Total pages in book: 53
Estimated words: 49027 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 245(@200wpm)___ 196(@250wpm)___ 163(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 49027 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 245(@200wpm)___ 196(@250wpm)___ 163(@300wpm)
“Because I only want the best, Boraleashe. I don’t need a blushing bride to fawn over me or to wed a prince of a territory who will probably turn out to have major emasculation complexes. I want… no… I need a confidant who will challenge me, go to war beside me, the kind of consort I can entrust with my kingdom.” Theodor hoped Boraleashe could see the admiration in his eyes, hear it in his voice. “I know of all your battles and your sacrifices to those who couldn’t defend themselves. My father would describe in great detail what it was like having you as a brother in arms, as a horseman. You are the elite, Boraleashe, sheer perfection. That is why I gave my heart to you.”
“And you do not care that I’m—”
Theodor loosened his grip with tenderness. “Your age means shit to me. You know our appearance and stamina are not measured in numbers. You are just as gorgeous and fierce as you were a thousand years ago, Boraleashe… more.”
Boraleashe was the one meant for him; he’d seen it written in the stars ages ago. Together, they could create a force that would rival the gods. The north and south winds combined.
He prayed that answer was satisfying enough, but when Boraleashe didn’t make a move, his beautiful face still a mask of indifference, Theodor tried not to panic.
“Was that the answer you were—”
Theodor was caught off guard when he was thrown backward into the tub with a force of freezing wind. The strength of it slammed Boraleashe into his chest, their bodies colliding and holding together so tightly he could feel Boraleashe’s core throbbing to get free.
Boraleashe pushed his face under his chin and inhaled. “I will no longer resist you, my lord. I cannot. My heart may be hardened, but I feel enough to know that I want this night with you, even if it is my last. I have faith in you.”
Theodor didn’t come this far to lose his love now. He leaned forward and breathed in that special scent of pine and cedar in Boraleashe’s hair and called on the wind from his center. Sun-kissed air streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, a lot less haphazard than his warrior’s but no less intense when it caressed him. Boraleashe let out a sweet gust of breath along the damp skin over Theodor’s throat.
“That’s it… let me all the way in this time. You must trust me.”
“I will.”
Boraleashe was a poet of minimalism. But that was enough for Theodor. He connected their streams of air, intertwining them and infusing it with heat from his realm, creating a delicate blend of winter and autumn.
In the deepest end of the tub, Theodor hefted Boraleashe, wrapped his firm thighs around his waist, and carried him toward the steps. He wanted Boraleashe to feel all of him, and they couldn’t do that submerged in five feet of water.
Theodor released his hold and let Boraleashe’s feet touch the floor so he could walk them toward the oversized chaise lounge near the fireplace. He laid Boraleashe on the plush cushions and settled on top of him. Boraleashe strained, his mouth parted in a silent cry. Theodor laved at Boraleashe’s throat, the taste of his submission driving him mad. Need slammed into him, but he maintained tight control.
Boraleashe felt better than he ever could’ve imagined. He slowly spread his thighs in silent invitation and allowed Theodor even closer. His breath rushed out of him as Boraleashe’s porcelain skin glowed in the fire’s golden light. Theodor glided his palm over the faint red welts on Boraleashe’s abdomen.
Glorious.
Theodor’s cock was pressed against Boraleashe’s, hot, thick, and throbbing. He let his wind in full force, directing it around Boraleashe’s, making heat stroke him in his most sensitive places. Boraleashe gritted his teeth, but it wasn’t enough to stop the salacious moan as he dug his blunt fingernails into his back.
Theodor eased up on his power and pushed a gentle breeze across Boraleashe’s parted lips, an erotic hint of the kisses he wanted to place there soon.
He’d teach Boraleashe all the ways he knew how to show his love. Theodor sent a cyclone of heat around Boraleashe’s throat, his Adam’s apple dipping in response. After demonstrating his ability to manipulate his element into physical touch, Theodor moved it down Boraleashe’s chest and stopped just over his heart.
Boraleashe’s gaze was locked onto his with startling arctic-blue eyes that were now bluer than the god of the sea after his confession of faith.
Theodor lowered his mouth to Boraleashe’s ear, his voice grating and full of emotion. “Open yourself to me, Boraleashe.” Theodor ground his hips down harder. “All the way.”
Boraleashe arched his core in Theodor’s direction, grunting hard enough to vibrate their chests. He had to ignore how much his dick was throbbing to be buried inside Boraleashe’s body, needing to fulfill his duty first.