Page 121 of The Demon King's Destiny

Chapter 32

Evelyn snuggled closer to the heat behind her. A band tightened around her midsection and she sighed contentedly.

“Open your eyes,moj draga.”

She lifted her lids and her world was filled with soft purples and blues. Lanterns swung in the breeze, hanging from the trees above. They’d landed on their love nest instead of in the meadow.

“Well, this is new,” she remarked.

Marrok kissed her neck. “Were you thinking about lying with me in bed, little mate? When you fell asleep?”

“Maybe.”

His hot breath puffed across the skin where he’d kissed her. Goosebumps broke out on her flesh. Her naked flesh.

“Were you?” she asked.

“Without a doubt.”

She started to turn and he held her in place.

“How do you feel? Does your chest hurt?”

Evelyn didn’t answer.

“Evelyn?”

“I don’t want to lie to you.”

“Good. Don’t”

She rolled her eyes, even though he couldn’t see it. “Yes, it’s still painful. My hand is still weak. Though I don’t feel the pain in my fingers or from the damage to my face. I can feel the swelling in both. My sternum is sore. I’m a mess, but I don’t want to tell you because then you won’t touch me.

“You want me to touch you?” he nipped her earlobe.

“Yes.”

“Where?”

“Everywhere.”

Marrok laughed. His fingertips drifted to just under her left breast. “Tell me if I aggravate the wound.”

Evelyn held her breath, shocked he was actually going togive in. She’d tried last night in the infirmary and he’d steadfastly refused. He’d even had Theron give her a concoction to put her in a dreamless sleep so she could rest.

His palm coasted upwards until he palmed her breast. Soothingly, he flexed his fingers and relaxed them, repetitively.

“Tease,” she jested.

“Careful, mate. I’m keeping track of your infractions, which we’ll address when you’rebetter. I, for one, am looking forward tothespankingsyou’ve earned.”

“Tease,” sherepeatedand he laughed.

Evelyn needed more than a gentle massage. She wiggled her rear against the erection she felt behind her.

“Don’t. This is about you and if you push me too far, I’ll stop.”

Evelyn froze, not wanting him to stop.

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