“And now you’re a legend. First elf to survive a dragon shift, then emerging from a potion few believed was possible. I’m going to need to do some pretty epic things to keep the right to stand next to you.”
Ellery scooted forward and made himself at home in Chrysander’s lap. The dragon wrapped his arms loosely around Ellery as he kissed his nose. “You give me too much credit and sell yourself short.”
“I just want you to unapologetically be yourself.”
“That is my plan.”
“You and I are going to do incredible things, Ell. It won’t be long before you can fully return to your job.”
“In the meantime, I need to make plans on how to spend my time wisely.”
“Your job is to recover from this potion.”
“And to make sure I take care of my mate. You are everything to me, Chrys. I want to make sure you never forget that, so you are always going to be my priority.”
“That’s exactly how I feel about you. I love you, Ell.”
“Could I interest you in a physical demonstration of that love?”
Chrysander lifted a dark brow. “Your Majesty, are you coming on to me?”
“Yes,” Ellery replied emphatically. He added a nod of his head so Chrysander would know exactly how serious he was about making love.
“That beast of yours is going to behave?”
“I think we can count on him wanting to bite you.”
“I won’t complain.”
Ellery looped his arms around Chrysander’s neck and pressed their mouths together. For months he couldn’t even speak with him, and since his return they’d kept their physical contact to a minimum. Neither one of them were willing to tease the other or start something Ellery couldn’t finish. But things were different now, and Ellery was tired of waiting. He desperately needed the feel of Chrysander’s body against his.
Chrysander’s hands slipped under his tunic to caress his back as their tongues met. It was enough to put fire in Ellery’s veins. A moan slipped out and they were doing nothing more than making out. He might have wished for a long, seductive night but he didn’t have the time, and he certainly didn’t have the patience. All he could think of was having Chrysander buried inside him. He missed not only the connection of flesh but the oneness of two hearts entwining their love in the purest way possible.
Without putting any distance between them, Chrysander managed to lower them both to the giant mound of pillows. Ellery was soon pressed down by Chrysander’s weight, and the delicious proximity was blowing his mind. His cock was already hard and poking into his lover. It matched Chrysander’s own, and Ellery had to throttle his desire to rub them together until he climaxed. Though it was a wonderful way to come, he wanted more.
“Ell,” Chrysander murmured as his lips traveled over one of Ellery’s prominent cheekbones and down to his ear. His other half was fond of the two hoops Fate gave him to symbolize their link, and when he toyed with them with his tongue, shivers rippled over Ellery’s skin.
“I want to touch you,” Ellery complained as he tried to get his hands on Chrysander but was deterred by his clothing. Understanding his dilemma, Chrysander lifted and tore his T-shirt off. It hadn’t even hit the ground before he swooped down to take Ellery’s mouth.
Ellery spread his hands over Chrysander’s back and kneaded the thick muscles that came with being a large dragon shifter. Everything about Chrysander excited Ellery, and there would always be a voice in his head that wondered what he had done to deserve such an incredible, sexy man. Desperate for more, Ellery released him and pushed him away. He tugged off his tunic, then shoved his pants down to his ankles. Chrysander helped to yank them off and turned his attention to his jeans.
Not willing to wait to have Chrysander naked, Ellery took over the task. He tugged down the zipper and as soon as there was a gap in his pants, Ellery stroked his cock through his boxers. Chrysander did nothing but take a deep breath and close his eyes, enjoying the pleasure. Ellery’s smile formed as the material grew damp with Chrysander’s pre-come. He was the one who did this to him. It was Ellery who caused such desire in him.
“You’ve had your fun, now stop playing with my dick.” Chrysander shoved his clothing down, giving Ellery no choice but to stop his fondling while his mate finished disrobing. Leaning over, Chrysander dug through a bag and produced a bottle of lube.
“I did not even think to ask if you had any.”
Chrysander leaned down and kissed him. “Shocking as this may be, I have jerked off in the last eight months.”
Ellery laughed. “I would be more worried for you if you had not.”
The dragon came down on top of him, then rolled them both so Ellery was on top. Before Ellery could so much as blink, he had lubed fingers tracing around his entrance. It had been so long since they were together, it was almost like the first time, only with no nerves. Ellery not only knew what to expect, he craved it. He spread his legs as much as he could to give Chrysander better access as he slipped inside.
“You can use more than one,” he told Chrysander after nipping his chin.
“It’s been a while. Calm down.”
Ellery licked around the edge of Chrysander’s bottom lip. “You seem cranky, Chrys.”
