Page 78 of Cruelly Bitten
Not like the beauty in my bed did, anyway.
It was likely a consequence of our ancient bond. My body appeared to be incapable of physically performing around anyone other than Ismerelda.
Alas, I couldn’t exactly admit that aloud.
My attraction to myErositawas a weakness, one I intended to kill. Just not yet.
Which meant I had to tread carefully now, as I couldn’t afford for anyone to find out about this flaw.
“I’m still evaluating,” I told Mira. “Once I’ve thoroughlyreacquaintedmyself with myErosita, I’ll let you know how the blood virgins compare.”
Mira considered me for a moment and nodded, seemingly satisfied with my response. “Please do. In the interim, I will get to work with our technical and security teams to make the appropriate changes.”
“Good.” I dismissed her again in favor of the blonde in my bed.
This time Mira didn’t comment; she simply let herself out.
I waited for Ismerelda to move, but she remained absolutely still.
“Hmm,” I hummed, intrigued by whatever game she was trying to play. She seemed to be pretending to sleep. But I had no idea why.
“I can hear your heart beating,” I murmured as I removed my boxer shorts. “I know you’re awake.”
Silence.
My lips curled. “Do you want me to prove just how awake you are,little swan?” I asked as I slid onto the bed behind her.
Still nothing. Not even the taunt in my tone when I uttered that ridiculous—or perhaps,appropriate—nickname provoked a reaction.
I pressed my growing erection into her backside, loving the way her natural curves cushioned my hardness.So fucking perfect. I couldn’t wait to take her here. Bend her over, own every bit of her, reclaim her asmine.
But first I wanted her pussy.
In so many damn positions.
From the back. From the front.From the side.
If she wanted to pretend to be asleep, I’d allow it. Because making her scream would be that much more exhilarating.
“Let’s see how long you can keep quiet,” I whispered into her ear, my hand going to her hip. “The longer you pretend, the more I’ll reward you.”
My lips trailed down to her neck, my sharpened incisors skimming her now-thundering pulse.
The scent of fear warmed my senses, making me want to bite. Taste.Mark.
There was something else in that aroma. Something sharp. An emotion I couldn’t define. Not quite arousal, but close. Passionate. Intense.Alluring.
I inhaled deeply, my eyes falling closed.
Holding her like this gave me so many ideas. Taking her while she slept. Waking her with an orgasm only to fuck her into oblivion once more.
Gods, I needed this woman. Ithurt, this desire so overwhelming that I almost wanted to give up control and let my beast out to dominate.
She’s mine,my inner predator seemed to whisper.Let me have her. Let me fuck her.
I nipped Ismerelda’s raging pulse, my cock stiff and ready against her ass.
Preparing her would be futile. Her body was made for mine, enslaved to my needs, molded to take my brand of aggression.
