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Chapter 13

I was done fighting back my desires and welcomed the possession it had over my body.

I dragged my nails over Xander’s chest, scratching his skin and leaving red trails everywhere. I had had the sudden urge to leave whatever mark I could to show that he was mine.

Xander’s arm snaked up the length of my back, and he fisted a bunch of my hair, crashing once again my lips to his.

His kisses commanded attention, and I moaned when he bit my lower lip.

He returned his arms at the front of my wet nightshirt and ripped it open. Buttons flew on the bed and rolled onto the floor.

The sudden breeze against my breasts made them peak, and I felt Xander’s hands explore my mounds hungrily.

He had moved his mouth down my jaw, following my neck. He kept kissing and nipping until his tongue latched on my breast. His other hand making circular motions on the other, taunting me.

My juices started wetting the inside of my thighs; the heat was building up in between my legs. I arched my back, allowing Xander more freedom to roam while I quickly went to work on lowering his pants.

His shaft hit in between my butt cheeks when it was freed from its confines, and I placed my hand around my back and started stroking it deliciously. He was nipping and grazing my skin wherever his mouth went.

I couldn’t wait any longer. Steadying myself with one hand on Xander’s shoulder, I guided his thick girth at the opening of my channel. Rubbing its head the length of my lips.

Xander snarled and gripped my waist, forcing me down on him. His black eyes were mesmerizing and impatient.

I couldn’t breathe, and my eyes rolled back from the painful pleasure I was having. My insides were still getting used to Xander’s size when he pulled me back up and slammed me down on him again and again. My breath hitched. I had never experienced the pleasure of a man before, but my body seemed to know exactly what to do.

I felt his thumb press on my sensitive bundle of nerves. I was going to come soon if he didn’t pace himself.

As if on cue, blue sparks exploded behind my eyelids as I hit my peak, and I heard Xander gasp. I opened my eyes. They weren’t just inside of me; blue sparks were sizzling everywhere on my body, making me almost glow. I couldn’t hold them inside anymore, not with him, and I didn’t care that he saw what I was.

“So beautiful,” was all he said, thrusting himself into me impatiently.

He flipped me onto my stomach and removed the tattered nightshirt off my back.

He lifted my hips and slid his cock back inside, making me moan from the sudden sensitivity of his intrusion.

His movements became more erratic and desperate, and his fingers dug into the sides of my hips, forcing me to stay in place while he repeatedly rammed into me.

He moved his arms to my breasts and lifted my top half to his chest, still sliding in and out.

I rolled my head onto his torso as my nerves became tenser and tenser from my impending climax.

Xander held my chest with one arm and used his other hand to remove the wet hair covering my neck.

He sped up his pace, and when he found his release, I gasped in shock and pleasure when he sank his teeth into me, right where my shoulder started, sending me over the edge along with him.

He gently dropped me back on my stomach while I could still feel him twitch inside, and he rolled himself off, pulling me close to him.

“I forgot to ask if you even wanted this,” he said as he licked clean the bite mark he had just made.

I turned my head to look at him. I was surprised to see that his eyes had become pale gray again, which made me guess that the fiery passion that had overcome us was also shared by his Lycan.

I scrunched my nose at his remark. “What do you mean?”

“Well, you could have refused me, and with your rejection, the mating pull would have ended. But it has its consequences, as we would have to walk the rest of our lives as half a person.”

“Hmm.” I hadn’t thought that I could have rejected him. It never even passed through my mind to ask if something like that was available to me. I was already under his spell, and now knowing what I would be missing made me want him even more.

I clenched my legs at the sudden yearning.

I felt Xander stiffen behind me and then let out a soft laugh, “I can smell it when you get excited.”

I blushed as I understood what he meant.

“Best try not to wake the damn beast again.” I could feel him grinning. “And besides, now that I’ve marked you, you need your rest to heal.”

He kissed my wound delicately and then placed his hand on my stomach, pulling me closer.

“What about you? You saw what I did, what I am.” I held my breath, waiting for his answer.

“I grant you that a Lycan and a magic wielder is an unlikely pair. I’ve never heard of both species being mated together, but since we’re fated mates, Ida, I promise to love and protect you and to always keep you safe.” He said matter-of-factly.

I let the air out of my lungs, satisfied with his answer. But that was not all the truth. I hesitated in trusting him with my identity. Would he feel different knowing who I really was? I was the daughter of a fallen king. Being with me might put him in more danger if ever I was discovered.

I didn’t know if this was something that he truly wanted. Yes, he marked me knowing I had magic; but would his feelings change once he knew I was a Cardinal?

Tears spilled on my pillow. I had to tell him. I had to give him that choice, even if it was a bit too late. I had a feeling that once the mate bond was complete, there was no turning back for both of us.

I listened to his heartbeat, then noticed that his breathing was coming at regular intervals, signalling me he was asleep.

I exhaled. It would have to wait until whichever time my courage would come back.

I dozed next to him. Feeling the silky touch of the sheet over me and Xander’s warmness was enough to shush my insecurities for now and send me into a good night’s sleep.

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