Chapter 11
Chapter Eleven
After hearing about the awful woman from Cam’s past, Emily wished she could find her and somehow make her pay.
Because between dealing with her father’s prejudices against dragon-shifters, as well as similarly minded folk in university, Emily knew those kinds of people only changed their minds if it somehow affected them negatively.
A bit of retribution might do the trick for that awful woman.
However, before Emily could start plotting, Cam rolled her onto her back and gently pinned their entwined hands to either side of her head. When he stated he wanted to make her scream in pleasure, wetness rushed between her thighs.
She still couldn’t believe this sexy dragonman wanted her so much.
Without missing a beat, she replied, “Yes. Please.”
He chuckled and kissed her jaw. “So polite.”
She wriggled her lower body against his and reveled in Cam’s groan. “Sometimes. But I can play a little dirty, too.”
His flashing eyes met hers again. “Aye? Well, I look forward to that side of you, Dr. Davies.” He released one of her hands to tweak a nipple. She cried out, and he smiled smugly. “But right now, it’s my turn to play out one of my fantasies.”
He released her other hand and nuzzled where her shoulder met her neck before trailing his mouth down to her nipple.
Taking it into his mouth, he suckled and nibbled and found what Emily liked most. By the time she was wriggling again, he released her and did the same with the other, all while caressing the wet tip of the first nipple with his fingers.
Never in her life had a man spent so much time teasing her body instead of just thrusting and finding his own pleasure.
As if sensing her thoughts, Cam raised his head and met her gaze. His pupils flashed rapidly as he asked, “Do you want me to keep going?”
She cleared her throat. “Yes, yes, of course.”
Tilting his head, Cam studied her for a few beats. Then he moved until their heads were even again, and he caressed the side of her neck. “Tell me what you want, Emily. Because if you’re suffering through something to please me, then don’t.”
“I’m not suffering through anything. And I wouldn’t, either. I watched my mother do that for years and years, neglecting herself to do my father’s bidding. I will never be like that.”
“Good. I’m sorry about your mum, but I want you to always be honest with me. Even if I won’t like it, tell me.”
As she stared into his flashing dragon eyes, she forgot about everything but the dragonman over her, waiting patiently for her to decide what to do next. Even if it meant he’d have to walk away, Emily knew deep down he’d do it.
The wall around her heart cracked a little.
Instead of scolding herself, she cupped Cam’s jaw and said, “I want you to…”
He arched an eyebrow. “To what?”
Heat flushed her cheeks as she replied, “To make me scream in pleasure, like you said before.”
He smiled slowly. “Oh, aye? I think I can do that.” He nuzzled her neck and kissed her.
Not for the first time, Emily wished she could taste his mouth. But she wasn’t going to risk that, no matter how much she wanted to believe everything would work out. Things were new, and she needed time.
Tired of being stuck in her head, she widened her legs and raised her hips so that her pussy rubbed against his cock. Cam sucked in a breath, and she murmured, “I’m waiting.”
“Before I give you my cock, I’m going to taste you first.”
Wetness rushed between her thighs. “If you want.”
“Oh, I crave it, lass.”
And with that, he started kissing down her body. Emily’s heart raced as she waited.
By the time Cam was kissing down Emily’s body for the second time, he sensed she’d never had a real male before, one that took care of his partner’s pleasure.
His dragon grunted. They were probably humans.
We don’t know that. Besides, it doesn’t matter. Emily is ours now.
Aye, she is. So show her how much we want her, or I’ll take charge.
Not wanting his dragon to do that, Cam kissed each of Emily’s breasts, then her belly, and then just above the hair between her thighs. He took a second to nuzzle there and inhale her intoxicating scent.
Fuck, he’d never get enough of this female. Any others before her paled in comparison.
His dragon spoke up. Taste her. Now. I’m tired of waiting.
He spread Emily’s legs wide and then kissed the inside of each thigh, loving how soft she was there.
Her scent was even stronger, and his mouth watered at her arousal. He stared for a few seconds at her wet, swollen pussy. This female wanted him, and not for a child to sell on the black market.
His beast growled. She would never do that. Although maybe one day she will give us a child.
We can talk about that later. Now, hush. I want to give Emily all of our attention.
Then get to it.
Leaning down, he licked her slit slowly, stopping shy of touching her clit and then going back down. Over and over he teased her, stopping occasionally to tongue her entrance, loving how her fingers tangled into his hair to hold him close.
He licked upward and finally caressed her clit. Back and forth, up and down, circling until he found the pressure and rhythm she liked.
As her legs tightened around his shoulders, he knew she was close.
So he finally suckled her bundle of nerves and lightly nibbled.
Emily cried out as she orgasmed, and Cam continued to slowly lick and swirl until she finally relaxed onto the bed.
After one last lick of her sweet honey, he kissed up her body, taking time to treasure each breast, before he finally kissed her cheek. Laying his forehead against hers, he whispered, “I love how you moan and scream and hold on to me whilst you come.”
She smiled. “I’m sure I could make you lose your mind, too.”
The image of her sucking his cock into her mouth rushed into his mind.
