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“Next time,” he promised, knowing he’d never survive the feel of her mouth closing over the head of his cock.

“Next time,” she repeated with a nod. “We have all night, don’t we?”

“All night,” he agreed, knowing she’d probably be able to handle him only once that night. His wife was a virgin, and the first time could be painful for a woman.

He leaned down and took her mouth again, kissing her while he used his fingers to reignite her passion. He planted kisses along her neck, making his way back to her breasts, which he now knew were sensitive to his touch. He stayed there, moving between the lush mounds until she panted and writhed. He lifted his head as he guided the head of his cock to her entrance. Watching her face, he pressed in. Her big eyes flew open, and she gasped as he thrust hard and deep, opening her with his shaft.

She whimpered, hands gripping his arms, nails digging deep, as her legs lifted to clench his hips.

“Gavin!”

“Shh, love. The worst is over. Be still, and let your body adjust.”

She shook her head even as her hips jerked toward him, impaling her even farther on his cock.

“I need…” She broke off, tossing her head back and forth against the bedding.

He groaned, holding himself above her with one arm while he used the other to grip her hip and hold her in place. He eased back, watching her face for any flickers of pain. Though she hissed between her teeth, she immediately tried to rise up and sheath him again.

“Easy,” he mumbled. Gods, she was sheer perfection. He’d known she would be. Known the fire that burned inside her would spark a passion to match his own.

He tried to take it slow, every stroke gently paced. Nori was having none of it. She clawed. She fought his hold, frantic to rise into every thrust. She screamed, begged, pleaded, until his control broke. Until he was like the heathen he was often called. He took her hard, fast, pounding into her with everything he had.

“Yes! Yes! Gavin! Gavin!”

Her screams had to fill the whole castle as she came again, her sex tightening around him. He joined her with a bellow, slamming deep once more before he spilled everything inside her. He swore he might pass out from the intensity of his orgasm.

He collapsed atop her, hearing the whoosh of air leaving her body, then managed to find enough energy to roll them until she sprawled over his chest. She mumbled something, nose pressed against his neck. He shuffled until he was able to reach one of the dislodged covers and pull it over them. Then with a sigh, he let sleep take him.

Chapter Nine

Nori woke with a smile that only grew as she took in every delicious ache in her body. Most importantly, the one between her legs. The one that meant she was officially Eleanor Montrose. No. Queen Eleanor Montrose, wife of War King Gavin Montrose. And there was nothing anyone could do to change that fact. She enjoyed every ache because of what they represented.

She was disappointed to find the bed empty. Gavin had promised her they had the whole night, but after that first time, she’d passed out on his chest and didn’t even know when he’d lifted her off him much less when he’d left it. She wished he were here so she could talk him into doing it all again. Well, maybe, they could start with her using her mouth on him the way he had her. She’d wanted to feel him against her tongue and see how he tasted. She wondered if every time with him would be as frenzied and impassioned.

Gingerly slipping from the bed, she saw a bowl of water, cloth, and soap left on the table. She used them to clean as best she could. She’d have to ask Gavin if it were possible to have another bath. She pulled on a fresh gown then brushed her hair, leaving it to hang down her back. She wasn’t surprised to see Cris when she opened the chamber door.

“Just the man I wanted to see.” She looped her arm through his and laughed at his lifted brow.

“I’m almost afraid to ask,” he admitted.

She rose onto her toes and gave him a soft peck on the cheek. “Thank you for not allowing Robert to get to me. He’s not a very nice man.”

“Don’t thank me for doing my job, my queen. Also don’t kiss me unless you’d like to see my head removed from my body by your husband.”

“You’re safe,” Nori tried to assure him. “Gavin knows I like you best.”

His face turned red as he came to a halt.

“Between you and Con. Gavin knows I prefer you.”

“I think I might prefer that you didn’t prefer me,” Cris told her.

“Nonsense. We’re going to be good friends, Cris. I know it. Now, I’m starving. Escort me below, so I can break my fast.”

“Of course, my queen.”

He gave her curious looks as they walked but didn’t say anything else. She pulled away when she saw Gavin was at the table and practically ran across to him. He’d gained his feet by the time she reached him, and she didn’t pause before throwing herself into his arms. She accepted the kiss he offered.

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