Chapter 45: Ferrin

Willa had been amazing. More than amazing. She had been perfect.

I had been pulled away to meet with a few of the council members to hear their verdict about my mate. It didn’t go entirely as I had hoped, but it wasn’t entirely a surprise either. Most of them spoke well of Willa and were impressed with her overall presentation throughout the night. However, they still had concerns about her status as a rogue since she was a child.

I didn’t know why, but I got the feeling that some of them were taking direction from the others who were less inclined to approve of her so quickly.

But in the end, even they couldn’t deny the goddess’s blessing.

When we had concluded the conversation, I rushed back to Willa. Who, according to Damen’s mind-link, was easily holding her own without me.

It wasn’t as easy as I had hoped, but as soon as I could, I pulled her into the first dark corner I could find, mind-linking Damen and Shawn to keep everyone occupied. I was done with these people. All I wanted was to get my mate home.

“Come on,” I whispered, grabbing her hand and pulling her along down a dark set of stairs that led to the south gardens.

Having grown up in the castle, I knew every backway that was perfect for sneaking away. We wouldn’t be able to get all the way back through the grounds, but it would get us into a part of the castle without guests.

I took us up another short flight of stairs and down a walkway until I came to a set of tall windows. Locating the right one, I pushed the pane in, opening it enough for us to fit through. There was only a small ledge for Willa to step over, and I helped her through so her skirt didn’t get caught. Closing the window behind us, I yanked Willa against me again, kissing her furiously while still walking her toward the door.

My hands roamed everywhere they could reach, and so did hers. We stumbled into a table, halting our progress for a moment as we got lost in each other. The scent of her arousal filled my lungs, causing a deep rumble to form in my chest. The slit in her dress was so high it easily allowed me to slip my hand beneath it, finding that spot between her legs that was heaven on earth. Willa moaned as I stroked along her folds, her panties soaked against my hand.

“Ferrin,” she gasped.

I pulled back, remembering we weren’t home yet. “I know, baby.”

Grabbing her hand, I made my way to the door. Opening it cautiously, I peeked out to make sure there wasn’t anyone in the halls. When the coast was clear, we rushed down the halls once more, giggling as we dodged anyone who came close to crossing our path.

Finally, we made it to our door. I quickly unlocked it and dragged her inside. The moment the door locked, I was on her again. She gasped as I pushed her against the wall, her leg going over my hip, her arms around my neck.

She just felt so damn good.

I couldn’t believe she was mine.

I pulled back slightly, slowing our pace before we both lost all control. I wanted to savor every minute of what I intended to do next. But I had to make sure we were on the same page.

“Willa,” I said gently, “I want to make you mine. Only mine. Tonight.”

“I am yours,” she teased.

“You know what I mean,” I chuckled, kissing along her shoulder. “I want to complete our bond. But I need to know you’re ready.”

She grabbed my face and pushed me back, kissing me firmly on my lips.

“I’m ready, Ferrin.”

“Really?”

“Yes.” She nodded.

Kissing her, I pushed the skirt of her dress out of the way, moving my hands to her ass and picking her up, wrapping her legs around my waist.

“You’re sure?” I asked against her lips as I carried her toward our bedroom.

“Yes,” she giggled.

I felt like my heart was about to beat out of my chest. Happiness welled up inside me to the point that I couldn’t hold back the burst of laughter. I managed to open the door, kicking it shut behind us. But I didn’t go straight to the bed.

No, I was going to take my time. I was going to give my mate everything she deserved. I set her back on her feet, running my hands up her body until I held her face in my hands. I tipped her head up to gaze into those beautiful hazel eyes.

“I love you, Willa.”

The way her face lit up at my words made me think my heart would stop if she ever stopped looking at me like that.

“I love you, too.”

My lips were on hers again, my hands slipping behind her to unzip her dress. I brushed the fabric from her shoulders, letting the garment fall to the floor. I trailed kisses down her chest and belly as I knelt to help her step out of the dress, gliding my hands along her thighs.

I lingered there on my knees.

As king, I knelt to no one. I couldn’t be commanded. I held power over all others. But looking up at Willa, this beautiful gift from the moon goddess herself, I couldn’t help but feel that she was meant to be worshipped.

