Page 75 of Grulen

“Well, stop it.You’ve behaved honorably.You’re kind, considerate, and patient with everyone but yourself.I imagine the core of who you are is the same, whether you remember or not.”

“Have you changed your mind about us?It’s been days since I received the file, yet we haven’t done more than talk.”

“Grulen, you’ve been dealing with a lot.I didn’t want to push you.I can wait.”

His tail wrapped around her waist, and he tugged her onto his lap.

“I don’t think I want to wait any longer unless you do.”He searched her blue eyes for a hint of her feelings.Her scent deepened.

“Then kiss me.”Her fingers traced his cheek.

He lowered his head and savored the moment.Long dark lashes framed her blue eyes with hints of green and gold which held affection and anticipation.Her scent deepened and mixed with the natural odors of the greenhouse.The warmth and silkiness of her flesh under his fingertips sent tingles down his arm.Her breath hitched and her eyelids drooped as his mouth neared hers.

I’ve waited so long to hold her like this.I want to sear it into my memory so deeply it can’t ever be dislodged.

His lips delicately met hers.Pressing gently, he explored and licked her plump flesh.When her lips parted in invitation, his tongue danced with hers.His eyes closed as the taste of her exploded inside his mouth.Goddess, the softness of her lips under mine is divine.

Her hands clutched at his shoulders and her chest rubbed against his.A low rumble emanated from his chest as he gathered her closer.Delving deeper with his tongue, their passion increased.Caresses became firmer and needier.His tail snuck under her shirt hem and caressed her back.Her fingers moved to burrow into his hair and pull him closer.

“Yes,ciebala, take what you need.”

His hands roamed down her spine until her ass cheeks filled his palms.He kneaded and squeezed.Her small moans peppered the air.His heart pounded and blood rushed to his cock leaving him slightly dizzy.She pulled away from his lips with a gasp then buried her face in his neck.He groaned when she licked his pulse.

“Jesus.You should come with a warning label.”Affection and humor laced her words.Her fingers restlessly moved over his chest.Her warm, slightly rough, palms flattened against him seeking more contact.

“You, as well.”He nuzzled her ear.Her satiny hair tickled his skin sending electric sparks through his veins.

“Where do we go from here?”She tilted back to brush hair from his eyes.

“I want to give you pleasure.I’ve imagined numerous ways since I met you.”

Her fingers spasmed against his forehead.

“As have I, but are we moving too fast?You just found out your name.”

“I know I’m not mated or under contract.”

“That doesn’t mean there isn’t someone waiting for you.”Her gaze lowered to his collarbone.“I don’t want you to have any regrets.A few kisses is entirely different than getting naked together.”

Using his forefinger, he raised her chin and saw the concern in her eyes.

“If you’re not ready, I’m willing to wait,ciebala.”

“I’m worried you might have been dating someone and you’ll feel guilty if that’s the case.”

“Crek.” He dropped her forehead to hers.“I hadn’t considered that.”

A reluctant smile tipped her lips upwards.

“So we wait for more?”The pulse in her neck thrummed against his hand.

He closed his eyes and silently prayed for patience.

“I find out tomorrow.If there’s no one I need to consider, we spend some quality time alone as soon as we can.”

Her hands cupped his face and she kissed him softly.She maneuvered off his lap leaving him chilled.

“Agreed.I’m going to go now and make it easier for us to resist temptation.”

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