Page 43 of Orin

Beaming at me, she looked up, and I responded with a gentle kiss before studying her. The stars seemed to shimmer in her brown eyes, with flecks of gold catching the light. Her affection for me was evident in the way she looked at me, and I could feel it.

“Are you concerned about my inexperience in relationships?” I asked.

“Absolutely not!”

Pleased by her response, I gazed back at her with a half-smile. My heart felt lighter.

As her fingertips grazed my cheek, a gentle warmth spread through me. “You’ve been very open with me...I respect that. You never have to worry about how I feel about you. I’ve never stopped wanting you.” She chuckled. “Besides, I’m not experienced in relationships either. I’ve only been with one guy. And he was a jerk.”

I tilted my head, captivated by every subtle gesture she made. My hands seemed to have a mind of their own, gliding along her shoulders, arms and hips with a gentle touch.

Her response to my touch was immediate, as she squirmed and traced her hands along my chest. “Exactly what is it you’re worried about?”

“That I will not know how to...” I swallowed, “to bring you pleasure.”

She grasped my face with her tender hands and shook her head, locking her gaze with mine.

“Orin, the slightest brush of your hand electrifies me. When you are near me, all I want is to kiss you. You turn me...” She looked down as her cheeks turned crimson. “Well, let’s just say, I need to change my panties soon...Believe me, you pleasing me will be a breeze.”

Her words took a moment to sink in and I grinned with pride. “Are you sure you don’t mind my lack of... experience?”

She wrapped her arms around my neck. “Not at all. It will be fun, teaching you what I like.... if you want me to, that is.” Her lips quirked.

“Gods yes. I’d like you to show me the areas that give you the most pleasure when touched. I only hope to satisfy your needs and make you happy,” I husked.

Despite her flushed cheeks, Olivia maintained eye contact. “I will show you, but I want to bring you pleasure, too. You may have to teach me a few things as well.” Her lips curved into a grin.

I licked my lips. “Whatever makes you happy, my mate.”

My K’sha was a divine gift. One I was eternally grateful for.

Leaning in, I captured her lips with mine, pouring the intensity of my emotions into the kiss.

She pulled away from the kiss and struggled to get off my lap.

I wondered if I had already done something incorrectly, but before I could ask, she tugged on my hands, signaling me to stand up with her.

I discreetly made an adjustment to my pants to relieve the discomfort caused by the pressure on my hardened length.

Olivia’s hands slipped beneath my shirt, and her nails traced a tantalizing path across my skin, igniting a pleasurable tingle. I couldn’t help but moan in response.

She leaned back, looking up at me. “It’s taken us ages to admit our attraction to one another.” She pointed at her stomach. “Before the arrival of this little guy, which will be soon... I want to have some time with you.”

As my mate embraced me, her arms encircled my body, her belly jutting out between us. She spoke with a breathy, needy voice. “I’m excited to teach you right away.” She grinned while her fingertips reached into my waistband and my hips jerked.

I held her hands to halt her movements.

“But...?” I began.

Olivia pressed her finger to my lips, signaling me to be quiet.

In a challenging manner, she squinted at me. “Orin, warrior of the Protectorate Alliance, let me be explicit about this. I want you to make love to me. Now!”

I laughed at her fierceness. “I was going to ask if it’s safe to mate while you are pregnant?”

She chewed her bottom lip, looking sheepish. “Oh...sorry...I thought you were trying to stop me.”

With a closed-lipped grin, I touched her shoulders with my hands. “I was.” I tilted my head and placed a kiss on the top of hers. “You have recently been injured. And you are with child. I do not know if this is safe. Maybe we should wait?”

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