Chapter 77 Theron
THERON
I watch her face carefully as I explain what we have to do to Bond. Her beautiful emerald green eyes are wide, and her face is pale. I can see both of us reflected in the large oval mirror across from the bed.
She's nibbling her lower lip as I speak. She doesn't stop me—doesn't interrupt. She looks frightened but she doesn't run. She just listens.
Her reaction gives me hope—she wants to stay. Wants to stay as much as I want her to stay. We both sense we need to be together—it's just getting there that's the hard part.
At last, when I've explained everything, I rise from the bed. She looks up at me.
"Where are you going?"
"To my own room—to give you time to think," I tell her. "I don't expect you to make such a big decision tonight—don't want you to feel pressured, baby."
But she shakes her head and puts a hand on my wrist.
"Don't go," she says in a low voice. "I don't want you to go. I want to try it…tonight."
My heart leaps and inside I feel my Drake roaring in approval.
"You mean that, baby?" I ask. "Because I don't want you to feel like you have to."
"I don't," she says simply. "I want to."
“I can’t promise it will be gentle,” I caution her. “Breeding and Bonding can get fucking intense.”
“I don’t care.” She lifts her chin. “I’m not afraid.”
It’s obviously a lie, but I love her for it–love her for her courage and her commitment and the fearless way she forges ahead no matter what.
Impulsively, I lean down and take her face in my hands. I kiss her long and deep–letting her know what the rest of the night is going to be like. She tastes like sweetness and light–everything I love about her.
Elowen kisses me back, giving as good as she’s getting. Fuck, I love this woman!
“Come on, baby,” I growl, when the kiss breaks at last. “Let’s get undressed. I can’t wait to Bond you to me.”