Page 15 of Claim My Soul

Right now, she was highly capable of fanning the flames of his desire.He feared he’d be too rough, too aggressive.Too much.And he wanted to,Gods, how he wanted to ravage her.Own her.But he didn’t want to hurt her.

As he started to loosen his hold and gentle the kiss, Alexia whimpered and crawled into his lap, spearing her fingers in his hair and holding him to her.The kiss deepened and he took hold of her hips, grinding her body to his.She moaned into his mouth as she moved her body in time to his movements, and Herleif thought for sure he’d bust right there.

“Alexia,” he groaned, pulling away with great effort.

“No, please, don’t stop,” she pleaded.“Don’t tell me why this is a bad idea when it feels so right.”

“Be sure of what you’re saying, because once I start with you, I will not stop.”

She framed his face and locked her eyes on him.“I’m sure.”

There was no tremor in her voice, no hesitation.He saw truth in her eyes, and his heart truly skipped a beat at the wonder of her words.

“Then you are mine.”He held her ass and stood.Her legs wrapped around him and her gaze never strayed from his.

“I’m yours.”

He marched them down the only hallway to where he presumed her bedroom to be.When he found it, he stood short of the threshold and looked past Alexia to take in her space.Earthy colors in various tones of brown, green, orange, and yellow greeted him as the first morning light began to brighten the area.Herleif was surprised yet pleased to see the size of her bed filling the room.His mind conjured wicked thoughts about what he’d do to her in that bed.He looked at her and grinned.“Seems there’s plenty of room for the both of us.I hope it’s sturdy.”He winked.

Her giggle was like fairy music, light and delicate.“It’ll hold.”

Ducking into the room and stepping to the edge of the bed, he loosened his grip, and she released her legs to stand before him.When she reached for the hem of her shirt, Herleif stopped her and brought her hands to his mouth to kiss.Then he said, “Let me.”She nodded and he released her hands to take hold of the material, lifting it off.He took in the beautiful sight of her bare torso and generous breasts.The dark nipples peaked, and he desperately wanted his mouth on them.But first he needed to finish undressing her.

She wore a skirt that tied at her side and hung loosely to her ankles.Her pale bare feet with toenails painted bronze made a stark contrast to his large black boots.Herleif reached for the ties, pulling the ends which allowed the material to fall at her feet.Alexia stepped away from her skirt toward him, pressing her palms against his chest.She ran her fingers down the length of his torso until she reached the hem.

“May I?”she asked as she began to lift the material.But Herleif halted her movement.

“No.”She began to frown, and he simply chuckled as he scooped her up, delighting in her squeal.He spread her out on the bed then stood, drinking in the sight of her beautiful body.“You are magnificent.”He loved the blush of her cheeks.

Making quick work of shedding his boots and clothes, he watched as Alexia rose onto her elbows to study him, scanning his body.Her perusal brought his cock to attention, and when she met his gaze, there was no mistaking her look of need.And when she licked her lips, Herleif groaned.

“I am going to thoroughly enjoy worshipping every inch of you.”

She smiled and drew her legs apart.“What’s stopping you?”

The sight of her damp curls and the scent of her arousal had Herleif clenching his hands at his sides.His erection hardened near the point of pain, the tip weeping with moisture.

“Herleif, don’t be afraid of hurting me.I’m prepared and know what to expect.”

“You may think you’re ready, but you aren’t yet, and I don’t want to hurt you.”He fisted his cock and gave it a squeeze.“This is more than most can handle, especially for a virgin pussy.”

“Do you expect me to watch you pleasure yourself and leave me wanting?”She trailed a hand down her abdomen and into her curls.“Or shall I join you in the self-pleasure?”

“Woman,” he growled.

“You did say you were going to enjoy worshipping every inch of me.”She swirled her fingers through her folds, causing herself to gasp.“Will you be true to your word, Herleif?”

Her breathy voice undid him, and he moved quickly, bracing himself above her.“I will.For you.”The softening look in her eyes eased the tightness in his chest, dispelling the uneasy feeling of expecting her to change her mind.But her warm smile and welcoming arms cracked his hardened heart, bringing in a breath of life he never thought to feel.

He wouldn’t get ahead of himself and think beyond the moment.For now, he’d gladly take whatever she offered.

Leaning down, he molded his mouth to hers, kissing her now with leisure and care.With reverence.She responded in-kind, relaxing beneath him just as she wound her arms around him, splaying her hands against his back.Herleif tried to restrain from pressing his full weight onto Alexia, but she pulled his body to hers, wrapping a leg across the back of his thighs.The feel of her against him, at his mercy, was heady, but he knew he was too much.

Herleif used his strength and speed to hold her and roll, bringing her on top of him.He loved seeing the delight in her eyes as she planted her hands on his chest and sat up.Her fingers traced the many dips and swells along with the scars across his flesh.He watched her closely, looking for any sign of disgust, but he saw only interest.Desire.

While she explored his body, he did the same, tracing her sides until his hands covered her breasts, kneading the generous mounds.Alexia let her head fall back as she moaned, pressing into his touch.She rocked her pelvis into his with a slow and steady rhythm that had her slick pussy sliding across his eager cock.

“Herleif,” she moaned.

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