Page 85 of Always By Night
Her heart beat faster as his hands moved over her, touching her in places he had never touched before. Wordlessly, he swung her into his arms, carried her into the bedchamber, and set her on her feet.
His gaze never left hers as he began to undress her, ever so slowly, his kisses following in the wake of his hands, arousing her like never before. Impatient to see all of him, she began to undress him, only to gasp when he stood naked before her, fully aroused. It was good to be a woman, she mused with a grin, thinking she was as aroused as he, but grateful that it didn’t show.
He carried her to bed and stretched out beside her. Time lost all meaning as they explored each other, touching and tasting. She was surprised to learn his feet were ticklish. It seemed endearing, somehow, in a man who was so powerful.
She was ready when he rose over her, his dark eyes alight with love and desire. She gasped as he became a part of her, his movements slow and oh, so arousing. She clung to him, her nails raking his broad back and shoulders as he carried her higher and higher until, at last, she found what she had been reaching for. She cried out as wave after wave of sensual pleasure washed over her, through her, and then slowly receded, leaving her locked in Stefan’s arms, her heart beating in time with his.
“Regrets, fair Bryony?” he asked, his fingers lightly stroking her thigh.
“What a silly question,” she remarked. “And at such a time. Why would you ask me that now?”
“Because now you are finally, truly mine in every way. And I…” He blew out a sigh as he sought for a way to explain it to her. “For centuries, I have thought of myself as a monster, unworthy of love. And yet here you are, my every dream come true, in my arms, in my bed.”
“I have no regrets, Stefan. Not one. I will always be yours.” Rising over him, she kissed him with all the love in her heart. “You were never a monster,” she murmured. “Not to me.”
With a low growl, he pulled her closer then rolled over so that he was again on top. His tongue ravaged her mouth as his body melded sweetly with hers a second time. Lowering his head, he whispered, “I will love you forever and beyond, my fair Bryony.”
And he proved it to her that night and every night into the realms of eternity.
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