She tugged at my lapel, pulling me to my feet. Undoing the buttons, she slipped the jacket off and then worked at the buttons of my shirt. I pulled her to me, her bare skin against mine. As we kissed each other, I guided her closer to the bed, pausing before she backed into it. I turned her around in front of me and removed the pins from her hair, tossing them aside, not really caring where they landed.

I forced my fingers into her lush curls, gripping them at the base of her head. The curve of her neck was there before me, and I felt desperation starting to grow, my control starting to waver. My fingers tugged her panties until they fell to the floor, and I pushed her forward, her hands landing on the bed as she gasped.

Without hesitation or instruction, she stepped out of her panties, spreading her legs farther apart for me. A growl escaped my lips, an almost consuming rumble from my chest as she was splayed out in front of me. Her arousal filled my lungs, leaving my cock aching to be released. She was so fucking gorgeous.

I ran my free hand up her slick folds, grinning smugly as she gasped when I teased the delicate nub. I worked circles around it, switching the pressure and pace, meticulously controlling the build-up to her release. I slipped two fingers inside her entrance. My cock twitched at the sound of her moan. My hand still tangled firmly in her hair, I kept my movements at a slow, almost torturous pace, using my thumb to press against her back hole.

She started to push against my hand, wanting more. “Ferrin.”

I chuckled, thrusting into her roughly as I leaned over her. I pulled her head back, whispering in her ear as I picked up an unrelenting pace with my hand.

“I want to take you like this, Willa, but not this time.” I felt her walls tighten. “So, you’re going to come on my hand while you say my name.”

“Yes,” she cried. She was so close.

“Now.”

“Ferrin,” she obeyed, calling my name as the convulsions took over her body. My hand still inside her, and the one gripping her hair seemed to be the only things holding her up.

I let her go, kneeling behind her, tasting her as I moved her further onto the bed. I rolled her over, licking and kissing and nipping along her flesh until I lay over her. She seemed to have recovered already because her mouth was on mine viciously, pushing back until I was standing again. She looked up at me, her hazel eyes filled with a hunger I’d never seen before. Her fingers deftly unhooked my belt. Performing some trick with her forearm, she pulled the leather out of the loops in one swift motion.

It was fucking sexy as hell.

I gripped her neck as she continued to remove the rest of my clothing, her eyes never leaving mine. Her delicate hand wrapped around my length, pumping up and down along the shaft. Still holding eye contact, she shifted on the bed, slipping her legs to the side and behind her, lower to her belly with more grace and seduction than I thought possible.

The view she was giving me of her body was so delectable I was struggling not to take back control. But I wouldn’t do that. Tonight was as much for her as it was for me. As much as I wanted to take her and dominate her in so many ways, my mate was an alpha. She needed to know her own dominance was respected. I could never let myself forget that.

Bending her legs at the knee, she tipped her feet up in the air, a sexy, smug grin on her face as the coppery amber of her wolf flashed in her eyes. Without hesitation, she took me into her mouth, following my lead with the same torturous pace I had used on her.

“Fuck, Willa,” I barked, my fingers returning to her hair.

She picked up her speed slightly, using her tongue to perfection as she swirled and licked all the right places. My head fell back as the pleasure she was giving me almost overwhelmed me. I moaned as she moved faster. My lower back tightened as I felt my release building in my balls.

I yanked her off me, throwing her up to the top of the bed with lightning speed. She laughed as she bounced against the pillows, knowing exactly what she had done to me.

“This isn’t going to end that quickly, my little wolf,” I said with a growl.

Climbing onto the bed, I covered her with my body, taking her mouth in a greedy kiss. The renewed scent of her arousal enveloped me like a drug. I threw pillows off the bed, giving us all the room we needed. I was positioned between her legs, my cock running along her slick folds. I almost shook with anticipation. I grabbed her hands, pinning them above her head.

“I love you,” I repeated, ensuring she had no doubt in her mind how I felt.

“I love you,” she rasped out.

She groaned as I slipped inside her just a little. She was so tight. I didn’t want to hurt her. I pulled out, pushing a little farther this time. I continued to slowly enter her until I was buried to the hilt. I cursed as she arched against me with a moan. Now I was shaking, holding on to my last shred of control as I stilled inside her, the animal inside me fighting to take over.

Sensing my struggle, Willa grabbed my face, kissed me, and whispered in my ear. “Ferrin, I want you to fuck me.”

Fuck.