will. Keep in mind that the reapers still under her banner, are unhappy she will not lead them into battle.”
Was she being selfish? She couldn’t deny what he said was true. Dannika would do anything for her, and she had a precarious hold on the reaper clan. “You think they would turn on Ferguson?”
“Their fear of him is the only thing keeping them in line. Ferguson will never allow Dannika to go into battle, and the reapers see that as a sign of weakness.”
“Why would they want to risk her?” she asked.
“It’s not about risk. It’s about leadership. No man respects another that will order them to do something they will not.”
Riley shook her head. “Dannika went to battle. She doesn’t back down from anything. It’s Raine and Ferguson who are prohibiting her.” She took a deep breath. “And honestly, I’m thankful for that.”
Colton held his hand out to her, waiting for her to take it. “As am I. Dannika has no fear, and she wouldn’t think twice about putting herself in danger. She is too valuable to risk in a demon war.”
Riley took his hand, and settled in his lap. “I understand what you’re saying. She would drop everything for me. I don’t want her to appear to favor me in front of the reapers.”
Colton kissed her temple. “I’m glad you understand.”
She felt the tenderness in his kiss. “Can we check on my father soon? I would like to know if the herbs are helping him.”
“I sent a message to Maverick. He checked on him earlier. He is sleeping right now. Why don’t we give him an hour and then go see him?”
She smiled. “Thank you for thinking of him.” Her arms circled his neck.
This time, his kiss ignited the fire in her blood. Soon their tongues dueled with one another, seeking refuge. She clutched him tighter as he carried her to the bedroom and stood her by the bed.
She leaned against him when he removed his shirt, flinging it to the floor. His eyes flickered with arousal as he pulled her shirt over her head. He could shift their clothes to the shadows, but he enjoyed unwrapping her like a present, and she shivered in anticipation. His fingers caressed her sensitized skin as he lay her on the bed and lay beside her.
His eyes twinkled with black fire, reflecting the desire and need that burned for her alone. His low growl as he ripped the bra from her body so he could lavish attention on her nipples produced a ripple of excitement. A rush of liquid burned in her core. Her chest squeezed, making her gasp for breath. She wasn’t afraid he would hurt her; she was afraid she wouldn’t get enough of him. He was wild, gorgeous, and sexy. She didn’t want a tame shadow shifter. She wanted one with an insatiable appetite. One that hungered for her alone.
His smile was slight, a predator that had ensnared its prey as she pushed his jeans from his hips. She wanted that look forever. The devotion. The desire. The need to consume her and bring her countless pleasures over and over. She knew what he wanted. What he needed and she would fulfill every fantasy. Be the mate and lover he deserved. Time was a commodity they no longer possessed, but she would spend every second with him.
His head bent to her breast. She arched her back as he sucked her erect nipple into his mouth. Her body heated with each powerful pull of his lips. His other hand pinched her other nipple, applying enough pressure to send a rush of liquid between her legs. She moved restlessly, trying to reach for the ultimate sensation. He took her to the brink, but held her on the apex, not allowing her to surrender.
The desire in his eyes connected with the beast within her. Colton caught her with the intensity of his need, as if his eyes alone could ensnare her for all time. At that moment, she believed they could. He was a god and she, his worshipper. Her skin was sensitive as his eyes roamed her body, claiming every inch as his. He put a hand on her stomach as he moved over her body. Her clothes disappeared as his lust obliterated his patience.
Her breath came in ragged bursts that no longer sustained her. Colton held her on the apex of insanity, her body begging for the pleasure his eyes promised. She moaned when he bent down, kissing her inner thigh. His fingers bit into her skin, holding her in place. A prison she had no intention of escaping.
