Page 68 of The Dragon's Gambit
“Maybe. What did I tell you about coming out in the night air with wet hair?” Lee scolded playfully as he ran his fingers through a few strands.
Reiya spun around in his arms, her eyes shining up at him. “Mmm, I just can’t seem to remember. Are you going to punish me?” Reiya bit her bottom lip with a small smile on her face.
“I might.” His hot breath fanned her cheek as he drew close to her ear, nipping her earlobe.
“Well, then, what are you waiting for?” Reiya let the words come out in a quiet breath. Lee chuckled lowly near her ear, the vibrations sending a chill through her body.
“You aren’t supposed to want to be disciplined. Hardly fitting if you enjoy being punished.” Lee smirked into her neck and peppered light kisses over her mark.
Reiya wrapped her arms around his neck, and he brought his face up to hers. “Let’s play a game.”
Lee grinned and tugged her back into the warmth of the room. “A game, princess? What kind of game? Like a game game, or something else?” He raised his brows, and she giggled at him.
“Umm … obviously a game. What are you thinking about, perv?” Reiya winked at him and hopped on the bed, folding her legs under her. Lee chuckled and sat across from her, watching her with interest.
“So, the rule is you have to answer. You can’t say ‘I don’t know’ because that’s a cop-out. We’ll each take turns asking silly questions, okay?” Reiya watched his lips curl upward, findingher humorous. “Okay, so I’ll go first. If you had to choose between getting an arm chopped off or a leg, which would it be?”
Lee raised his eyes and continued to smile at her. “An arm for sure. Then I could still get around easily. Okay, my turn. If you had to choose between me and Brody, who would it be?” Lee smirked and watched her with interest.
Reiya giggled. He was being rotten, and she knew what he was looking for. “Easily Brody. Hands down.” He leaned in closer, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he began to tickle her. She squirmed and giggled, trying to escape his touch, rolling back onto the bed and curling into a ball as he continued to tickle her relentlessly. The playful struggle continued until she couldn’t take it anymore, and she begged for mercy through gasping breaths. “Okay, okay. I’d pick you and you know it.” She watched him grin triumphantly. He pulled her back up into a sitting position and kissed the tip of her nose.
“My turn now. Hmm … would you rather I love you but not be with you or hate you but as your mate?” Reiya watched his eyes flicker a bit, but he didn’t hesitate with his answer.
“Hate me but as my mate.” His breath heaved a bit as he looked her over. She was so cute and adorable. If she only knew what he wanted to do to her right now … “Would you rather stay up all night talking or make love and fall asleep together?” His eyes were smiling as he waited intently for her answer.
“Hmm … well, as it is now, I’m going to have to say stay up all night talking. I don’t know how well you perform as a man yet.” She gave him a wry smile and watched a darkness flicker across his eyes.
“Yet, princess. Yet.” Lee stared at her with an intense gaze, his eyes drifting over her body and landing on her lips.
Reiya cleared her throat as she felt her heartbeat pick up under his gaze. “My turn. Would you rather live an immortal life without me, or a mortal one with me?” She watched his intensestare, hoping he wasn’t getting suspicious of what she asked. He leaned in close to her, his lips brushing against hers.
“Baby, I don’t want a life without you. Easily, a mortal life with you. I need you, Reiya. I’ve never needed anyone, but I need you.”
His steamy breath hit her lips as his brushed against hers with each word he said. The sparks shot through her body, and she felt like he was pulling her toward him with a magnetic force. Her body reacted on its own as she licked his lips with her tongue.
She had just provoked his beast.
Chapter 47 Huntress
The feral animal let out a low, possessive growl as he engulfed her lips with his. His hand slid up her side, cupping her breast over her shirt. With a small groan, he was able to get a handle on himself because the kiss slowed down, becoming verygentle and warm. He took his time tasting the entirety of her mouth and squeezing her body against his, tenderly kneading her smooth mound in his hand. She let out a soft whimper, arching her chest into his hand, which only encouraged his beast and made it more difficult for him to stay in control. He had to continue to fight against himself to keep the pace slow.
He pressed himself against her, his body a solid wall of heat and desire as he pushed her back onto the bed. His lips moved hungrily against her mouth, his tongue dancing with hers in a sensual tango. His hand continued to tease and knead her breast through the fabric of her clothes. With nimble fingers, he pinched her hardened nipple, sending waves of pleasure coursing through her body. She moaned into his mouth as he continued to suck on her tongue, a low growl rumbling in his chest like a primal call of possession.
“Mmm, Lee,” she panted as he left her lips, lifting her shirt to trail kisses up her stomach.
A loud, urgent knock sounded at the door. “Lee, zip those pants up and come on. The huntress is entering our territory.” Xander smirked at the door, knowing that Levi was going to be extremely frustrated.
Lee snarled against her stomach, pulling her shirt down and turning his head, looking at the door like it was an enemy.
“Huntress?” Reiya asked, adjusting herself and getting her breathing under control.
“Xander sent for a demon hunter immediately. I guess she’s here already.” He stood and pulled her up beside him. Softly, he pressed his lips against hers again, his eyes still full of want. With a defeated sigh, he turned, leading her to the door. When he opened it, his eyes narrowed on the smirking face in front of him.
“What? You wanted to meet her too, right?” Xander asked innocently. Brody and Chelsie were also at Xander's side, curious as to what was going on.
“You sent for a demon hunter … huntress?” Reiya looked at Xander, who beamed widely.
“Just some insurance. She’s the best, and extremely deadly. I thought you might feel better if I sent her to keep watch over the Black Ice Pack.” Xander watched Reiya’s eyes soften and a smile form on her lips.
