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Those words. That possessiveness. It’s something I’ve always shied away from. I promised myself once I was free from Marcus, I would be independent, my own woman. Never depending on any man.

But Koru isn’t a man, is he? He’s an orc full of strength and power. And his words are a balm to my battered heart.

“Then have me. Take me,” I whisper.

Chapter 10

Koru

Poppy’s words unleashthe restraint I’ve wrapped around myself since she walked into my brewery. Her lilac and honey scent, mixed with her arousal, hums a song to my heart that I never want to end. Her eyes glow in the firelight with a dark warmth that melts the cold rock that I thought was my heart.

Careful not to rip her clothes, I remove them as quickly as possible, then sit back on my haunches to admire my treasure. My love. Her warm honey skin has so much life to it, nothing like when I pulled her from the creek. My heart aches at the memory.

Soft curves that hill and valley across her call to me to bury my hands, my mouth, all of me in her. “You are beautiful. An oasis in the desert. The sun after a long, dark winter.”

Her breath hitches, and it angers me that no one has told her this. That no one has lavished the praise on her that she deserves. I vow to myself to always speak the truth to her.

But first, I must taste.

Running my tongue up the inside of her thigh to the apex, where her body comes together in bliss, makes her jump. Moan. Then whisper my name.

“Say it again,” I demand, mouth over her clit.

“Koru. You can’t do that.” At that, I raise my head high enough to look into her eyes and see the embarrassment.

“I can, and I will. It’s my favorite dessert.” I give a toothy grin at her. She doesn’t reciprocate.

“That—no one—I don’t—” the words fail her. It’s cute.

“Poppy, listen to me. My cock aches to be inside you. But you need to be ready for me. Okay?”

She nods. “Say the words, Poppy.”

“Okay.” There’s hesitation in her voice.

“I’m going to pleasure you. Learn all the ways you love to be touched. And then, only after you’ve come and are satisfied. Only then will I enter you.” At that, she swallows hard. “Be a good girl and enjoy.” I wink, then head south for my dessert.

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