But nothing compared to this.

Magic seemed to shimmer all around, tingling across my skin as a soft breeze drifted to the ground.

Kieran stood naked, catching me in his strong arms as I staggered back. “How was that?”

“Amazing,” I whispered as I laced my hands behind his neck. “I’m sore in all the best ways.”

His frown made me giggle.

“If it’s sore you’re wanting—”

I pulled him close, capturing his lips with mine, and poured my gratitude into the kiss. The taste of him ignited my every nerve ending, making me ache with the need for more.

To be closer.

Deeper.

“I know what you need.”His masculine voice rumbled inside my mind.

“Stay out of my head,”I laughed.

“Never.”He broke our kiss, panting as he pressed his forehead against mine. “Your mind is my new favorite place to be.”

I smiled up at him shyly, wondering if I’d ever heard that line before. Probably not, but I’d take it.

“It’s your favorite place?” I teased, pressing a quick kiss to his bottom lip as I arched against him, feeling the hard length of his naked body respond.

Kieran’s groan was primal as he swept me off my feet. “One of my favorites. I’ll have to show my appreciation for the others.”

28

Kieran

Dragon Rider

At some point, we needed to leave my bedroom. It’d been three days since I stepped foot outside, and I had to contact Malachy and Lucan and tell them of our new discovery.

But I selfishly wanted this time for me.

For us—to strengthen our bond.

Ember’s luscious thighs spread to either side of my head as she straddled my face.

My little rider.

I growled against her center when she tried to lean back, feeling her nervousness seep through our bond.

“You’re not done yet.”I gripped her ass firmly in place, not letting her escape.

“I don’t want to hurt you,” she whimpered.

“Even if that were somehow possible, I’d want to die this way.”My laugh was a dark rumble as I drew on more length of tongue to lick her from slit to clit, sucking the bud into my mouth.

Her panting came quicker as my mate gave me what I wanted. Her essence flooded my tastebuds.Honey and milk feeding my hunger. My name was a reverent cry on her lips.

I lapped up the rush of her sudden climax, tasting the final drops, before moving her boneless legs to the side.

I guided her face down to my silk sheets and propped her ass in the air, holding her steady as I teased her with my fingers, spreading her open again.