Page 39 of Vampire's Promise
Her gown matched the dark blue of the lotus and was so low cut it exposed a generous swell of her breasts.
How am I expected to get through this evening and not ravage you?
Her smile widened.I take it you approve of my gown?
A quick glance at his mother showed she was as close to laughter as one could get without bursting into a fit. Netasis was a wicked soul indeed, putting his mate in such a gown.
I can see that you and the goddess of destruction intend to destroy me.
Not in the least.She finally came to stand beside him and that was when they both put their focus on the statue of Ra. Before they could consider what was next, the statue morphed into the god himself and it was all Kian could do to not step back. The intake of several breaths behind him was not missed, however. Ra was not a god who usually graced one with his corporal self.
“My children.” He looked to his grandsons, and their mates before he brought his gaze to Kian and Gwen. “It pleases me that this day has finally come. Tonight, I will bless this union and complete the mating of this couple.”
Kian and Gwen lowered to kneeling, and Argathos approached.
“I am Argathos, god of visions and I bring you the king’s dagger.” He placed the jeweled handle in Kian’s palm and then stepped back to his spot.
Gwen offered her right hand, palm facing up, and Kian made a quick slice across it. When her blood pooled, he made a slice in his own palm and once his blood seeped from the wound, they joined hands. He looked into her eyes and spoke the words that seemed more natural than any.
“I bind myself to thee for all eternity. I place your life and happiness above my own. I freely give to you my heart, my soul, and my undying love. I willingly sacrifice my own life to protect you and our children. Should your soul travel into the afterlife, then I shall follow you there.”
Warmth flowed through his body. His soul stirred and something snapped, and he realized it was the ultimateconnection to his mate. He smiled as he realized what a gift he had been given.
You are a genuine gift from the gods, and I am blessed to call you my mate. I love you.
She smiled back at him.I love you too.
Power circled them and they looked up at Ra, who now held his staff in his left hand. “I bless this bonding between Prince Kian and Princess Gwyneth. Rise my children.”
The couple rose to their feet and faced the god. Ra placed his palm on the top of Gwen’s head. “You will share your mate’s power, and with it you shall become a true protector of the innocent.”
Kian watched as Gwen’s skin took on a warm bronze glow before it slowly faded away. Ra stepped back, his staff now gone, he looked to Zarek.
“Rule well.” Then he was gone.
Gwen feltlike she was jacked up on several pots of coffee and everything around her blurred slightly.
“Are you all right?” Kian pulled her into his arms and immediately the room righted again.
“Yes. I think Ra gave me a jolt of power.” She blinked several times. “But you seem to have calmed my jittery nerves.”
“I can imagine the jolt must have been overwhelming. You are now a demigoddess, and a mighty sexy one at that.”
She laughed, then suddenly realized they were alone. “Where is everyone?”
“Gone to the party. You know how immortals love a reason to eat and drink and, well… Misbehave.”
Her gaze lowered from his eyes to his beautifully sculpted naked chest, then to his narrow hips. Naughty thoughts heated her sex. “Speaking of misbehaving, must we go right away? Certainly, we can steal away a few moments to ourselves.”
His brow jacked up. “What did you have in mind?”
Without hesitation, she flashed them straight to their bedroom, dropped to her knees and placed her hands on his thighs under his shendyt. “This.” Lifting the fabric, his thick erection greeted her, which only made her hotter. With a swipe of her tongue, she caressed the velvet tip and solicited a moan from her mate.
“By the way, I am completely naked beneath this gown.” She looked up at him and the heat that filled his gaze was almost unbearable.
“You are a wicked female,” he whispered.
She grinned, then sucked him into her mouth. Poured all her desire and love into his pleasure. Worked him until his legs trembled, and he forced her to stop.
