CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

“Where is it?”

“In my toiletries bag.”

“Okay, get under the covers while I go get it.”

She dropped back onto the bed and stare up at the ceiling. Her body relaxed until she remembered what else was inside her toiletries bag. Cora jumped up from the bed and ran towards the bathroom.

“I’ll get it!” She grabbed the bag from Vlad and hugged it to her chest. “Y-you g-go back to the bedroom and get comfy.”

He gave her a strange look but complied. As she turned to follow him, she caught sight of her reflection in the mirror above the sink. Her hair was dripping wet, her cheeks flashed, and her lips swollen. She licked her lips and then gave herself a thumbs up before hurrying out of the bathroom with the box of condoms clutched tightly in her hand.

Vlad was sitting on the edge of the bed. His head snapped up when she approached. Cora shyly held out the condoms towards him. He took it from her and studied the small box. His lips twitched.

“Where did you find these?” he asked softly.

“Some friends gave me this, lube and toys for my birthday.”

“Have you ever used them?”

Cora shook her head. She clasped her hands in front of her body. Nervousness made her stomach roll, but beneath the nervousness was the excitement. Why was he staring at her like that? She licked her lips and shifted from foot to foot. Vlad opened the box and pulled out the condoms. She watched him with curiosity and a little fear.

He tore off one wrapper and dropped the others onto the mattress next to him. Raising the wrapper to his mouth, he tore it open with his teeth and slowly rolled it down his length. When he was done, he raised his head to look at Cora. Vlad held out his hand silently for her.

She took cautious steps towards him. When she stood in front of him, she reached out and placed her hands on his shoulders. He gripped her hips to tug her closer. Within seconds their lips were locked and their bodies plastered tightly together.

Vlad twisted around and laid her down on her back. He placed open mouth kisses down her neck to her chest. His lips wrapped around on puckered nipple. Cora moaned and reached down to bury a hand in his hair. Her back arched against for more. When he pulled his mouth away, Cora whimpered but it quickly turned into a moan when he started sucking on her other nipple.

His hand slowly slid down her side and slipped between her legs. Her curls were damp and her sex sleek from her desire. Vlad’s lips trailed up to her mouth again as he moved his body over hers. He used his leg to push hers apart. When he was settled between her legs, he broke the kiss to glance down at her.

“We can stop if you want to,” he whispered.

“I want to.”

He smiled and then reached between them to guide his erection to her entrance. Vlad’s hips thrust forward, making his tip enter her tight channel. He guided her leg up to his hip where he used his arm to keep it in place.

Her nails dug into his skin as her excitement rose. Vlad sucked in a breath and then entered her with one thrust. Too late he felt the barrier breaking from his intrusion. Cora cried out and tensed as pain washed through her. Vlad froze as horror washed through him. He closed his eyes and dropped his forehead against her shoulder.

What have I done?

He raised his head to stare down at her face. The colour had drained from her face, leaving her cheeks pale. She was nibbling her bottom lip but the tears dripping down her cheeks and onto the pillow let him know that his intrusion had hurt her. He inwardly cursed himself. Vlad should’ve seen it coming. He closed his eyes briefly and sucked in a deep breath.

Cora suddenly shifted beneath him. He bit back a groan and opened his eyes to stare down at her. Her eyes were still squeezed shut tightly but a faint blush covered her cheeks. She shifted again. Her lips parted in a silent gasp. Cora slowly opened her eyes to stare up at him. Her eyes had glazed over in pleasure.

He should be demanding answers, but his mind blanked when her muscles clenched around his cock. Gripping the pillow on either side of her head, Vlad pulled back and thrust his hips forward. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open. The pain she had felt when Vlad had entered her was now replaced by indescribable pleasure.

Vlad closed his eyes and muttered a curse under his breath. He shifted slightly to push himself up onto his elbows. His eyes fluttered open when Cora wrapped her legs around his waists. His hands slid to the back of his neck where she buried one hand in his hair. To his surprise, she tugged his head down to smash her lips against his. Vlad tried to concentrate on the movement of her lips but it was impossible with her muscles clenching his cock so tightly. It was near painful.

His lips parted under the pressure of hers. A moan slipped from his mouth into hers when she traced his tongue with her own. Vlad slipped his hand into her hair and gripped her shoulder with the other. He pushed himself onto his knees for leverage before he started moving his hips. He captured her moans with his mouth.

Cora broke the kiss to let out a loud moan. The sounds that fell from her lips were unrecognizable. She clung to him a little tighter and tried to concentrate on the pleasure his movements were causing. Vlad let out a low groan which turned into a moan. Her stomach clenched. Vlad muttered another curse and then his body tensed on top of hers. He gave two more thrusts before his hips stilled with him still buried deep inside her.

She blew out a breath and forced the disappointment she felt down. The pleasure she felt when he was moving had died down. She sighed and traced her palms down his back. Vlad pressed a kiss against her shoulder before he raised his head to stare down at her.

“I’m sorry,” he rasped. “You felt so good I couldn’t stop myself from coming.”

“It’s okay.”

“Did you come?” he asked softly.

She frowned at him. His words confused her a little. Vlad licked his lips and pushed himself onto one elbow. His other hand slid between their bodies. Cora’s body jerked when his thumb rubbed against her clit. He bit his bottom lip and started moving his hips again while strumming her clit.
Cora’s breathing sped up as she felt the familiar pull of pleasure deep in her lower stomach. Her eyes widened and her hands clutched at his shoulders.

“Let go, baby,” he whispered. “Come for me.”

Her back arched. Her legs gripped him tighter and a loud cry fell from her lips. Cora crashed over the edge with the darkness threatening to pull her under. Vlad kept rubbing her clit in circular motions as he slowed his thrusts to a stop. Cora whimpered and blindly reached down to grip his wrist.

“T-Too much,” she whispered.

Vlad gripped her wrist and raised her hand to his lips. He pressed a kiss against her palm before lowering it to her chest. Vlad reached between them again, making Cora curious. She lifted her head to get a better look at what he was doing. Colour flooded her cheeks when she saw him grip the condom before slowly pulling out of her.

Without a word, he got up from the bed and disappeared into the bathroom. Cora dropped her head back onto the pillow and stared up at the ceiling. She could hear him moving around in the bathroom. A few seconds later silence filled the cabin.

Her stomach turned and unease filled her. “V-Vlad?”

She sat up and stared at the slightly ajar door. Had she done something wrong? As soon as that thought flashed through her mind, the door open and Vlad walked out. He paused at the edge of the bed and stared at her with icy blue eyes. The warmth she saw in them earlier was gone.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” he questioned almost harshly.

Cora licked her lips. Pretending that she had no idea what he was talking about was out of the question. Playing dumb would only make him angrier. Her eyes dropped to her lap. She suddenly felt vulnerable.

“I-I didn’t think it mattered,” she whispered.

“Of course it mattered!” Vlad yelled. “You were a virgin. A fucking virgin.”

“Vlad—”

“If I knew you were a virgin I would never have touched you!” He ran a shaky hand through his hair.

“Why are you so mad?”

“I’m pissed at myself for giving in to the temptation to fuck you. I’m furious at myself and I’m fucking furious at you for not telling me that you’ve never had sex before!”

Tears filled her eyes. “I’m sorry.”

Vlad sighed loudly. The bed dipped and his arm slipped around her waist. His lips brushed against her temple. “I’m sorry too, sweetheart,” he muttered softly. “This complicates things a hell of a lot more Cora.”