I am lying in bed in a state of half-filled dreams and half-awakened consciousness. I feel a presence beside me and hear the gentle sound of my name being repeated. It sounds like Theo, who should be doing his work as a King, but instead, he is staying in my room. Then I notice the ceiling. This is not my quarters. This is Theo’s room.“I am trying my best to take her out, but she keeps slipping,” Inanna says. There are bags under her eyes, and she looks thinner than the last I’ve seen her.“But you said that the Moon Goddess failed to reap her...” Theo whispers. He looks so helpless, as if he’s trying to carry the pain in my body on his shoulders.Wait... pain? I feel weak, but there is no more physical pain. My mind is exhausted, and I remember Inanna trying to take me out of my dream state.“Theo...” I whisper.Instantly, Theo moves towards me. A look of grief on his face. “I am so sorry, Kaiya,” he says softly, brushing a stray strand of hair away from my forehead. “It’s all my fa
With a sudden flurry of conflicting emotions that races through me, I run outside, away from Klevon, who doesn’t make any move to stop me. My heart pounds with an intensity that I had never felt before. My mind is a jumble of thoughts, my hair flowing behind me like a flag as I run.Outside, the night is calm and peaceful. The air is crisp and clear. The full moon above cast its gentle glow on the landscape, but it doesn’t mirror what I feel now.I run towards the tree where Theo gave me a ring with the Pitchford crest. I want to be near him. I want to feel his embrace and to know that whatever we had was real. That this disgust I am feeling over myself can still be cleansed.I am relieved when I see him leaning over the tree. He stands up upon seeing him.“Kaiya,” he says. “Is it done?”Instead of answering, with a sudden rush of emotion, I run towards him, and like an animal, I attack him with a flurry of kisses. He is taken by surprise that he stumbles backward with his arms around
I enter Inanna’s simple room. It smells like there is an ongoing ritual—floral incense, herbs, and woodsmoke. A small fire is also burning in the fireplace which fills the room with a comforting heat.“Welcome to my simple abode, Kaiya,” Inanna greets. She is lying on her bed, thin and weak. Her eyes are unseeing, but sensing my presence all the same.“I didn’t know that you—”“—got almost defeated by the Moon Goddess? And all I’ve done is temporarily keep her away?” she asks, her head turned towards me.She tries to sit up, and I help her up. “I am sorry. I am giving you such trouble, ain’t I?” I ask.Inanna smiles weakly. “I heard from Gezer and Ninus that you couldn’t copulate with Klevon.”I nod. “I was hoping there is another way.”“There is none.”“Then—”“Kaiya,” she starts, her tone admonishing. “Have you talked to Klevon after that? Did you explain to him why it’s hard for you to do it?”I shake my head. “I think he already knows why, and besides, I left in a hurry...”“... a
I knock on Klevon’s room. When I hear his faint, “Come in,” I push open the door.I swallow as I watch him sitting against the wall. He is absently caressing his bottle of liquor. His eyes are on the window on his right, watching the rainwater run down against the windowpane.“Welcome back, Kaiya,” he whispers, shifting his attention to me. “Ready for another round?”He stands up, places the bottle on the table, and undresses before climbing onto the bed. I move towards him and sit on the side of the bed.Removing my clothes, I say, “You will need to tie me up on the bed, Klevon.”“What?”I look at him. He is completely naked. He really is a huge, muscular man. I am sure that other women will find him attractive. I just hope that I can do it now that I no longer have the mate bond with Theo.Completely baring myself to him, I sit before him on the bed. I glance at his crotch. Even without doing anything, he is already erect.“You need to tie me up on the bed so I won’t run away from y
My gaze lingers on Seth, admiring his handsome features and feeling my heart quicken with an undeniable desire. I hate myself for succumbing to this. It feels so wrong, yet I can’t help but be drawn to him. No! I’d instead mate with Klevon rather than this flippant guy! I need to put an end to this fast! “I, Kaiya Pitchford, am brea—” “Wait!” he screams. “Why are you so fast in trying to break a mate bond with me?!” “I am breaking—” “I said stop!” he screams as he runs towards me and clamps his hands on my mouth. A sense of electricity runs through my veins at the contact of our skin. Desire. Just as heightened as I felt with Theo. It is making me angry! “Oh wow, that’s amazing. I had never felt such a desire for a woman. Are you feeling this too, Kaiya?” he asks. I want to deny it, but something inside me screams out for him. I can feel my heart wanting to burst from my chest with the desire to touch him as if a beast in h
I follow Theo into his room. He is not speaking to me, and I can sense his anger growing as Seth tells us his plan. He opens the door to his room and enters. I am about to enter too when he bars my path. I look up at him, and his eyes flash as he glowers down at me. His fists are tightly clutching the frame of the door. “Theo...” I whisper. He radiates waves of anger, and I am suffocating from it. I don’t get it. When we broke our mate bond, I thought I had his trust. I told him, right? That with or without the mate bond, I will always love him. “Theo, are you jealous?” I finally ask, breaking up the silence between us. “Who would not be jealous?! You have a mate bond with Seth, and you plan to go with him to Orttenburg!” I touch his forearm, but he slaps my hands away. Instead, he groans and enters his room. He sits heavily on the couch and leans his head on his arm. I enter, closing the door behind me. I kneel before him
Wiping my mouth, I watch him tremble until his orgasm dies down. Breathing heavily, he covers his eyes. “Seriously, Kaiya. Do you want to kill me before you leave?” “Did you enjoy it?” I ask. He suddenly moves and pushes me down on the couch. “Enjoy it? Are you kidding? I almost died with pleasure there.” I beam at him. “Now, I am unsure if I should do it again.” He raises my legs up and places them on his shoulders. I watch him, and he grins at my anticipation. Then he slides his member between my legs. With each thrust, I feel like I am going higher and higher. Every time his body presses against my legs, it releases a wave of pleasure that washes over me. When I can no longer control myself, I scream out in pleasure as I climax. “You liked it too,” he states. His lips find my neck, and he begins to kiss me passionately. His hand explores my body and teases me in the most intimate way. I catch hold of his face and
I am on all fours, his erect member is between my legs while we share a passionate kiss. Both of us are lost once again in the sensation of our embrace. My body is on fire as he moves his hips against me. I can feel myself becoming more aroused. I moan aloud, feeling too sensitive at each of his thrusts.His fingers play with my chest, and then slowly, his hand moves further down my body. He reaches for my center, and my pleasure grows intense. I close my eyes as I feel the warmth and electricity of his fingers exploring me. I savor every movement, his body pressing against me.After all the touches and thrusts, I feel like I am going to lose control again. I want more and more. Theo seems to sense it. He presses harder, sliding faster between my legs. His rhythm is perfect until another wave of pleasure passes through my body.Finally, after what seems like an eternity, Theo releases his grip, and I feel his body slump against me. He’s heaving, pant