Page 23 of Lured By the Siren

I know exactly who she is.

I wake with a start, forgetting where I am. The dream felt so real, like I was there, almost like a memory. The images of the dream start to fade quickly.

Feeling the cage of Kai’s arms around me helps my racing heart, but the feeling of unease is still sitting on my chest. It had to have been Aurelia, my mother, but who was that man? Was he my father?

Her eyes, the curve of her nose, that shining hair. She is what I always imagined my mother to look like. My mind is playing tricks on me, conjuring up fairy tales even when I’m sleeping.

But it felt so real.

Blinking awake, I realize that we’ve slept most of the day away. The sun is low in the sky, it’s now late afternoon, and there are more important things to deal with than some strange dream, even if it felt so real.

A rustling from Kai jars me from my thoughts as I feel his naked chest press into my back and something else that seems eager and wanting.

“Kai, we have to go. It has to be almost dinner time, and you have to meet the others.”

“Dinner can wait, surely,” he groans while rolling his hips into me.

“Fine,” I rumble. “Dinner can wait.”

Immediately laying me on my back, Kai kisses my lips like it’s been days, not hours. He lazily makes his way down my body, sending shivers down my spine. He makes it to the center of the thighs and starts to kiss up each thigh gingerly, intimately. His hand grazes the inside of my leg, and then he eases one finger into my center. I gasp at the sensation. He begins thrusting in and out while kissing my clit.

What a way to wake up, am I right?

He adds another finger and arches them inside me. With no warning, he nips my clit and I scream feeling my orgasm shoot through me. The feelings of pleasure crest through me, and I’m seeing spots dance behind my eyelids as he continues with his fingers. Languidly, he pulls them out and looks at me with his dark, jeweled gaze before he sticks them in his mouth and licks off my arousal.

“Your so fucking addicting,” He purrs. “Who needs dinner when I can have your sweet wet pussy instead?”

I glide my fingers through his luscious curls and tug slightly. A moan escapes him, and he kisses between the apex of my thighs one last time before coming up, his mouth meeting my waiting lips.

He wraps his arms around me, cradling me to his chest, and plants a kiss atop my head, drawing lazy circles along my back, and I sigh contentedly. I haven’t felt this at peace in a long time.

“These scales are so soft. I can’t stop touching you.” He says sleepily. “I thought they would be rough, but they’re so smooth and cool. They’re breathtaking.Youare breathtaking.”

He yawns, and soon after, I hear his light snores begin, and decide now is the perfect opportunity to go and talk with the Elders.

Soundlessly, I slide out from Kai’s arms and plant my feet delicately on the floor. I turn to look over my shoulder, making sure I haven’t woken him. His golden curls have fallen into his face for the hundredth time, and he looks so relaxed, so serene, like he’s right where he should be.

Resisting the urge to sweep the hair from his face, I gather my clothes and tie the strings of my top as I mentally prepare for tomorrow's events.

What I need first is to speak with Florence and explain where I’ve been the last day and a half. Then I need to talk to the other Elders about the cleansing ceremony and have them check on Kai’s still healing wounds.

I make a mental note to be more gentle next time we’re in bed together.

Next time.

I’m already planning a next time, planning our future, and I’ve only just met this man. Am I out of my mind? I touch my fingers to my lips and remember the feel of his mouth devouring mine.

Stealing one final glance at Kai’s sleeping form, I open the door as quietly as possible and sneak back out into reality.

Ifind the Elders in their hut deep in discussions, heads huddled together and whispering in each other's ears with looks of concern etched across each of their faces. Cautiously, I clear my throat to acknowledge my presence, not wanting to seem like I’m eavesdropping on their heated conversation, even as curiosity has me wishing I hadn’t revealed myself so soon.

“Evelyn, my dear, where is that new sailor? The ceremony will begin this evening. We need to see him now and make sure he’s prepared to participate in the cleansing ritual,” Florence says, making her way towards me and sweeping me in one of her bone-crushing hugs.

Although I’ve been around for one hundred and twenty-seven years, I’m still just a child in her eyes. She holds me in her arms and kisses the side of my head. I squeeze her just as tightly before letting my arms drop and nod to all of the additional Elders in the room.

“He’s sleeping in the men’s hut.” I say, “He sustained several injuries from the ship wreck, and I left him to rest and recover. I would hate to wake him now, mistresses. But I can ensure he is ready bright and early tomorrow morning if you will allow." My voice wavers slightly as I’m unsure if the Elders will move the ceremony.

After a brief shared look between them, they nod in unison. I nearly sigh in relief, internally squealing in delight to have the rest of today and the entire evening with Kai all to myself.

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