in.
“Right,” Aureliann murmured in concern.
“Don’t look so scared, lovely. This will work.” With her by his side Valdemar felt he could do anything.
“Oh sure. I’m going to a country I have no idea where it is with a vampire prince who is fighting his evil cousin for the crown. What’s to be scared of?”
And yet he knew despite her bravado that Aureliann was scared. Not of him but the world that awaited her. That was sensible. Yet Valdemar knew she would not admit it. That she was going with him indicated the depth of love Aureliann had for him. He longed to hear her say the words but he knew it would take time. This had happened so suddenly that Valdemar had to accept she was going to hold some feelings inside until she was certain of her surroundings. Yet unknowingly Aureliann had already told him she loved him with every touch and every look.
“Thomas will love you.” His cock was still ensconced in her body and she was in no hurry for it to leave. He could feel it already hardening in response to the soft flesh of her butt on his thighs.
“Why?
“He always said I needed a strong woman who would not fall at my feet.” He saw the sudden rush of pink to her face and remembered once more how she knelt before him and sucked on his cock, making him wild with passion. “Before was different, lovely. You give to me willingly and I am honored.” And I want you again. Valdemar knew by the way she was wiggling on his lap and the wetness on his thighs he was not the only one in need. His arms tightened around her. “I love that you speak your mind, that you care deeply and love passionately. We must leave for Serawych as soon as possible.”
“Not yet.”
“What?” Valdemar longed to slide inside her once more. Was Aureliann denying him that pleasure?
She pushed her hands against his chest. “I can’t just leave yet. I have things to do here first.”
“Like what? Do you have ties?” As soon as Valdemar said the words he regretted them for he saw the sadness in her eyes and was immediately angry at what he said. He knew she had no family. Valdemar hugged her close to his body and she leaned against him for comfort.
“I have to quit my job, close up the house or rent it out.”
“Sell it.” Aureliann would want for nothing. He would see to that.
“I may need it.”
It was selfish and arrogantly male of him but Valdemar wanted to be the only thing she needed. “What do you feel for me, lovely?”
“I really don’t know. I have an intense passion for you but I don’t know if it’s love.” Aureliann sighed as her hands curled into the long length of his hair. “I also want to hate you for making me so weak and needy.”
“And yet you love me.” He could hear it in the frustrated tone of her voice.
“I‘m not sure what I feel.”
“If I left without you would you follow?”
“Yes.” The words were out of her mouth instantly, no thought required. “But only because I have a feeling you will get in trouble without me.”
That made Valdemar smile. He had a feeling he was going to get into more trouble with her but that didn’t matter. He wanted whatever moments he could with this woman. My woman. My love.
“So this has nothing to do with love?”
It had everything to do with love. “I’m not like you. I can’t just say—” she hesitated. Why can’t I say it? It’s what I feel. I have to stop being a coward.
“I know but you will.” Valdemar looked certain of that fact.
“No pressure— Hey!” Aureliann clutched at him as he rose to his feet. He was already hard inside her and she wanted him again. From no sex to great sex. It was the best way to go as she was more alive then she had ever been. “Again?” Yes please. She wrapped her legs around him and was happy to go wherever he wanted.
“I don’t think I will ever get enough of you,” Valdemar carried her to the dining room table and laid her down. He pulled out from her body.
Aureliann’s legs