Total pages in book: 21
Estimated words: 19017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 95(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 19017 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 95(@200wpm)___ 76(@250wpm)___ 63(@300wpm)
I walked to the mattress and lowered onto my knees, taking my mate's hands in mine. “Thank you, sweet Lyric. You are my peace and happiness, and everything I will ever need. I promise to root my strength in my love for you, not my anger towards others.”
“You love me?” He asked in a quiet, shaky voice.
“Oh, yes. I know human hearts can be different, and may take longer to fall, but there is no doubt inside me about the way I feel for you. Your touch excites me and your words soothe me. Your voice is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. Your singing rivals that of the angels.” I would know.
Lyric's eyes glistened when he asked, “You really think so?”
“Of course, I do. I'm sorry that anyone ever made you feel otherwise. Your mother had to have heard your natural talent, and I believe she was jealous of you. She wasn't afraid of you tarnishing her legacy; she was scared you would overshadow it. Instead of showcasing your light, she tried to extinguish it. You deserve to shine like the star you are, and I will do everything in my power to make it so.” I'd told him that plays and musicals were popular at times of celebration; perhaps I could help him join in. His voice deserved to be celebrated.
He lurched forward and wrapped his arms around my neck. “Thank you for believing in me, and for caring about me. I don't care what is normal for a human heart; I know how I feel about you. I know who you are. I know your heart, and it's beautiful. I love you too, Sloan.”
I took his lips in a deep kiss, finding the words tasted as good as they sounded. No one had ever said them to me. I knew about Fate’s bond that awaited me, but I didn't fully understand love until my time on Earth. I saw it portrayed in films, and witnessed it between couples on the street, and my desire for it grew. Now I shared it with Lyric; true, everlasting love.
Our tongues slid against one another, tangling and tasting until we were breathless. Lyric's hands slid down my torso, hooking beneath the hem of my shirt. He broke our kiss to pull the fabric over my head, and whispered in a husky tone, “I want you.”
My body ached with need. I longed to take and claim, but I had to be sure he fully understood the situation. “Sweet Lyric, I want nothing more than to make love to you. But I must make sure you are ready; if we do this, our bond will be secured. Our lifelines will be linked, and we will be devoted to one another for life.”
Even though I had yet to gain my powers, my father had no control over my bond; that was Fate's territory. Her blessing would ensure our link. Whether or not I was granted immortality, I wanted to share every day of my life with Lyric. Every moment I had was dedicated to him.
“Sloan, I've jumped into bed with men who I knew didn't care about me; either to make them happy, to treat loneliness, or for brief physical pleasure. But what we have is real, and I want to share everything with you; my body, my life, and my future.”
My heart raced with joy and excitement. I couldn't wait another moment. I peeled off Lyric's shirt, revealing his soft chest and stomach. Dark hair was scattered across his light skin and padded curves. I trailed my hands down his body, memorizing every glorious inch with sight and touch. He was beautiful inside and out.
He laid back and allowed me to unbutton his jeans. I slid the denim down his legs, marveling over his thick, hairy thighs. I curled my fingers into the waistband of his boxers and my mouth watered as I shimmied down the thin cotton.
Resting against his abdomen, his firm cock was thick, pulsating, and dripping. I couldn’t resist a taste. I pressed my tongue to his shaft and licked up to his cut, pink tip. His tangy essence danced on my taste buds as Lyric moaned his pleasure.
I wrapped my lips around his crown and sucked hard, swirling my tongue against his sensitive flesh, greedily devouring every delicious liquid bead he gave. I wanted more.
I slid my lips up and down his shaft, swallowing him until his tip brushed my throat. With every moan and whimper, I sucked harder and whipped my head faster, until Lyric placed his hands on the top of my head to stop me.
“Sloan, I'm not going to last.” I groaned my delight. Craving his seed on my tongue, I tried to continue, but he held my head in place. “I want you inside me when I come.”