Page 47 of Secrets and Shadows

But somehow, with a level of self-control I didn’t even know I possessed, I hold back. I let her keep control, even if it’s only for a little while. My entire body pulses with the need for release, aching to reach that peak she’s driving me toward.

She knows exactly what she’s doing, from twisting her palm around my shaft, to the perfect, steady rhythm she keeps up, making it feel like we were made for each other.My fox. Mine.

My breathing grows heavier, each second pushing me closer to the edge, where bliss is waiting within reach.Almost there.

Finally, Lilith’s lips graze against mine in a brief, sexy touch that sends a jolt of electricity through me. My entire body is buzzing. She’s right there, so close that I can feel her warmth, and I want that tight wet pussy I haven’t been able to stop thinking about closer, on me, preferably sliding down my cock.I eagerly lean in, craving the taste of her. But she pulls back, teasing me playfully.

You little minx.

A grin tugs at the corners of my mouth, but I resist the urge to smile, fully aware that she’s enjoying this little game and I’m determined to play it.

Our gazes lock, the intensity amplifying the pleasure coursing through me. She doesn’t slow down, keeping the movements steady, in control, and it’s driving me completely wild. I lift my hips, panting, the only part of me still able to reach her, silently begging for her to move faster. But she maintains that maddeningly slow pace, drawing out every second of torture and making me pant harder. She wasn’t kidding when she said she’d show me consequences.

And still, I’m close. My lips part as I get to the edge, ready to warn her, but right as I’m about to come… she releases my cock.

Damn it, woman.

It’s like she read my body perfectly, knowing exactly when to stop. The pleasure I was chasing evaporates in an instant, leaving me on the brink, every nerve in my body aching for more. I’m shaking, gasping, and all Ican do is stare at her with my mouth open.

She hops off my lap with a mischievous glint in her eyes. I’m restrained, wanting, and utterly undone. And I’m not sure if I’m angry or impressed.

The magic around my wrists tightens. Lilith leans over me again, her lips brushing against mine. “You didn’treallythink I’d let you do whatever you wanted without consequences, did you? That’s not how things work around here. Not with me, anyway.”

Fuck. I thought the consequence was her maddeningly slow but delicious pace. Not her giving me the worst case of blue balls I’ve ever experienced.

Touché.

She reaches for the small pot on her table, applying a mixture of herbs to my face to tend to the wound with the hand she wasn’t just using to fuck me with—thankfully.

I stay silent, absorbing every detail of her. And fuck she looks even more beautiful now, more than ever.

When she’s finished, she steps back, her expression pleased, before she turns on her heels and heads for the door, leaving me on my own—aching for more.

The thrill of our game lingers now that I know my Fox is more than ready to continue this dance. All the possibilities hang in the air, possibilities she just opened up by trying to teach me a lesson.

And I can’t wait to see where that takes us.

Nineteen

SIMON

The momentI step out of my room to switch shifts with Vaughn, preparing to keep an eye on Lilith, she practically pounces on me, catching me off guard.

Her lithe figure is clad in a sleek harness that crisscrosses her shoulders, two small, glinting daggers glinting at her sides. Her gray eyes shine with an intensity that I can’t ignore, brimming with determination as she looks up at me. She looks… hot. And dangerous.

And like a bad idea.

“Hey Simon,” she says. “Can we hit the training grounds? I’d like to start working on controlling my powers, if you’re not busy.”

I hesitate, the instinct to protect her kicking in again. It might be too soon for intense physical activity after everything she’s been through. But before I can voice my concerns, she gives me that pleading look—the one that softens my resolve. How can I say no to those eyes?

“Fine,” I sigh, relenting. “Let’s go.”

As we move past Vaughn, who catches my eye over Lilith's shoulder, I notice him raise an eyebrow in silent question.I shrug, steering Lilith away, determined to keep her from discovering that he’s been shadowing her all day. The last thing she needs is to spark one of their explosive arguments.

When Lilith realizes we’re not heading toward the usual training courtyard, she stops and raises an eyebrow at me. I put my hands up so she’ll hear me out. “I thought you could use some air. Let’s hit the beach.”

She glances warily over her shoulder, as if expecting a Rogue to materialize out of thin air.

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