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“We’re already bound together. The blood merely makes it official.”
“You’re sure?” she pressed.
“It’s the one thing that I have ever been sure of,” he assured her, once again offering his neck.
This time, Sofie didn’t hesitate. Like a snake, she struck with blinding speed, sinking her fully extended fangs deep into his throat.
Ryshi jerked, his hands grasping her hips as the pain that was on the right side of bliss seared him.
Who knew the feel of her fangs could create an erotic tidal wave that threatened to overwhelm him? Or that each suck of his blood could make his erection twitch in response?
It was glorious.
Moaning in approval, Ryshi positioned himself between her legs and with one steady thrust buried himself in her body. They moaned in unison, both savoring the intense satisfaction as they at last surrendered to their desire.
For a joyous moment, Ryshi held himself rigid, etching this memory into his brain. Becoming Sofie’s mate was the reason he’d been created. And nothing would ever be the same again.
As if impatient with his determination to treat this momentous occasion with the respect it deserved, Sofie wrapped her legs around his waist. Her new position allowed him to sink even deeper and with a muttered curse, Ryshi gave into the driving hunger.
Surging in and out of her, Ryshi was only vaguely aware of Sofie removing her fangs from his neck and gently licking closed the tiny wounds. He was far too focused on the delicious pressure clenching his muscles as they moved together with a desperate urgency.
It wasn’t until Sofie used her fingernail to slash through the skin of her upper breast that he understood they still needed to complete the mating.
Ryshi didn’t hesitate. He’d never wanted anything more than to be this female’s eternal companion. Lowering his head, he lapped the tiny droplets of blood that formed on her skin.
He’d expected to feel…something.
A mating was a rare and wondrous gift that only happened once in a demon’s life. The creation of the union would obviously cause a reaction.
But nothing could have prepared him for the shocking awareness that blasted through him. It wasn’t the small glimpse into Sofie’s mind that he’d experienced when she used her powers. This was an all-encompassing sensation of becoming utterly and completely entwined with Sofie.
They weren’t a couple. They were one. One heart and one soul forever merged.
The realization that he’d been unmade and re-formed into a new being might have terrified him if his climax hadn’t chosen that moment to explode through him. Shattering pleasure scorched away any thought beyond the shudders of bliss that raced through him.
“Sofie,” he rasped, burying his face in the curve of her neck as he felt her convulse around him.
At the same time, she released a burst of ice that collided with the smoke dancing over his body.
The combination created a mist that filled the cave and surrounded them in a cocoon of pure magic.
Chapter 19
Sophie snuggled close to Ryshi on the hard ground, shivering as the male traced the mating mark that scrolled beneath the skin of her inner arm. The intricate crimson tattoo had appeared the moment they’d shared their blood, and precisely matched the one on Ryshi’s arm.
“This is amazing,” Ryshi murmured, turning his head to press a light kiss on her temple. “You are amazing.”
Sofie savored the feel of his warm lips brushing her skin. She was still absorbing the sensations that had blasted through her when she’d sunk her fangs into his neck. Not only the taste of him, more addictive than the finest nectar, or the gloriously intimate feel of him nestled in the center of her unbeating heart. But the stunning power that flowed through her like lava, replenishing her strength and allowing her to share the ephemeral magic that was unique to Ryshi.
“We are bound together now,” she said, her tone edged with satisfaction.
“Thank the goddess.”
Sofie reached out to sweep her fingers through the long strands of his hair. She loved the satiny feel of it brushing over her skin.
“It’s time for you to trust me.”
His brows formed a straight line as he gazed down at her. “I trust you with my life.”
