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Celeste’s silver eyes sparkled as she watched me. “I don’t know,” she said. “Whatareyou going to do with me,alpha?” When I hesitated for just a moment, thinking over thepossibilities, her eyes brightened. “Or you should ask yourself, whatIam going to do toyou?”
“Is that so?” I said, my interest piqued. I pulled her shoes off and tossed them onto the floor before removing my own. Hoisting myself up onto the bed, I crawled over to her as she propped herself back up onto her knees.
Celeste tried to move toward me, but I was faster, grabbing one hip and pulling her closer as she giggled. She leaned up to steal a kiss as I tipped my head to one side, nuzzling into the side of her neck instead. My mouth watered with her that close, so I just kissed the soft skin there instead.
She groaned and tipped her head to the side more. My eyes flashed.You know what you’re doing,I thought, and she sensed me, her lips curling upward in a grin.
Before I could counter, she turned again, pressing her mouth to mine. She nipped at my lower lip as I groaned. The moment I opened, she curled her tongue around mine, matching it to the undulation of her hips as she reorganized herself and pressed ever closer. I loved everything about Celeste, but especially when she was all wily like this.
As she pulled away for a breath, she grabbed at my shirt, already tugging at it. She was right—we were wearing entirely too much clothing for this. It fell away, and I slid my arms out as she reached down to unbutton my trousers. I growled softly, not about to be the only naked one. I grabbed the hem of her shirt, tugging it over her head, even though it stalled our progress on the pants.
It didn’t stop her for long, and after a moment, she freed my thickening cock. I paused, groaning as she wrapped her fingers around my length, stroking me several times. She paused before letting go for just a moment, fumbling with her own pants and pushing them off. It gave me enough time to catch my breath,the cool air against my sensitive skin allowing me to regain some composure.
That didn’t last long.
Once naked, Celeste pushed at my chest with a few fingers. As I rocked back to give her space, she climbed up onto my hips, grinding against me. I groaned at the feeling of her slick wetness sliding over my cock and leaned the rest of the way back, allowing my shoulders to hit the mattress.
Celeste grinned as she mounted me, her knees pressing into the sheets as she hovered just over my erection. Her silver eyes met mine, and I watched her, caught in the sheer affection I found there. But the moment lasted too long, and soon my rushing desire returned. I growled as I grabbed both of her hips, pulling her back toward me.
She groaned, reaching down between us to guide me in properly. She sighed, satisfied, as I slid inside, and I echoed the sound.
I squeezed my legs to support her as she rode me, watching every flex of her muscles as she tilted her hips. Every time my cock brushed against her just right, she groaned, her fingertips digging into my shoulders, her nails biting at my skin. The little hint of pain was perfect, and I found myself getting lost in the sensations as she rode her own desires, controlling the slowly quickening pace.
Suddenly, she squeezed, a wicked gleam in her eyes. My eyes flashed wide. I had no intention of climaxing before her, but she tilted her hips and squeezed again. I was powerless. I knew there was no magic between us, but it still felt as if she’d caught me in a spell. I groaned, squeezing her hips as I bucked upward, spilling myself within her.
Celeste groaned at the sensation, tipping her head back as she continued to ride me for another few moments. “Celeste,” I groaned. And that was all it took.
Her eyes flashed back open, and she whimpered, her orgasm a trembling, growing thing as she clenched even tighter. If I hadn’t just emptied myself, I would have done it then. Instead, I matched her soft noises with my own until we were both spent, breathless and smiling as she melted on top of me, sprawled contentedly over my chest.
Chapter 9
Celeste
Fenris’s Private Villa
Isla Lobo, Panama
Time Until the Eclipse: 16 Days
The next three days passed in a blur as we settled into routines. During the day, I’d study, trying some gentle healing spells with Val’s aid as we tried to ease my aunt’s state of mind. She still wasn’t terribly responsive, but at least I could take comfort in knowing she wasn’t much worse off. I spent the afternoons with Liana and Abi, and after dinner, Liana, Fenris, and I would visit Lyka.
To my great relief, Lyka seemed interested in Liana’s presence every time we visited. He’d even allowed me to practice some of the same gentle spells on him that I’d used on Esme earlier. He still bristled whenanyonepoked around in his mind space, yet his reactions were much more muted when Liana was present. I wasn’t sure if she soothed him, or if he wanted to avoid scaring her again.
I sighed, leaning back in my chair as I reflected on my progress. I was still in Esme’s room, reviewing a spell in the peace and quiet. Val had already left to meet Morgan; I just wanted to sit with my aunt longer. I was still upset with Esme, yet it felt wrong to leave her alone twenty-three hours out of the day.
I looked back down at the open page, pressing my lips together. I was reviewing the complex spell meant to tie my life force to Fenris’s at the eclipse as his Lunar Bride, and it was way more involved than anything I’d attempted previously—even the teleportation I’d managed twice before. The spell combined several classes of magic into one advanced work. Hopefully, the power I’d channel through the eclipse itself would be enough to help me finish it.
That was to say nothing of the time limit or the immortal god in our way.
When Fenris had first brought up the notion that I’d become immortal on correctly executing this spell, I was taken aback. The idea of living forever at first frightened me. I could barely imagine the span of one hundred years, let alone centuries. Now, however, the idea of spending all those lifetimes with my fated mate filled me with longing. But once Zyanya had seared a death mark into my skin, I knew it was just a beautiful dream I’d never get to realize.
Even if our life forces were tied together, it'd kill me before the eclipse ended. Fenris wouldn’t have any of his powers as Lunar Lord, and I wouldn’t be the Lunar Bride.
I wonder what Lunar Bride I would be. Or would have been.
Fenris would still be the ruler. He was the god of the wolf shifters, and guardian of the line between the paranormal and normal worlds, but I would take on some of that responsibility with the title. There hadn’t been an official title during Fenris’s own lifetime, so he couldn’t even fully explain what being aLunar Bride meant. It was open to interpretation, which meant I’d be able to work as I saw fit, but that was still a lot of weight on my shoulders. No matter what it really meant, though, the most important thing would be helping Fenris. He deserved to have someone by his side.
A soft, snuffling noise brought me back to reality. I glanced over, blinking as I realized Esme’s eyes were open.
