Page 27 of The Last Gargoyle's Christmas Wish
Grady frowned. “Why didn’t you just knock and ask?”
Uzoth stared blankly at him. “I did not think to knock.” His brows lowered ever so slightly. “I am used to waiting and watching.”
Grady huffed a laugh. “Well, next time you can knock rather than wait outside. I started to worry something had happened to you.”
“You worried for me?” Uzoth frowned. “I am sorry for worrying you, Grady.”
“It’s fine.” Grady smiled. “But seriously, thank you. I’ll be able to sleep soundly tonight knowing everyone is safe.”
“You are welcome.” Uzoth inclined his head.
Lachlan and Briar added their thank-yous to Grady’s.
“If this snowstorm continues, I can go and check on your siblings again.” Uzoth paused. “I will knock and ask how they fare.”
Grady chuckled. “I think that would be more comfortable than waiting outside in the snow.” Grady took Uzoth by the elbow. “Now come.” And Grady led him to his room.
Now that Grady knew Jack was safe, his mind returned to their kiss. They entered his room. His pulse raced, and his palms began to sweat.
Grady closed the door, and they faced each other. Grady tried to read Uzoth’s expression. But despite having improved in reading Uzoth, he could not guess what the gargoyle felt or thought.
Grady swallowed. “Thank you again for checking on Jack.”
“Think nothing of it. I am pleased to be able to help you and your kin in any way I can.” Uzoth took a step towards him. “You kissed me.”
It seemed Grady was not the only one with the kiss on his mind. His gaze fell to the gargoyle’s dark-grey lips. “Yes. I did.”
“Why?”
A surprised laugh escaped Grady. “What do you mean?”
“Well, I am…” Uzoth trailed off. “I am not desirable or handsome. Gargoyles are intimidating. We were created to be feared. I know I am hideous.”
Grady shook his head. “No.” He reached up and touched Uzoth’s jaw, cold from the snow. “I mean, you are intimidating as all fuck.” Grady’s gaze ran over the horns and the fangs. “But that doesn’t make you hideous.” Grady slid his hand from Uzoth’s jaw, down his throat, and to his collarbone. “And I can’t speak for others, but I find myself very attracted to you.”
Uzoth’s dark eyes watched Grady’s every move.
“I want you, Uzoth.”
CHAPTER 16
“Truly? You want me?” Uzoth asked in disbelief.
He stared at Grady. He could not fathom that this man, this vigorous and handsome witch, could want someone like him, a frightful monster.
Grady stepped in close. “I want you,” he whispered and slid his hand up to Uzoth’s lips, running the pad of his thumb over them and his fangs.
Uzoth couldn’t move, captivated by the human before him.
Then Grady leaned up and pressed their lips together. Uzoth’s body thrummed. Blood raced through his veins, and his heart pumped faster than it had in an aeon.
Softening his lips, Uzoth lifted his hands and placed them gingerly on Grady’s shoulders, terrified that at any moment, Grady might change his mind and pull away.
But he didn’t. Instead, Grady moved his mouth against Uzoth’s. Uzoth opened to him. Grady’s tongue pressed forward. Their tongues entwined and danced together. A rumble vibrated in Uzoth’s chest.
Uzoth lost himself in the gentle kiss. Lust flamed in his belly, and his cock began to fill. After several moments, Grady pulled back, gasping for air.
Staring at Grady in awe, Uzoth stroked a hand along Grady’s shoulder. “I cannot comprehend why you would want me. But I will not cast aside such a precious gift. May I undress you? I wish to look upon your beauty once again.”
