Page 21 of Dragon Eternal (Dragon Kings 4)
Shaw swallowed twice before he said, “Och, lass. You’re prettier than anything I’ve ever seen.”
So many had commented on her beauty, but something about how Shaw said it—or maybe it was the look in his eyes—let her know that he meant it. And that touched her deeply.
He reached for her then. His touch was tender as hunger flared in his eyes. She should be terrified. Here was a being with magic. And not just any magic—dragon magic. He was a Dragon King, an individual feared above all else.
Yet she wanted his touch as she had never wanted anything in her life.
Nia placed her hands on his stomach, feeling it clench beneath her palms. She glanced down at his abdomen. “Your turn. I want to see you.”
His lips curved into a sexy smile that nearly made her swoon. By the gods, he was driving her wild. It had to be magic. That was the only explanation. She should be shocked. Outraged. But everything felt too good for her to care. Maybe she would be aghast at herself later when she was alone. Now, however, she was going to soak up every moment.
He flexed his fingers at her waist before dropping his hands to his sides. “Aye.”
By the gods, his voice was amazing. It suited him. It was just as dark, sultry, and delicious as he was. It was a good thing his magic was causing her to think like this, otherwise she would be in big trouble. Everything she felt was too good to be real.
Shaw yanked off his tunic with such force that she heard the material rip. Her gaze fastened on his upper body, and her jaw went slack. She had felt his sturdiness in the forest, but now she got to see the ripped sinew that corded his neck, shoulders, and pecs. He breathed deeply, causing his chest to expand. Her eyes moved over the light dusting of hair and then dropped lower to his stomach where she could count every muscle.
All the moisture left her mouth when her eyes fastened on the delineated muscles at his waist that disappeared into his trousers. That’s when she caught sight of the design. Her lips parted in surprise, but before she could ask, she blinked, and his pants and boots were gone.
A dragon, in a color that sometimes looked red and other times black, sat on his right hip. The dragon’s wings were spread, the right wing fanning across his lower stomach. She walked to his side and saw the left wing curved against his lower back. The dragon’s body ran from Shaw’s hip and down his thigh, with the dragon’s tail curling under his right butt cheek. Her gaze ran back up the design to see the dragon’s head, which was turned to the right and looking up as if gazing at Shaw.
“What is that?” she asked, wanting to run her fingers over the beautiful design.
“A tattoo.” He paused. “Touch it.”
Her hand shook as she reached out and ran her fingers across the tattoo. It was smooth. She hadn’t expected it to feel like his skin. Then she realized that she was touching Shaw. Her eyes moved lower to his thick arousal that jutted upward. She slowly let her gaze roam over his length before taking in his long legs.
His entire body was hard muscle honed to perfection. And he was all hers for the day. Suddenly, she was very happy the Divine had sent her to find the Dragon Kings.
Nia moved to stand before him and placed her palms on his waist, gradually moving her hands over his abs up to his chest. The muscles flexed beneath her palms. She met Shaw’s gaze and caressed over his shoulders until her fingers laced in the back.
“Woman, my control is nearing an end,” he warned.
She grinned. “Then let it loose.”
In an instant, he lifted her into his arms, carrying her as if she were the most precious thing to him. She slid her fingers into his midnight hair. It was just as thick and silky as she had known it would be.
Shaw placed a knee on the bed and laid her upon it. He braced his hands on either side of her, gazing down. He shifted to one side and set his hand on her lower leg. Without breaking eye contact, he leisurely stroked his hand up her calf and thigh. He paused at her hip, circling his finger over her hip bone before continuing the path over her side.
She watched how his eyes subtly changed with every part of her body he explored. Watching him learn her with his hands was extremely arousing. He lingered once more at her waist, moving his palm back and forth a couple of times in the indent. Then his hand caressed her ribs. Her breath hitched when his thumb brushed the underside of her breast.
Nia wanted him to take her breast in his hand so badly she nearly begged him. His gaze narrowed as if daring her to say the words. She swallowed them. Barely. She didn’t know where Shaw would take her, but she desperately needed to find out.
Just when she thought that he would cup her, his hand shifted and moved to the center of her stomach. He slowly slid his hand up her abdomen and between her breasts to her neck. His fingers rested on her racing pulse as his eyes crinkled slightly at the corners. Yes, he knew exactly what he did to her. She almost told him that it didn’t count since he used magic, but he couldn’t know that she knew his identity.
“Stunning,” he whispered as he lowered his head to hers.
She sighed into the kiss. He didn’t ravage her as he had in the woods. He took his time, teasing her. She didn’t care. It all felt so amazing.
He moved his weight on top of her. She moaned, loving the feel of him. His cock pressed into her, and her body clenched in anticipation. She couldn’t wait to feel him inside her. It was too bad she couldn’t do magic. Because if she had this kind of power over others, then she would never fail the Divine. Not that it mattered. She would bring Shaw to the Divine and win her freedom.
She pushed at his shoulder. He didn’t budge for a moment, but then he gave in. That’s when she knew that he allowed her to roll him onto his back. Shaw had magic, but she had power of her own. It might not be magic, but it had gotten her everything she had now.
Nia straddled him and ran her hands over his chest once more. She couldn’t get enough of touching him. Everything about Shaw felt so wonderful. He watched her with those fern green eyes. She didn’t need to know what he was thinking. She felt his desire lying hard at the junction of her thighs.
She reached back and shoved her fingers into her hair, scattering the pins. As her hair tumbled free, Shaw’s eyes darkened. His cock jumped, and his hands clenched at her hips. But she wasn’t finished yet.
Nia dropped her head back and ran her hands over her breasts.
