Page 44 of With this Ring

Her body trembled, and her heart pounded.

Tormentingly, he continued to toy with her clit, rubbing circles around the sensitive nub, and her climax built, threatening to overwhelm her.

Gregorio thrust his fingers into her, quickening his pace, pushing her ever closer to the edge.

Her body shook, and she reached for him so she didn’t fall.

Impossibly, he slid a third finger inside, stretching her wide, preparing her for what would happen later.

As she cried out, her knees buckled.

“Now, Sasha. Give it to me.” He growled. “Don’t you dare fucking hold back.”

Convulsing, spiraling into bliss, she came all over his hand.

But he was relentless, driving her on and on until she shattered again before taking pity on her.

Gently, he eased out of her, then he licked his fingers, reigniting the sensual flames burning in her.

She struggled for breath, and she looked up at him. He smiled triumphantly.

“You’re mine, Petal.”

He was protector and predator, primal and unyielding, and she’d die for his touch.

This was a dangerous game they played, but the thrill—the aliveness—only made her crave him more.

“I’m going to claim every inch of you, mark you as mine, and no other man will ever touch you again.” His voice was thick with promise and warning, a stark declaration of ownership. “Do you understand?”

Chapter Seven

Surely this was nothing more than the heat of the moment.

He couldn’t actually mean what he said.

And yet his face was set in implacable lines.

Heart thundering at the intensity of their exchange, Sasha managed, “Yes, Gregorio.” She cleared her throat. “I understand.”

Gregorio nodded. “Stay right there.”

He disappeared into the bathroom, and she wrapped her arms around her middle to ward off the sudden chill—one as much from the night air as well as the way he’d rocked her world.

Moments later, cock erect, powerful muscles rippling, he returned and tossed a couple of condoms onto the nightstand.

Then he faced her, desire flaring in his eyes.

She’d dreamed of being wanted in this way.

“We’ll start with you on the bed.”

Start?

Without waiting for her compliance, her strong protector scooped her up and placed her in the middle of the mattress, then he pushed her down on her back.

Instinctively she reached for him, but he shook his head.

“Raise your legs.”

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