But then Emily yawned, trying to hide it by covering her mouth. He kissed her forehead. “Another time, lass. It’s been a busy night, but I’m hoping you’ll let me hold you before we go to sleep.”
She frowned. “Are you sure? I hate not reciprocating.”
He shook his head. “Watching you fall apart made me happy. My cock can wait for another time.”
His dragon grunted. I’m less patient.
Let’s not scare her, dragon.
Fine. But she should sleep with us every night.
“What’s your dragon saying?”
He lay down and motioned for her to come closer. Once she snuggled against his side, he wrapped an arm around her and replied, “Dragon halves are a wee bit more impatient, is all. But don’t worry, he’ll be fine.”
She was silent for a few seconds before saying, “I’m kind of sad that I’ll never experience what you have with a second personality inside your head.”
“Who knows, maybe one day you and Holbrook’s scientists will think of a way to awaken inner dragons inside humans.”
She glanced up at him. “Has he shared something about that?”
“No. But then again, most of his work and team are hush-hush, and they could be doing bloody anything they like.”
“Hmm. Maybe. But it would require a lot of discoveries, not to mention careful testing, if it could even be cleared for a trial phase. The mind and brain are delicate things. One wrong move, and it could turn someone into a perpetual vegetative state.”
He grunted. “True. I guess you’ll just have to settle for sharing my dragon. I know it’s not the same, and you can’t talk to him whenever you wish. But if you want to ask him things, I can either act as a go-between or let him take over my human form.”
“I’m kind of curious about why dragon-shifters don’t do that more often.”
“Well, those who have the proper training and control, like Protectors or clan leaders, could do it more often without worry. However, it’s usually easier to keep things separate.
That way, the dragon doesn’t irritate or upset someone, leaving a mess that the human half has to clean up.
But if they’re in their dragon form, then people kind of know what to expect. ”
“It’s a more extreme version of keeping your work and your personal life separate, I suppose.” She rolled slightly to prop her chin on his chest and meet his gaze again. “So, what does your dragon think about most of the time?”
“That’s easy—food and sex.”
She snorted. “That doesn’t surprise me.”
He grinned, but his dragon spoke up before he could reply. I think of other things, too. Like flying.
Calm down, dragon. Your advice is essential most of the time. But it’s true, food and sex are the top two things you bring up.
Maybe. But only because you never allow us to have sex often. Tonight was a good first step. I can’t wait to take control and claim Emily.
Not yet, dragon. We need patience to win her over.
He huffed. I would never take advantage of or hurt Emily.
I know.
“Cam?” He met her gaze and focused as she asked, “Your dragon’s not upset with me, is he? I didn’t mean to offend him.”
“Of course not. All dragons get touchy sometimes, but you’re fine. We both only ever want you to be yourself.” He cupped her cheek. “Because Dr. Emily Davies is bloody brilliant, beautiful, and someone to be relied on.”
She searched his gaze. “How can you say that with so much confidence when I’ve been on Seahaven for barely a week?”
He ran his fingers through her hair. “Beyond your time here, you’ve stayed true to your dreams and goals, no matter what challenges were thrown your way.
I imagine you’d be the same with a mate.
” She opened her mouth, and he added, “Don’t worry, I plan to woo you some more before talking about matings.
Although that is my end goal, lass.” He hesitated and then asked, “Is that something you’d consider in the future? ”
“At one point, I thought it might never happen. But with the right person, then yes, it’s something I’d consider. However, I need more than a week to figure that out, Cam. My instincts in the past weren’t great, and I need more evidence before I can convince myself to take a chance like that.”
He pulled her up until their faces were level. “Now that you’ve agreed to give us a chance, I’ll do my best to prove my feelings and intentions are true.” He smiled. “Although I have one request.”
She raised her eyebrows. “Do I want to know?”
“Promise to share my bed when you can. I won’t claim you fully, or ever kiss you on the mouth, but I want to hold you in my arms. Your presence is both soothing and intoxicating.”
“How in the world am I soothing? Besides, for all you know, I could kick in my sleep.”
He ran a hand down to her hip and squeezed. “Even if you do, you’d still be soothing. Because for years, my dragon had a restlessness that I struggled to contain. Mostly because of my lack of pursuing females and working too much. But with you here, well, it settles my beast.”
Aye, so don’t let her go.
I don’t plan to.
Emily traced his jaw, the light touch calming his dragon further. “You’re full of so many contradictions, Cam. Growly and protective, yet also anxious and vulnerable. Thank you for showing me so much of yourself so quickly. I definitely needed that, more than I realized.”
He sensed her words were related to the dragonman she’d fancied for a while, who’d ended up mating someone else.
“Whatever you need, just ask, Emily. I’ll probably be stubborn sometimes, and I might be a bit of a beast if I’m in a foul mood.
However, just know that you are the female I want, and the female I’m going to win. ”
She smiled. “I look forward to seeing how you do it.”
He hugged her close and moved to nibble her earlobe before saying, “Me, too, lass. Me, too.”
And as Emily yawned again, Cam settled back and held his female close as she drifted off. For a short while, he reveled in her warm presence against him.
But then he also fell asleep, dreaming of what his future could be with Emily Davies as his mate.