Page 101 of Nocturnal Desires


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He then turns to me, “Do you Pearl, pod mother, take Loukas as your bonded mate and accept his place at your side and you at his?”

“I do,” I reply.

“Not that I need to ask, after knowing you for so long…” Alaric begins. “But do you promise to guide and protect all members of the pod and parliament from this day forward, until your dying breath?”

I look out at the large crowd on land, seeing not only my friends and family from all the supernatural factions but also everyone from Loukas’ parliament as well. Then I look to the sea, seeing all the members of my and Narissa’s pod swimming, humming the tune of our people.

“I do,” I declare.

“With Mother Moon as our witness, I declare Loukas and Pearl bonded mates and the alpha pair of both the Luminara Sea Nymphs and the Greek Parliament.”

The sea nymphs just off shore join in a harmonious chorus, a symphony of underwater voices that adds a magical layer to the nighttime ceremony.

As husband and wife, Loukas and I seal our union with a kiss that speaks volumes—a kiss that tastes of salt and dreams, of passion and promises, beneath the silvery gaze of the moon. Everyone erupts in joyous cheers, and the beach seems to come alive with the celebration of a love that defies convention under the night sky.

The celebration continues into the night, with a feast of exotic fruits and seafood that seems to appear magically. The sea nymphs, vampires, and shifters dance under the moonlit sky, their laughter mingling with the rhythmic crash of the waves. It is a joyous affirmation of love's ability to transcend the boundaries of the known and embrace the magic that lies within the heart.

As Loukas and I stand on the beach, surrounded by those who have witnessed our union, I can't help but reflect on the extraordinary journey that has brought us to this moment.

Love, it seems, is the most potent magic of all, capable of bridging the vast expanse between land and sea, between different worlds and realms, even under the enchanting veil of the night. Our union marks a harmonious convergence of two beings who, against all odds, find solace and completion in eachother. The island, now bathed in the soft glow of the moon, seems to bear witness to a love that will echo through the ages—the love between a sea nymph and a shifter, bound by a nighttime ceremony that defies the ordinary and embraces the extraordinary.

We make our way back to our little home, soon to be bigger home as we’ve already discussed the extension plans with Axel.

I’m a ball of nerves as we enter, not sure how he’s going to feel about my mating gift.

I take a deep breath as I hand him the box I'd hidden under the bed.

"What's this?" he asks, and I gesture for him to open it. I watch as he tenderly pulls apart the ribbon. A combination of excitement and anticipation overwhelms me. I hold my breath as he takes the top off the box. His eyes go wide as he realizes its contents. He looks up at me with a mixture of curiosity and lust. "Are you sure... Is this really what you want?".

I gaze back at him with so much love and adoration.

"Loukas, you've given me so much already, I just wanted to give you something no one else could, pure control... I want you to do whatever your heart desires, any fantasy you have, I want to be a part of it. I trust you".

He drops the box and takes me in his arms. He kisses me fiercely, as if every ounce of his desire had been bottled and is now overflowing. The taste of his lips sends my body into a frenzy as fireworks start spreading throughout my veins. There's a passion in him that I feel I will never get enough of, leaving me hungry for every touch, every caress. I want it all, always.

He picks me up and leads me over to the edge of the bed. He whispers in my ear, “You're sure of this.”

I nod and all I can squeak out is, “Yes, please.”

My words falter as the anticipation consumes me. He gently sits me down on the satin sheets. He looks at me with fierceness in his eyes.

“I want you to pick a safe word.”

I unexpectedly giggle, until I realize the seriousness of what he's saying. I struggle to come up with something witty on the spot.

“Red light,” I blurt out, feeling the apprehensiveness behind my words.

He pulls the blindfold out of the box and crawls up on the bed behind me. He places it softly over my eyes and leans into my ear as he tightens it behind my head, gently he whispers, “If you're uncomfortable at any time, you say the safe word.”

I shiver as his breath hits my neck.

All my other senses heighten with the sudden loss of my vision. I nod as every word now escapes me and my only thoughts are of his touch.

“That's my good girl,” with an undertone of longing in his voice. I unexpectedly melt at the sound of his praise.

“Arms up.” I obey as he slides my dress over my head, feeling a rush of cool air on my bare skin. He pauses for a moment, “My gods you are so beautiful.”

I blush, knowing he's examining every inch of my naked body. I feel a rope pass over my chest. He slides it over my skin at such a slow pace, up and over my arms like a snake entangling its prey. He lightly kisses the side of my neck as I feel new knots being tightened all down the front of me.

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