Lilliane clenched the walls of her core and smiled when he groaned. “I’m on the pill.”
His breath hitched. “They are not always efficient with shifters, and I don’t have condoms. I just wanna come inside you.”
“Yes.” She rotated her hips.
“You gotta be sure, darling.”
“Yes. Come inside me, Atlas. I’m yours. In every way.”
He bit her neck as her walls fluttered around his cock. “Yes,” she cried as her release took her over. “Atlas!Yes!”
He marked her. His teeth sank just as he peaked deep inside her. He groaned her name, holding her, staying inside her as long as possible. This moment.
Her core still fluttering, their breathing ragged, their bond branded into their hearts and souls.
This moment was something he wanted to remember forever. He kissed her, little pecks and deep pulls of her swollen lips. He nipped her collarbone and held her to him as he lay on his back. He pressed a kiss to her temple. “How do you feel?” he whispered.
“A bit drunk,” she whispered back.
He chuckled. “Drunk?”
“A bit woozy. That was good work, wolf man.”
Atlas ran his fingers where he bit her. The skin was pink and smoother. A tiny little scar. He kissed it softly. “Did it hurt?”
“No,” she said, and he believed her. “I don’t think I really felt it?” She asked like it was a question. “Is that possible?”
“Not sure, but I like the idea that it didn’t hurt you. Kinda the last thing I want right now.” He grinned at her. “Trouble, you’re my mate.” He couldn’t keep the wonder out of his voice.
She beamed at him. “You look pretty pleased with yourself.”
“Oh, I am,” he laughed. “This is the best moment of my life.”
She giggled and nuzzled his chest. “Wolf man, it’s only the start. You might find me annoying soon enough. My bathroom is always a mess. Productseverywhere,along with my hair dryer, straightener, curling wand.”
“Sounds amazing. Can’t wait to help you organize.”
She threw her head back with a laugh. “It’s already annoying you, isn’t it?”
He tickled her hip. “You do remember you almost burned the house down, right? I am familiar with your mess.”
“Hey!” she protested. She playfully swatted at him. He caught her hand and used it to pull her on top of him. He grinned at her and moved his hips up. He laughed when her eyes widened. “Again? Really?”
“Darling, you told me I could make love to you till the sun comes up, and I have every intention of doing just that.” He slid in with ease and lost count of times she came before he let himself sink deep inside her.
Lilliane was his.His.
TWENTY-TWO
LILLIANE
The second Lilliane opened her eyes, she felt warm, safe, and loved.
It was amazing.
Atlas was on his side, watching her with a small grin. “Sorry, I woke you. I was trying to sneak out of bed. I wouldn’t have left without telling you,” he quickly added when he noticed her frown. He kissed her shoulder and held her a little closer. “I have to go.”
She groaned, cracking one eye open. “But it’s barely dawn.”
