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Authors: C.T. Nicholson
"Where are we going?" Anara never removed her eyes from his as he made his way through the massive home.
"I'm taking you to shower and then to bed."
Chapter Twenty-Seven
"I'm not really tired." Anara couldn't stop her smile as she teased Ryder. Everything about his fast movements and heated looks told her he didn’t have sleep in mind.
He gave her a crooked smile before entering an open door. "You know that's not what I meant."
"That's good." She looked around the massive room and gasped at the sight. "I've never seen anything like this."
A large bath, with heated water already filling it, took up most of the bathroom. Water came down into it like a waterfall, but it didn't overflow.
"The water has the right chemicals needed to cleanse our bodies and it feels good to soak in. You'll love it." He lowered Anara until her feet touched the rock floor.
As she studied her surroundings, Ryder took it upon himself to remove her clothing. She didn't mind. Once he finished, and she sat before him completely open to his heated stare, she helped him with his.
Ryder picked her up and carried her into the sparkling water after his clothes lay discarded on the floor. "You are perfect."
Tears blurred her vision as she looked at his body. Laili had healed all of his wounds, but Anara couldn't get the image out of her head. She touched the half-breed symbol, burned in an angry red on his neck, with her fingertips. "Does it still hurt?"
"No." He leaned in and kissed her gently. The love in his eyes caused her tears to fall faster. "Don't cry, Anara. Everything is okay now."
"When I saw you bloodied and unconscious on the
floor, I—" She wrapped her arms around him. "I need to forget."
His lips grazed her neck. "I'm going to clean the dirt and dried blood from the rest of my body. Okay?"
She could only nod and then pulled back to watch him.
The water only went right above his belly button. The sight of his arousal beneath the water caused the horrid thoughts of the night to slowly disappear. He lowered to his knees and then submerged himself fully in the water. She wanted to touch his short black hair. He came back up and opened his eyes to look straight at her.
"Better?" He smiled and spun around for her inspection.
Much better.
His laughter told her that he heard her thoughts. "Now it's your turn. This water is made to clean you without needing to scrub your body. Usually that's a good thing, but I think I'd rather scrub you myself."
Even in the warm water, a shiver went down her spine. "I think that would be good. Do the chemicals not hurt your skin after a long period?"
"No. It actually helps your skin. Keeps it soft." He ran his large hands down her shoulder and then lower to cup her breasts.
The light squeezing caused her body to shake. She threw her head back and closed her eyes. Suddenly, the warmth of his hands left her. "Don't stop."
"Don't worry about anything. I'm going to make sure you get what you deserve, but first you still need to be cleaned." He picked her up into his arms and lowered her in. "Close your eyes and breathe out your nose. Don't drink any of the water. The taste is good, but too much would make you sick."
She did as he asked. The water caused her skin to tingle everywhere it touched. When she came up, she
felt refreshed and not as if she’d just fought for her life an hour before.
"Perfect." He lifted her out of the water and sat her on the smooth stone surrounding the bath. He studied her, never taking his eyes from her body.
Suddenly, she felt self-conscious about her body, until his breaths quickened and he spoke.
"I need you now." He came out of the water and walked away.
She watched every move he made. The sight of him completely naked was one she would never forget or grow tired of. Every bit of his body looked rock-hard, including his butt. She never thought a man's backside would turn her on, but Ryder's did. Anara jumped when Ryder cleared his throat.
He smiled.
"Don't worry. I could stare at you all day. Here." He draped a large towel over her shoulders.
The towel covered her whole body. Why was he covering her back up?
"I'm not going to take you in here. At least not this time. And I don't want anyone to see your body but me. I want you in my bed." He wrapped a towel around his body, then picked her up and cradled her in his arms.
"I can walk." She didn't really care as long as he got them to the room quick enough.
"I like carrying you. You're so small and delicate." He nuzzled her neck before continuing to walk.
They walked into the room and Anara glanced around at the large bedroom. She would've been happier to live in the one room than the home she and Laili had shared together. "It's huge."
"My father's old room is bigger, but I'd rather not stay there." He lowered her back to the floor, then removed his towel. His erection stood at attention, begging for her touch.
"I wouldn't want to be in his room either. Maybe we
can just close it up." Anara didn't care either way what happened to the room as Ryder unwrapped the towel covering her body. She gripped him between her fists and smiled up at him as the white glow started. When his erection jumped in her hand, she gasped.
He grabbed her hand then picked her back up, b
efore dropping her to the bed.
Slowly, teasing, she opened to him and he took the invitation by diving in, giving her no time to react. She squealed when he nipped at the inside of her thighs. His warm breath tickled her and then, he pushed his tongue inside of her, driving her wild.
"I want to taste you, too." Anara couldn't believe how raspy her voice sounded. She watched his eyes darken while he lapped at her slowly. "Please."
