Page 63 of The Divine Shallows
“Swim with me,” Elowyn interjected suddenly, surprising Draeden.
He stumbled over his response, taken aback by her unexpected question. “I... I didn’t bring a change of clothes.”
“It’s all right, we won’t need them,” Elowyn said hoping to sound nonchalant, already making her way towards the tranquil oasis.
Throughout, Elowyn struggled to contain her emotions, but her heart swelled with gratitude. Never had she experienced such genuine care and affection from a lover before. Each step she took wasaccompanied by the pounding of her heart, overwhelmed by the need to express her appreciation for his kindness. With trembling hands, she began to undress. Her thick cloak lay discarded nearby, leaving her only in a simple dress. Casting it aside, she stood in her undergarments, hesitating briefly before discarding them as well, too apprehensive to glance back and see if Draeden was watching.
Yet, she felt the weight of his gaze upon her, piercing through her like golden arrows. Banishing the thought from her mind, she stepped cautiously into the oasis. The water enveloped her calves in its comforting warmth. As seconds passed in silence, Elowyn summoned the courage to glance back, finding Draeden’s gaze on her.
He remained in his loose tunic and pants, yet his attention was solely fixed upon her. She observed his unmoving figure, uncertain if he even drew breath. Doubts gnawed at her, questioning if this was a mistake, but then she felt the intensity of his gaze upon her bare form. His golden eyes traced a path from her flushed cheeks to the curves of her body, igniting a fire within her. Elowyn held his gaze as his breaths quickened, his hunger evident in its golden depths. Then, in a sudden surge of desire, Draeden shed his own garments and closed the distance between them.
His hands found her face, capturing her lips in a fervent kiss. Elowyn melted at his touch, her fingers greedily exploring the contours of his muscled back. Draeden’s kiss grew more demanding as he tightened his grip on her, his touch igniting a passionate response within her. A soft moan escaped her lips as she surrendered to his embrace, kissing him with equal fervor. With a gentle yet possessive touch, he cupped her breast, sending waves of desire coursing through her veins. The sensation of his touch elicited a primal longing within her, a hunger for more.
Draeden’s palm fell from her breast and brushed down her waist until it hovered below, to a part of her that was aching for his touch. His other hand gripped Elowyn’s waist tightly as he continued to kiss her. Elowyn moaned, nearly hysterical from the teasing. Draeden smirked ather pining and gave into her desire. He brushed a finger along her heat and began rubbing it in slow, sensual circles. A gasp escaped from Elowyn’s lips as a wave of pleasure struck through her from the all-consuming, slow-burning spark that Draeden was kindling within her.
Her mind cherished this moment, savoring a choice that was finally wholly her own.
Elowyn’s breaths began to hasten as Draeden pulled his lips from hers and began trailing sultry kisses along her neck, quickening his circular movements, his bronzed fingers now slick with her. Draeden began vigorously rubbing her heat, adding fuel to her fire, letting Elowyn’s moans command his pace. The flames within Elowyn grew wildly, seconds away from bursting aflame. He could sense her nearing her peak. Elowyn felt something inside her rupture from inconceivable pleasure and she finally collapsed in Draeden’s arms.
Draeden’s smile widened as he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead before cradling her entire body in his arms. There, Elowyn allowed the soothing warmth of the water to calm her senses, her body still tingling from the waves of pleasure that had coursed through her. Nestling into his embrace, she traced gentle circles on his chest, and basked in the tranquility of the moment.
“You have no idea how beautiful you are,” Draeden whispered.
“You should definitely do that again,” Elowyn murmured, eyes twinkling with affection.
“You’re quite insatiable.” Draeden teased. “Have you always been this difficult to satisfy?”
“I might need seconds or thirds,” she said, leaning into his touch. “But in truth, you’re the first fey with whom I’ve felt this way with.”
Draeden’s playful demeanor softened, and he gently spun her around to face him, her waist submerged in the warm water. Catching the serious tone in her voice, he regarded her with a considerate expression.
“Are you serious?” he asked.
Elowyn nodded, her gaze dropping to her fingers as if suddenly captivated by them. Draeden reached out, cupping her chin tenderly and lifting her gaze to meet his own. His golden irises shimmered with warmth and affection.
“Thank you for trusting me,” he said softly. “And if there’s ever anything that makes you uneasy, I want you to let me know. I care about you.”
“I will,” Elowyn reassured him with a soft smile. “Every time you say something lovely, I feel like I’m melting. You’ve completely enamored me, you know?”
“I hope you’ve realized that I’ve been enamored by you from the beginning. I’m just glad you’re finally catching up,” Draeden chuckled, closing the distance between them once more. “Have I mentioned that you’re the most beautiful fey I’ve ever seen?”
“Once or twice, maybe,” Elowyn laughed. She ran her fingers through her ivory braid, unraveling it, anything to distract herself from the heat rising in her cheeks. “But I must say, you’re incredibly handsome. It’s hardly fair.”
“Is that so?” Draeden leaned forward to place a soft kiss on her lips. “Tell me more.”
Elowyn felt that burning heat start to bloom within her again. “I find everything about you arousing. From your golden gaze that makes my knees weak, to your skin that makes me want to touch and taste you everywhere.”
Draeden’s eyes scoured over Elowyn as he seized her waist after she spoke. He lifted her up from the oasis’ shallows and held her firmly against him and kissed her deeply, as if he could never have enough of her. Elowyn wrapped her legs around Draeden’s torso and slid her arms around his neck, her unbound snow-white hair falling to her waist in waves. Draeden gripped her backside coarsely, supporting her as he carried her out of the shallow waters. Elowyn felt the hardness of his length pressing against her and it made her breaths jagged. Draeden’ssure-fire steps carried them back to the plush blanket as he continued to kiss her passionately, tossing the earlier contents off the fabric.
He bent down to rest Elowyn’s head on one of the cushioned pillows, setting her body down carefully. He was crouched over her, both of his hands resting on her thighs as he stared at her unclothed form. His golden eyes tore into her as she bared herself before him. Draeden planted an arm next to her head and leaned forward to kiss her again. With his free hand, he licked two of his fingers as he led them down the plane of her waist and found her heat again. He rubbed it sensually, reveling in the moaning aches coming from her. Elowyn arched her back as the feeling of pleasure began to build at her core in towering heights.
Draeden bent down to taste her, licking the pebbled peaks of her breasts with seductive strokes of his tongue. Elowyn’s pleasure intensified and Draeden’s eyes turned wild. He plunged a finger into her and relished in her wetness for him. Elowyn lifted her hips at his touch, letting him know that she savored his new endeavor. He added another and continued to stroke his fingers. Elowyn gripped the blanket’s fabric and focused on nothing but the incomprehensible gratification she was feeling. She became unbound and a ripple of satisfaction carried her to her climax.
When she quieted, Draeden moved to rest beside her on the blanket. Both laying on their backs, their lungs rose and fell with hurried breaths. Turning her head, Elowyn looked at him, still reeling from her fading climax.
“I want all of you,” Elowyn said sincerely. “I trust you.”
Propped on his elbow, Draeden turned to her. “Are you sure?”
