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“Your smile is beautiful,” I whisper next to her ear as I press a gentle kiss onto her cheek.
Tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear, she gives me a shy half-grin. Words don’t escape her lips, but her eyes tell me she’s appreciative of my compliment. Adeena still hasn’t adjusted to the endless shower of compliments and praise I wash over her daily. From what I understand, she was well-loved growing up, and tributes were a large part of her family life. Sometimes my well-intended praise makes her feel warm and cherished, but other times it reminds her of the family she lost. I’m still not sure how to work around it.
I sit quietly while watching Adeena devour the bread and fruit. Her small hands pluck the green grapes one at a time, popping them into her open mouth as soon as it’s ready for the next one.
“Are you ready to head back? I thought we could spend the afternoon enjoying each other’s company from the comfort of our bed.” My words are low, softly caressing the tender part of her neck as they pass over her. I can see her shoulders roll back ever so slightly, dropping into a more relaxed position.
She turns her cheek into mine, leaning closer as she says, “As much as I would love that,high lord,I have other plans for us.”
I rub my hand over my trousers as her words harden my cock. She knows what those two words do to me, and she constantly uses them to get what she wants, and I am not ashamed to admit it works every time.
Her sterling eyes drift lower, landing on my hand as it presses into my cock. Those gorgeous eyes fill with desire as she licks her bottom lip, trying her best to maintain focus. She struggles to drag her eyes back to my face.
“Oh?” I smile, stroking her jaw with my thumb. “And what are those other plans? What could be more important thanthis?” I ask as I point to the growing bulge in my trousers.
“I’ve been working on something while you’ve been away in Tartarus.” She jumps to her feet, quickly pulling on her trousers and boots. “Stand up, I want to show you.”
I rise, standing next to her, unsure of what she’s about to show me. “Here?”
“Yes, here,” she rolls her eyes at my curious question. “Back up.”
A sly smile washes across my lips. “I like it when you tell me what to do,” I growl as I take three steps back. Her gentle eyes watch me, patiently waiting for me to obey. “Is this far enough?”
She nods, taking a step away from me. “Yes. It’s not perfect, but I finally feel like I’m good enough to show you.”
My heart sinks a little. The thought of my mate feeling like she must be proficient at anything before she shows me doesn’t sit well with me. I want to see and hear about everything she does, and it doesn’t matter if she’s masterful of the skill or absolute trash. I want to be there for it all. Ineedto be there for it all.
Forcing a smile back to my face as I meet her eyes, I say, “Well I’d love to see whatever it is.”
Adeena breathes in deeply, then releases the breath as she steadies her feet. I am unsure of what she’s about to do, but I love watching this woman put her all into everything she does.
She takes another step away, inching closer and closer to the edge of the tall rock overlooking the lake.
“You’re going to fall,” I impulsively remind her.
My fingers stretch at my sides, forming fists, then opening as I try to maintain control of myself.
“Am I?” She raises a brow at me as she continues her path backward.
“If you get any closer to the edge of that rock, you’re going to.” I take a step closer, naturally feeling the need to save her from falling.
“Mmm, no,” she wags her finger at me. “Stay there.”
I freeze in place, pushing against every instinct inside me begging to grab her wrist before she falls. I need to be more patient with her. I need to trust she knows what she’s doing, even when I have no idea what she’s about to do. I silently scold myself for not allowing her the space she needs to be free.
Stopping as close to the edge as she can without falling, she watches me, and I swear I see a hint of adrenaline flush through her irises. Her eyes close for a moment, and I feel a warm wind slip past me as she summons her magic.
Adeena’s grand silver wings expand behind her, unfolding as she releases them from her body. They effortlessly slip through slits in her tunic, specially designed for wings like ours. Shimmery silver dust falls around her, reflecting light as it drifts through rays of sunshine.
My breath quickens as I watch the divine beauty that comes with being fae unravel before me. Adeena was lovely as a human, but as a fae, she is other-worldly, a true goddess in the flesh.
Her wings are fully stretched now, fluttering in the breeze created by her magic as it flows through her. I can’t help but smile while I watch her.
“Are you ready?” she asks with a grin plastered across her face.
Before I can respond, she’s falling backward, plummeting toward the glittering waters below. I rush forward, afraid to see her hit the water with her wings stretched so wide. A fall from this height is guaranteed to break a wing.
“No!” I shout. “Tuck your wings!”
