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He groaned in pleasure as I stroked him, wanting to make him feel as good as I had. Pushing at his chest, I rolled him to his back, making quick work of discarding his pants.
Holden watched as I wrapped my hand around him again, bringing his hand to my face. “You’re incredible,” he murmured, stroking my cheek with his thumb and brushing it over my lips.
My breath hitched as a fresh wave of desire washed over me. I’d told him I wanted everything, and as I swung a leg over to straddle him once more, I felt the truth of that statement. I had no idea how we would work out being mates in light of the laws and the Contention. But it didn’t matter. Right now, no matter what the future held, this man was mine.
Locking my eyes on his, I slowly sank down on his cock, holding my breath as I took him inside me, inch by inch. His jaw ticked as he brought his hands to my ass and squeezed, tension mingling with his desire. It was as if his instinct was to take control, but he was letting me guide us.
My breath rushed out in a whoosh when he bottomed out, his guttural groan sending shivers through me.
He shook his head. “How did I get so lucky?”
Instead of responding, I kissed him, then began rolling my hips, shuddering with the sensation of his thick cock sliding in and out of me. Before long, our movements became more urgent, fueled by our mutual desire. I rode him hard, giving myself over to him completely, reveling in the moment as our bodies were one. It felt right. It felt perfect. Like I had finally found what I’d been missing, even though I hadn’t known I was missing it until now.
Holden’s body tensed, his cock swelling inside me. My pussy clamped down around him, milking him as he throbbed. And then we were falling over the edge, wrapped up in each other as sweet release took us both.
I collapsed on his chest, and we lay there for a long time, our heavy pants the only sound in the empty gym. Holden stroked his fingers up and down my back. Eventually, though, I came to my senses. We couldn’t just stay here forever.
“I should probably get back to my room,” I whispered, hating to shatter the moment.
“I’ll walk you there.”
Once we made it back to my room, I glimpsed myself in the mirror, startled at how sultry I looked with my hair mussed, my cheeks still pink from my pleasure. Holden came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, kissing my neck.
“You’re beautiful.”
I stared at the two of us in the mirror, afraid of how much I liked what I saw. Unease settled over me as reality sank in. There was only one way I could see to make this work—I’d have to win the Contention if I wanted to be his mate. And somehow hide that we were fated. What would happen if anyone found out? I frowned, my brow furrowing.
“Come on,” he said softly, taking my hand and leading me to the bed. We climbed in together, and I curled against him, my thoughts going a mile a minute.
“It’s okay,” he whispered, kissing the top of my head, and wrapping his arms tightly around me. “We’re going to figure this out, Kayden.”
“But the laws…” I didn’t want to talk about it, but it was unavoidable.
Holden shook his head. “I’m not willing to let you go. Not now. Not ever. We’ll keep being mates a secret—I’ll do whatever it takes if it means I can keep you by my side.”
Even if that meant breaking the rules. My chest filled with hope. Maybe there was a way after all. Holden sounded determined. But the fact remained that I still had to win the Contention.
As I drifted off, I clung to him, relishing the moment, sending up a prayer that somehow, someway, I could do just that.
22
KAYDEN
Aknock, followed by Faye’s overly cheerful voice calling, “Rise and shine!” had me bolting upright in the bed, looking frantically to my left before I realized Holden was no longer in my room. A flash of disappointment rushed over me, but I shoved it away. I should be relieved Faye didn’t catch us in bed together. When had he left?
“Just a second,” I called, reaching for my robe. Faye only gave me that one second until she flung the door open, her ever-present bright smile pasted on.
“Good morning, Kayden.” She swept through the room on a mission, heading straight to my dresser and pulling out clothes. “How was your time in the gym last night?”
Her back was to me, so I couldn’t see her face. Mine burned bright red, and I was equally glad she couldn’t see mine. Surely she didn’t know what happened between Holden and me.
“Um, great,” I murmured, my thoughts drifting back to everything that happened. I almost couldn’t believe it. It felt like a dream. But the sensitivity between my legs said otherwise. I cleared my throat. “What are the plans for today?”
She spun around, eyes gleaming. “This morning, you’ll have light PT for about an hour, then the rest of the day will be spent in preparation for tonight.”
“Tonight?”
Faye’s smile widened. “Tonight, there will be a grand ball, one of the highlights of the Contention. At least, it’s one of my favorite parts.”
