Chapter 7 More than us
How many people could get hurt because of this? How many people had to get hurt for me to experience love?
"Are you alright, my Luna?" Conrad asks worriedly.
His hands encircle my waist, and I'm still facing away from him. His face nestles in the crook of my neck, and a delicate kiss is placed there, almost making me lose my mind.
"Wait," I say in one breath.
Conrad pulls his face away, but his arms seem to hold me tighter.
"Please, Maya. Ignore what my mother said." His tone is low and comes out almost as a plea.
"I can't," I reply, removing his arms from around me, turning and looking into his eyes. "It's impossible to ignore this."
"Despite being my mother, she's not a good person, Maya. Always obsessed with traditions and purity. That doesn't change anything," he explains calmly.
Conrad tries to touch my face, but I push his hand away before he can feel it. I wouldn't be able to speak if I continued to feel his touch.
"Royalty is pure, it always has been! A species superior in power to other wolves. That's why you were chosen to rule. Your mother was right about me. I can't be by your side, Conrad. I would only harm you." I speak in one breath, feeling a tear run down my cheek.
Conrad approaches me, and this time I allow it. His hand gently goes towards my face and dries my tear.
"You are not weak, and you are far from being an obstacle for me." Conrad shows me a confident, sideways smile. "No one wants to admit it, and even my mother can ignore the aura you radiate. But do you really think I don't know my mate?" His firm, large hand slowly traces my waist, encircling it again. "My wolf can feel his she-wolf. Wary, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. What to say then about you, Maya?"
His hands slowly slide down my hips and encircle my legs, lifting me into the air and pressing me against his strong body.
"Fierce as a Luna should be. She has unparalleled strength, she's stubborn, determined, and terribly hot."
His last words are whispered in my ear, as if telling me a dirty secret. His lips brush against my ear, making me sigh with desire. What was this man doing to me? Why didn't I have control of my body anymore?
His lips descend to my neck and tenderly kiss my sweet spot. The spot I would let him take at any moment. But his lips move down towards my bust.
Conrad distributes kisses and his tongue begins to trace paths, as if he wants to taste my skin. Soon I'm against the wall and Conrad lowers my dress. Not enough to leave me naked, but half of my breasts are exposed.
His tongue begins to descend, gliding over the sensitive skin of my breasts. I tighten my legs around Conrad, trying to control that absurd fire that only seemed to grow. I bit my lips to keep from making any noise.
"Don't hold back your moans, my love. They're mine!" Conrad says fiercely, making me even more surrendered.
As if my body faithfully obeyed all his orders, an involuntary moan escapes my lips. Conrad shows me a satisfied smile and soon his lips are pressed against mine, pressing me fiercely.
His hands go to my hair and pull it forcefully, making me moan during the kiss. Conrad pulls me away from the wall and walks quickly to the bed, still holding me in his arms. I soon feel the soft mattress beneath me and stop kissing him to observe the bed.
I had felt the texture of the beds in the houses I cleaned, but I had never felt it beneath me. The sensation was good, I think it was called comfort. It was almost like magic.
"I'm going to dress you in the most expensive vicuña, you'll have gold and diamonds in everything you wear. I'm going to take you to incredible places and give you everything you deserve. You'll never have to worry about anything again. I'll provide everything, even before you need it."
Conrad promises while kissing every part of my body, capturing my full attention again. He lifts my dress, revealing my lower half.
"I'm going to put the whole world at your feet and love you more than myself." His hands slide from my heels to the top of my thighs. "You will be the happiest woman in the whole kingdom and you will never go through anything bad again."
His hand slides to my center, making me let out a loud sigh. What was that feeling? Could anyone be as enchanted and thirsty as I was at that moment?
"And I will love you forever and ever."
That promise echoes in my mind. Love?
His touch ceased abruptly and I stare at him confused. A playful smile soon appears on Conrad's face.
"We can't do that yet, my love. We need to get married and then I can finally mark you." Conrad kisses the pout of dissatisfaction I make.
"Why did you start if you weren't going to finish?" I ask irritably.
His laughter echoes through the room and I stare at him enchanted. Two dimples appear on his face, completely changing his facial expression. I smile automatically. Conrad had just proven to me that he could become even more handsome.
"I apologize, my queen. I think part of me wanted to make you anxious for this occasion. I confess that, at this moment, I want to be more than just your first kiss."
My smile fades. His realization caught me by surprise. It's impossible to hide the shock, and Conrad notices immediately, staring at me confused. How could I tell him?
"Don't tell me, I might kill you!"
Conrad gets off me and stands up quickly. His body was tense, and the pleasant atmosphere turned tense. Conrad was angry; his whole face was serious. I curled up in bed, adjusting my clothes. Could there be anything stranger to talk about?
"I need to tell you," I insist, speaking softly, afraid of his reaction.