Suddenly, he pulled away. He got on the bed, on his back, and pulled her on top, forcing her to straddle his head, exposed and vulnerable.
"It's an Earth position. You'll like it. I promise."
He spread her folds, and a hot, thick tongue slid against her, causing a jolt to shoot through her body, before he fastened his mouth onto her clit.
Anara melted against him and forced herself to remember what she needed to do. She didn't wait long before swiping her tongue from the tip to the base. Their pleasure seemed to magnify as it combined. She didn't know who felt what anymore.
Wanting more, she grabbed his erection and took him into her mouth. At first, she took only the tip before moving lower, groaning from the abundance of sensations affecting her body. She pulled back some when his hips started to buck, causing her to choke.
I'm sorry. It just feels so good.
She knew what he meant since she could feel what he did. She sucked him harder and moaned against him when his mouth became relentless.
He sucked and licked her without pause. Suddenly, two fingers pushed into her, and inside her head she saw how badly he wanted her to come so he could taste her.
The erotic thought and the need she felt from him pushed her over the edge. She released him to throw her head back and scream out his name. Her whole body shook as Ryder penetrated her again with his tongue. The sensation became too much. Her legs gave out on her, but he didn't seem to mind.
I don't think I can take anymore.
Ryder laughed against her.
I'm not finished with you yet.
He nudged her onto her back and positioned himself between her legs. He gave her a mischievous smile.
"I don't think I'm going to last long after having your mouth on me."
Her body still felt sensitive when he pressed the tip of his erection against her slick opening. She squeezed her eyes closed and took a deep breath before looking back at him. "I won't survive."
His smile widened as he buried himself completely inside of her.
A scream escaped her lips as her body convulsed beneath him. She felt the walls of her vagina spasm around him and knew he neared his own release when he froze above her with his eyes shut. She grabbed his ass, trying to urge him forward.
It worked, and he began moving again in long, hard thrusts. He took possession of her mouth without slowing and the sensations became too much. His body turned rigid and then he slammed into her one last time.
He buried his head into her neck as his erection throbbed inside her and his release filled her.
After they both caught their breaths, he pulled out and wrapped his body around hers. She looked up into his eyes while he traced the brand on her neck with his fingertips.
"I love you." His words came out softly.
Tears blurred her vision. She couldn't believe she’d found her Lamira.
"What's wrong,
lenya
?" He brushed away her tears with his thumbs.
His fear of her rejection entered her head and she grabbed his face with both her hands. "Ryder, I love you. You never have to worry that I don't. This is the happiest I've ever been."
His dark brows pulled together; his eyes narrowed. "Why are you crying again?"
"I don't know. I think it's a female thing. After all the events of tonight and nearly losing you, my emotions are out of control."
His face relaxed and he kissed her softly. "I understand, but you're stuck with me now."
Anara felt his erection growing against her stomach. She straddled him in one quick move. "It's you who's stuck with me."
His smile disappeared as she dropped down and took him completely inside of her body.
Chapter Twenty-Eight
A knock sounded at the door. Anara smiled at Ryder. "I think we've been in here long enough."
"Not nearly long enough." He kissed her lips before getting out of bed. After getting a pair of pants on, he opened the door just enough for him to see who was there.
Anara pulled the cover higher when he opened it wider. She relaxed upon seeing Talia at the threshold.
"I'm sorry. I know you two are…resting, but the others are growing restless and want to know what they need to be doing. They're used to patrolling for Serians and half-breeds breaking the laws or whatever." Talia looked up at Ryder. "Gage wants to set up a meeting in two hours."
Ryder looked at Anara.
I guess it's started. Time for us to lead our small army.
"Tell him we'll be there in
soon." Ryder shut the door when Talia nodded and hurried away with a smile on her face.
"I'm sure she'll tell my brothers about this and they'll kick your butt," she said, holding back a smile. He ran and jumped onto the bed.
"Oh, I think I could take them. Didn't you hear?" Ryder nibbled her ear.
"Hear what?" It felt so good, her concentration w
avered.
"I'm the new Commander." He paused for a m
oment. "I think that means you have to do what I say."
She laughed. "You know how wrong you are. You rule the army, I rule you."
"Very true and I'll have it no other way." He smiled at her before he made his way down her body with a sparkle in his eyes.
C.T. juggles raising two sons with her husband, a full time job and still manages to get her writing done. Between dirty diapers and sibling rivalry, she spends her only free time writing and escaping to the worlds that she creates. Sometimes she even manages to get some sleep…sometimes.
Writing and becoming
a published author is a recent dream come true.
Most of what she reads revolves around paranormal and sci-fi romance, and her writing follows the same path.
Not that she doesn't love a good contemporary story. The fun of weaving new worlds and species into existence is her true calling.
She's a romantic to the core and wants nothing more than a happy ending. And of course sexy heroes!
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