"Let them wait." He stalked toward her with predatory grace, his blue eyes blazing with possession. "My bear has been climbing the walls all morning without you. I need my mate now."
"Fine," she managed, her voice already breathless with anticipation. "But make it fast. And worth my while."
His answering grin was pure masculine satisfaction. "Oh, my queen," he purred, reaching for her. "I plan to make it very worth your while."
Kaidan's hands moved with swift precision, stripping off his suit jacket and tearing at his shirt buttons. The sound of fabric rustling filled the room, and Tessa's breath hitched as she watched him. His movements were deliberate, almost feral, and the intensity in his piercing blue eyes made her pulse race. He kicked off his shoes, shed his pants and boxers in one fluid motion, and stood gloriously bare before her. The sunlight shining in from the bedroom windows highlighted every sculpted inch of him—the broad shoulders, the taut muscles of his chest, and the golden trail of hair leading to his hard, throbbing cock. Tessa's mouth went dry.
"Kaidan," she whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of excitement and nervousness. "We literally only have ten minutes before someone comes looking for us."
He stepped closer. "Good. That makes it even more thrilling, doesn't it?" His voice was low, a growl that vibrated through her very core.
She laughed. "This is so wrong. We're supposed to be getting married in a few hours. This is the opposite of tradition."
He cupped her face, his thumb brushing her bottom lip. "Since when have we ever been traditional, my queen?" He leaned in, his breath warm against her ear. "A human queen and a polar bear king? Frosthaven’s never seen anything like us. Why start following the rules now?"
His words sent a shiver down her spine, and she couldn't help but agree. There was something wildly exciting about breaking the rules, especially when it came to him. She nodded, her heart pounding as he turned her around, pressing her gently over the bed. He didn't bother removing her delicate silk slip—instead, he lifted it up, exposing her bare bottom to the cool morning air. She gasped as he traced a finger along her sensitive folds, teasing her.
"Kaidan," she moaned, her hands gripping the bed. "We don't have time for this."
"We have time," he murmured, his voice husky with desire. "I'll make it quick."
Before she could protest further, he positioned himself behind her and entered her in one swift, deep thrust. Tessa cried out, her voice muffled by the bedspread as she bit down on the fabric to stifle the sound. The sensation of him filling her so completely, so urgently, was overwhelming. Her body arched, her fingers clutching at the bedding as he began to move, his thrusts deep and relentless.
"God, you feel so good," he groaned, his hands gripping her hips tightly. "Every time, Tessa. Every single time."
She could only manage a whimper in response, her body already trembling with the sheer intensity of it. The thought of someone catching them in the act—sent a jolt of nervous excitement through her. It was wrong. It was scandalous. And it only heightened her arousal.
"This is so bad," she gasped. "What if someone hears us?"
He leaned over her, his chest pressing against her back, his lips brushing her ear. "Let them hear," he growled. "Let the entire kingdom know how much their king loves his queen."
His words, combined with the searing heat of his body against hers, pushed her closer to the edge. She could feel her climax building, a tight coil of pleasure ready to unravel. "Kaidan, I'm so close," she panted, her voice trembling.
"Come for me, Tessa," he commanded, his rhythm becoming faster and harder. "I want to feel you fall apart for me on our wedding day."
And she did. Her orgasm crashed over her like a tidal wave, her body convulsing as waves of pleasure radiated through her. She pressed her face into the bed to smother her cries, but it was useless—the intensity was too much. Kaidan followed soon after,his thrusts becoming erratic as he buried himself deep inside her one last time. His low, guttural groan filled the room as he spilled his release, his body shuddering against hers.
For a moment, they stayed like that, both of them breathless and trembling. Then, with a regretful sigh, Kaidan pulled away, gently lowering her silk slip back into place. He pressed a soft kiss to her shoulder before stepping back.
"You're incredible," he murmured. "I'm the luckiest man in the world."
She turned to face him, her cheeks flushed. "You'd better get dressed before someone catches you," she teased, her voice still shaky.
He chuckled as he quickly pulled on his boxers and began reassembling his suit. "You're right. But it would've been worth it."
She watched him dress, her heart swelling with affection. Even now, with their bond so strong, he still managed to surprise her. His alpha presence, his unrelenting desire for her, and his unwavering love left her feeling cherished in a way she'd never hoped for.
Once he was fully dressed, he strode back to her, cupping her face in his hands. "I love you, Tessa. More than anything."
"I love you too," she whispered, her eyes shining with emotion.
He kissed her, a deep, lingering kiss that left her breathless all over again. Then, with a final, longing look, he slipped out of the room, leaving her standing there, her body still humming with pleasure and her heart full. She took a deep breath, smoothing her hands over her hair and silk slip, just as the sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor.
"Tessa, are you decent? We're coming in!" Melanie's voice called from the other side of the door.
Tessa grinned, her cheeks still flushed. "Almost! Just a second!" she called back.
She couldn't help but laugh softly to herself. Today was going to be perfect. And if this little pre-wedding mishap was any indication, their life together would be anything but boring.