The curtains were pulled.
Kieran’s bedroom was bathed in the soft glow of moonlight
The air was filled with something that made Autumn’s chest ache.Or maybe it was just his touch. The way he stood there, still holding her in his arms.
He laid her down on the silk sheets carefully with reverence...a reverence that contradicted the roughness of before...the way he used to throw her around...did she miss it?
It was starting to feel weird... like some fucked up lament playing inside Autumn for no reason... What was wrong with her? Was her menstrual dates near? Why was she getting too emotional with everything? It had to be her hormones!
His hands traced her body like she was sacred.
"You are so fucking beautiful," he murmured, his voice rough with emotion as well.
" Am I? " Autumn, as stupid and silly as ever. Well... he would laugh... but he did not.
His fingers brushed over her collarbone, down the curve of her waist, as if memorizing her. "I could spend forever ... just touching you."
Autumn shivered, her skin alight under his gaze.What was up with him tonight? Too drunk? Didn’t look like that. His gaze held focus...and sorrow. "Then why don’t you?" She couldn’t help but push.
But instead of answering her, he leaned down, capturing her mouth in a kiss that was even softer than before, but no less hungry.
His tongue slid against hers, tasting, claiming, and she melted into him with a whimper. His hands roamed, cupping her breasts, rolling her nipples between his fingers until they peaked.
"Kieran..." she gasped, arching into his touch.
"Tell me what you want, baby," he murmured against her lips. "Tell me, and it’s yours."
She did not hesitate. "You. All of you.Over and over again. "
His eyes darkened, his cock already hard again against her thigh. "You have me."
And then he was moving down her body, his lips leaving a trail of fire in their wake. He kissed the valley between her breasts, the dip of her navel, the inside of her thighs. When his tongue finally flicked against her clit,licking themselves, their essence mixed and fused as one on her, smeared all over...she nearly sobbed.
He immediately stilled. Autumn stilled too.
What the fuck had she done!
She strained her neck to look at him, he was staring back at her... " I mean... I mean I love this... " She let her head fall back. His gaze was too intense. She couldn’t keep up.
He did not let up either, licking and sucking until she was writhing again, her fingers tangled in his hair.
Just when she was on the edge, he pulled back, his breath hot against her soaked skin.
"Not yet," he growled. "I want you to come on my cock."
Before she could protest, he flipped her onto her stomach, dragging her hips up until she was on her knees. His hands gripped her waist, his cock pressing against her entrance.
"Look at me," he demanded.
She turned her head, her cheek pressed to the sheets, her eyes locking onto his.
And then he thrust inside in one smooth, deep stroke.
"Oh God...!" Her nails dug into the mattress as he filled her completely, stretching her, claiming her.
"That’s it," he groaned, his voice strained. "Take me, Autumn. Every fucking inch.You take me so good. "
His pace was slow, deliberate, each thrust dragging against her walls in a way that made her see stars, moon and the universe.
He leaned over her, his chest pressed to her back, his lips at her ear.
"You feel that?" he whispered. "That’s me inside you. That’s me loving you."
Her breath hitched. Loving? Did he say loving?
But before she could process it, his hand slid between her legs, his fingers circling her clit in tight, perfect but interrupted circles.Slaping it, caressing, before pulling his hand away.
"You wanna come for me, baby?" He musked against her ear, licking.
" Then let go now...you can let go baby girl, " he urged, his voice raw. "Let me feel you."
She could not hold back any more even if he didn’t beg like that.
The pleasure coiled tight in her belly before snapping all over again, her orgasm crashing over her like a tsunami wave. She cried out, her walls clenching around him, and he groaned, his thrusts turning erratic.
His release followed again, his hips grinding against her ,rough ,as he spilled deep inside, his arms wrapping around her like he never wanted to let go.
And they stayed like that, their breaths mingling, their hearts pounding in sync. Then, gently, he pulled her onto her side, gathering her against his chest.
His fingers traced idle patterns on her skin, his lips brushing her forehead.
"You okay?" he murmured.
She nodded, her body boneless, her mind hazy. "Mmm. More than okay."
He chuckled, the sound warm and deep. "Good."
Silence settled between them.It was so comfortable and yet heavy. And then, softly, he spoke again.
Autumn could not believe her ears. Her ears must definitely be malfunctioning.
Did Kieran Blackmoon just... apologize?
Autumn started at him, tilting her head to look at him properly. "For what?"
His jaw tightened, something haunted flickering in his eyes. "For... everything I have to do to keep you safe."
Her chest tightened. "Kieran, what are you talking about?If it’s about that slap...don’t worry about it. I have already..."
But he just shook his head, pulling her closer, before putting his index finger on her lips. "Nothing, baby. Just... trust me...if you can.Alright?"
She wanted to press, wanted to demand more answers, but exhaustion was pulling at her, her eyelids growing heavy.
Kieran seemed to sense it. He pressed a kiss to her temple, his hand stroking her hair.
"Sleep," he murmured. "I have got you."
And despite the questions swirling in her mind, despite the fear creeping into her heart... was some fucked up goodbye...like he was slipping...like she would never see him again if she slept...but...she believed him.
She drifted off, his arms still wrapped around her.