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She rolled her eyes, then splashed me with water, soaking my shirt completely.
“Now look what you’ve done. I’m going to have to take my shirt off.” I clucked my tongue and slowly peeled it from my body. Mariah’s eyes drifted over my shoulders, my chest, my abs. When her gaze found mine again, it flickered with heat that hadn’t been there before.
With the warm glow of the candles bouncing off the bathroom walls, Mariah nestled in the bubble bath, looking at me like that, and the bubbles barely covering her chest…desire, hot and needy, sparked to life in my veins. My mate’s smooth curves were on display as well, and I couldn't resist the urge to lean forward and press my lips against the soft skin where her neck met her collarbone.
I could hear her heartbeat quicken.
“Tell me if I’m wrong,” I murmured into her ear, gently nipping at her earlobe, “but I was under the impression you liked it a little rough.”
She jerked back and swatted at my shoulder. “You know what I meant, Evan.”
“Of course I do.” I didn’t miss the smirk on her lips as I moved behind so I could reach her shoulders, kneading her tight muscles.
“Good.” She relaxed under my touch, her eyes closing as she sighed again.
My fingers moved along her skin, slowly working their way along her shoulders and over her back. “How was your first day of school?”
She shrugged, her shoulders tensing. “The classes were good. It was a lot to take in, but I think I’ll get the hang of it.”
“I know you will.”
After a few minutes, she relaxed some more, her body feeling loose and at ease beneath my touch. She opened her eyes and glanced back at me over her shoulder, grinning a little. “You know, I guess you’re right.”
“While I love hearing that, I have to ask, how so?”
“In certain situations,” she said, her tongue darting out to wet her lips, “I might be okay with you being a little rough.”
My dragon rumbled in approval, and my pulse ratcheted up. “Is that so?”
“Mmhmm…”
I ran my hands over her shoulders again, but this time, I brushed them over her sides, the tips of my fingers grazing her breasts.
Her breath hitched, and I did it again before pulling my hands back.
“Evan,” she said, whining in protest, and I had to laugh.
“Don’t worry, I’m not done.” I stood and stepped out of my shorts, shoving my boxers to the floor. My cock was standing at attention, and I didn’t miss the way Mariah stared as I stepped into the bathtub and settled in behind her.
“I need to make sure you’re fully relaxed,” I purred into her ear before my teeth brushed her neck. My arms came around from behind, wrapping around her waist and pulling her to me.
She gasped, and I gritted my teeth at the need burning through me. I wanted her so fucking badly. But I wanted this to be on her terms.
I brought my hands to her breasts and teased her nipples. “Just how rough do you like it?”
My mind flashed back to all the different ways and places Mariah and I had sex, sometimes raw and primal, sometimes sweet and tender, and every variation in between. Each time was amazing and magical and pure fucking bliss.
I pinched her nipples hard enough to make her squeak in surprise, then caressed them lovingly. Her pulse pounded as I kissed down her throat, my body curling around her.
“That was good,” she said, breathing hard, and I chuckled, knowing exactly what the look on her face meant. She wanted this just as much as I did, and she didn’t care how.
“In that case…” That was the only warning I gave before I moved my hands to her hips and lifted her up, turning her around and placing her right on my lap. She straddled me, my cock trapped between my body and her pussy lips. Fuck if this wasn’t the perfect place to be.
I groaned as she rocked her hips, my fingers digging into her ass.
Mariah smiled down at me, and I thought my chest might crack from seeing that smile. Today had been rough, but we’d made it through. Now I could make it all up to her.
I sat up, weaving my fingers in her hair, bringing her mouth to mine. As our lips crashed together, it really did feel like my chest was ripping open. So many emotions and sensations coursed through me, a tidal wave of intensity as Mariah let her guard down and our connection flared—not the same as the mate bond, but it was enough. I needed to feel this like I did my next breath.
