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Hmm. I wonder what would happen if I… His thumb and forefinger pinch my clit and I bite back a scream as I come, bucking. His pleasure comes at the same time, as though triggered by my own.
He cracks his hand over my ass, once, twice. It joins the pleasant fading of my orgasm, warming me thoroughly.
Cai slides out of me, then pulls me into his lap, cradling me. He rubs my ass gently. You okay, Zen?
I nuzzle into his chest. More okay than in a long time. I kiss his abs. That was amazing. Best way to wake up ever.
He kisses my forehead. I’ll say. For a minute, he holds me, then we break apart—with shaky legs—to get dressed. My whole body is still tingling from that shattering orgasm.
I look outside our window, sunrise spilling over the horizon. ‘It’s a new day.’ I watch the blood-orange bleed into the sky. ‘Today we’ll meet Gaia. Divina’s mother.’ My two short sentences imply so much more. There’s much to be decided.
Cai wraps his arms around my waist from behind me. ‘Yes, my love. I’ll be with you every step of the way.’
I lean back against his shoulder, grateful.
‘But first thing’s first. My lady needs breakfast.’
Chapter Twenty-One
Zenna
I never imagined sex like that, my mate wanting more and more of me, each moment as intimate as the next, full of love and trust and a wildfire of desire. My eyes drink in my mate as he turns to face me from the window. Morning sun gilds his impressive torso, outlining every bumpy muscle up his stomach and along his broad shoulders. I’d be content to simply stare at him all day. He doesn’t seem to own any shirts, thank Goddess. I’d never want him to cover up his glorious chest. Tanned, with a faint dusting of black hair.
Cai’s silver eyes glint in the low light. He waggles his brows. ‘Enjoying the view, are you?’ He puffs his chest up a bit for emphasis.
Warmth spreads over my cheeks as I brush my hair out with my fingers. It’s a little silly that still makes me blush, after all we’ve done. ‘Yes,’ I say honestly.
What are you thinking? His voice is gentle in my mind.
My gaze flicks up to him. That I never hoped to experience such pleasure. I offer a tentative smile. It’s one thing to moan, to tilt my head back and buck into him while we’re fucking. It feels like a whole new level of intimacy to talk about it.
Cai closes the small distance between us, encircling his arms around me. I’m relieved. His own smile is a little shy.
I still forget I’m the only one he’s been with. Things are still new. You’re a natural, I tell him.
He hugs me close. You can talk to me, ask me, anything, you know.
I bury my face in his chest. I can’t think of anything to say right now. ‘I’m just happy.’
Cai leans back to look into my face. With his thumbs, he brushes my cheeks.
‘And tired,’ I add, noticing his scrutiny. ‘And hungry.’
‘Mm, well I can fix the hungry part.’ Cai kisses my forehead. ‘I’m sorry you’re tired. I can carry you today if you want?’ He smirks, knowing I would never agree to that.
I roll my eyes and he chuckles. Taking my hand, he helps me turn and exit our little room.
Everyone is waiting for us in Aldrich’s cabin, sitting on plush cushions on the floor. Breakfast is spread out on the low table. A murmur of sleepy chatting fills the space. Aldrich himself is talking with Divina, Jana in conversation with my mother.
As Cai and I enter, conversation stills for a moment, before the Origin smiles, gesturing to the table. ‘Good morning. Please, come, sit. Eat.’
My mother smiles up at me brightly. ‘Hello, Zenna.’ Her blue eyes are as clear as the morning sky.
‘Where’s my father?’
She blinks at my bluntness. ‘A—away.’ She pats the cushion beside her. ‘Please.’
Well, she’s keeping that close to the vest. I don’t have the energy to press. There’s already enough going on. I sit next to her, Cai opposite me. He grabs a plate for me and starts piling it with food.