Page 41 of Alien Huntsman

Her answer was to pull him down to her, her mouth finding his in a kiss that burned away the last of his doubts. The sight of herbeneath him—trusting, wanting—struck him with an emotion so powerful it nearly stole his breath.

“I will make you happy,” he vowed, the words rough with sincerity. “For as long as you’ll have me.”

She gave him a radiant smile. “I’m already happy.”

He kissed her then, pouring everything he couldn’t say into the gentle press of his lips against hers. His hands trembled slightly as they traced the contours of her face, memorizing every curve, every plane. The beast within him, usually so wild and demanding, moved with careful restraint.

She sighed against his mouth, her fingers threading through his hair, pulling him closer. The sweet scent of her filled his senses, drowning out everything else until there was only her—her warmth, her softness, the steady rhythm of her heartbeat calling to his own.

“I never thought I’d find someone like you,” he murmured against her skin, and she arched into his touch.

“I never thought I’d be kidnapped by someone like you,” she teased, then gasped as his lips found a sensitive spot on her neck.

The sound ignited something primal within him. His restraint began to slip, passion overtaking tenderness as he claimed her mouth more fiercely. Her eager response only fueled his desire, her hands exploring the planes of his back, tracing old scars with gentle fingertips.

When her hands found the laces of his pants, he stilled. His eyes searched hers, his beast rumbling at the lust he found reflected in her gaze.

“Are you certain?” His voice was tight, the effort of holding back taking its toll.

“Yes,” she whispered, her hands pushing his pants away. “I’m yours, Korrin. Now and always.”

The words sent a rush of possessive hunger through him.

“Then you’re mine,” he growled, the last of his control shattering.

His mouth crashed down on hers, hot and demanding. Her hands gripped his shoulders, her hips lifting against him.

“Now,” she pleaded. “I want you now.”

He didn’t bother removing his pants. He’d spent so long preparing her, making sure her body could accommodate him, and his restraint was at its limit. He pulled her to the edge of the bed, then lifted her legs, her ankles resting on his shoulders.

He was already rock hard and aching for her.

“Last chance to turn back,” he rumbled, positioning himself at her entrance.

“No turning back,” she whispered, her breath coming fast.

He eased forward, groaning as the head of his cock entered her tight heat. She whimpered, her fingernails digging into his forearms, and he forced himself to go slowly. Inch by inch, he entered her, fighting the urge to plunge into her with abandon.

When his cock hit her barrier, he paused, giving her a moment to adjust. Her face was flushed, her blue eyes hazy with pleasure, her lips swollen from his kisses.

“More,” she demanded, her fingers clutching his shoulders.

He pressed forward, a low growl escaping his throat as her tight passage gripped him. She was so small, so delicate beneath him, but her hands were insistent, urging him forward.

He pushed deeper, until his cock was buried inside her. She let out a sharp cry, and he froze.

“Don’t stop,” she gasped, her fingers digging into his skin.

He held perfectly still, trying to calm his beast. Her inner walls quivered around his cock, her body adjusting to his size. When her muscles relaxed, he withdrew a fraction, then pressed back into her, eliciting another whimper.

“Fuck, Tessa. You’re so tight,” he muttered, his cock pulsing with the effort of restraining himself.

She made a noise that was part moan, part sob, and his beast snarled, desperate to claim her. But he refused to let it out. This first time, she needed him, not the animal.

He moved slowly at first, letting her body become accustomed to his presence. Each small movement brought a new gasp or whimper, and her hands clung to his shoulders as if he was the only thing keeping her tethered to the earth.

“Are you all right?” he rasped, struggling to maintain his control.

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