Cassarah #2
Pax handed me off to Zan, who was already on Ifra’s back, reaching for me.
Climbing, Zan placed me in front of himself so his arms were wrapped around me, holding me securely.
Zan and I hadn’t been as physically close as I was with the others, but I knew I wanted him in my life and by my side.
Our bond was more emotional, understanding what it meant to be underestimated and defying all the odds.
Who would have ever thought a blind man could be a strong warrior and dragon rider?
Of course, he had the help of Ezzu, his little dragonette female, who was his eyes when he needed them.
“I’m so glad you’re safe. I’ve just found you, and I couldn’t bear the thought of losing you before we got the chance to really begin,” Zan whispered, his lips brushing the shell of my ear.
Shifting, I turned to face him and searched his cloudy silver eyes. “I couldn’t agree more. This is just the start for us,” I answered and quickly kissed his lips, startling him.
He recovered quickly enough as a smirk bloomed on his face. “Come on, Ifra… let’s head back. I think we’ve all had enough excitement for the day.”
The flight back to the castle was quick, and Zan had Ifra drop us off at the access point to our chambers on the fourth floor.
The last king of the castle had known I would be coming and had the insight to understand I would have eight lovers and two other female guardians, Becka and May, who kept an eye on me when the men couldn’t.
Without me even having to say anything, Zan handed me off to Abbott, who led me to the bathing chamber, where the steam from the pool of water curled around me, pulling me to indulge myself.
Becka had to help me into the dress I’d been wearing, but Abbott anticipated my needs just as he always has, offering me his support and calming nature without ever needing to ask.
Feeling his fingers releasing the laces down my spine ignited my body with desire.
Ever since Jade and I slept together, it was like my body had awakened to a new world, and it craved to explore it further.
Over the years of listening to our maids talking about their conquests, I always thought they were exaggerating their experiences.
However, now I knew I’d been so sheltered from the truth I just hadn’t been prepared for what had actually happened.
The dress fell around my feet, leaving me in a simple white floor-length chemise you could definitely see through.
Turning, I faced Abbott, and being the gallant man he was, his eyes never strayed from mine.
“Will you join me?” I asked, my voice unsure even to my own ears.
Abbott raised a hand, letting his fingers trail down my neck to my shoulder.
He let his finger trace the edge of my chemise until it came to the tie in the front held tight with a simple bow.
Tugging on the end of one of those strings, he unwound the bow, stepping closer until his lips brushed my ear.
“Do you really mean that invitation, little phoenix?”
I shivered, reaching out to place my hands on his chest, pulling at the ties on his leather, jerking until I could shove it off him. “Every word of it.”
Without further hesitation, Abbott seared his lips to mine, hooking his fingers on the chemise and tugging it off my shoulders until it joined my dress.
His calloused hands from training with his sword as much as he did, scuffed along my skin, making me suck in a breath.
Trying to catch up, I tugged his shirt out of his pants and slipped my hands under it to shove it out of my way.
We broke the kiss long enough for him to tug off the shirt and toss it somewhere to be forgotten.
Over the year I’ve known Abbott, I never allowed myself to dream about touching him like this.
He’d been someone I leaned on and trusted with my whole being.
As I traced the mark over his heart, claiming him as mine, I smiled, knowing I didn’t have to hold back any longer.
Abbott pulled back and tucked a finger under my chin, raising my head so I looked him in the eyes.
“You are one of the most stunning women I’ve ever laid eyes on.
To be chosen as one of your guardians and now your consort, I couldn’t think of something that brings me more joy.
I’d been struggling to keep my feelings for you to myself, unsure if you’d allow yourself to choose more than one of us.
I prayed you would, but hope is such a double-edged sword when it comes to love. ”
“Funny, I was thinking something similar, only I was reveling in knowing I don’t ever have to hold back how I feel about you or any of the others.
I know I was scared and wanted to wait for the right time to make things happen between us, but if tonight showed me anything, it’s that you never know how much time you have,” I shared as my hands worked at his pants.
“Now, as your queen and lover, it’s not nice to leave me as the only one standing here naked. ”
“My apologies. I shall remedy that immediately,” Abbott teased, pressing a quick kiss to my lips before he kicked off his boots and yanked down his pants, revealing himself to me.
Seeing him, I couldn’t help but lick my lips.
This time, I wanted to give as much pleasure as I was given.
Becka and May had explained how it worked for a woman to take a man into her mouth, but I still wasn’t sure what the appeal was.
They made it seem as if it was as enjoyable for the woman as it was for the man.
I guess the only way to find out was to do it.
Slowly, I sank to my knees before one of the men I loved with all my heart and looked up at him as I reached out and placed a hand on his dick, gently stroking it from the tip to the base.
I didn’t want to hurt him, and when he hissed, I yanked my hand back, scared I’d done something wrong.
Abbott took my hand and returned it to where it’d been. “Please don’t stop. I love that you want to touch me so badly. I wasn’t hissing in pain but pleasure, little phoenix… you could never hurt me.”
I wasn’t so sure about that, but I appreciated his confidence in me as I slowly stroked him up and down, making him toss his head back and moan.