CHAPTER 17
REMMIE
Oh. Hells.
I’ve been around the monster community enough to know; Mates are a very serious thing.
And Shade just said it, to me! How do I feel about this?
Like my heart just exploded in my chest. That I may have heart- shaped irises protruding from my skull right now.
That rainbows and unicorns could come shooting from the sky, and I’d still be stuck, at a loss for words.
This flirty, golden, incredible demon called me his mate.
His mate!
Out of everyone else in the universe he could choose. He stares at me now, waiting for a response.
I should say something back. Say how the past few weeks with him have been the most amazing days of my life.
That discovering all these new things about myself and my family, have been made more special with him by my side.
Or that his tail, fingers and tongue combo gives me out of body experiences.
No. he’d get and even bigger head if I confessed that bit of truth right now.
I should tell him how much I care for him and how seeing his smile erases the darkness from my world.
Any of those would have worked. But when I open my mouth, I say,
“Danishes.”
Danishes? What the Hells, Remmie. Way to ruin a perfectly amazing moment. A chance to finally tell Shade how I’ve been feeling too. Shade stares at my face, then snorts, Then laughs so hard, tears stream down his cheeks. I huff out a laugh.
“No. I’m sorry that’s not what I…” I try to explain but Shade silences me with a kiss, curling my toes. He is very good at distracting me. But I really need to know what this means. Parting my lips from his, I ask,
“But, how do you know I'm your mate?”
“I think I knew the moment I saw you raise a rolling pin to hit me. I've been slow to realize it but after Marla practically hit me over the head with the thought, I knew it was true.” His cheeks darken and he cocks his head, looking at me with that boyish smile of his. Yep, my heart just exploded.
“About the Danish thing." I start but Shade places his finger to my lips, shutting me up again.
“You don’t have to say anything more, Sweetness. I’ll gladly get you all the Danish you could eat. I’ll even learn how to make them for you. But only after I’ve worshipped you.”
Shade falls to his knees before me, tail flicking from side to side behind him, eyes full of heat.
And I’m overcome by how gorgeous he is. There is so much I want to say.
So much I should say. But as Shade parts my knees, making room for his bog body to rest between my thighs, I can’t make a single sound.
He pulls his shirt over his head, then peels my night shirt off, getting an eye full of my bare breasts. Shade curses under his breath as his eyes travel all over my body, causing goosebumps to appear on my skin. He makes quick work of his jeans and then he’s back on his knees before me.
“You’re so beautiful. So ready for me. When I see you bare before me. When I feel you under me, I know I’m right where I’m meant to be.” He lays my left leg over his shoulder, his lips placing feather light kisses on my body.
“I love dragging my lips across your thighs, your belly. Rubbing your silky-smooth skin.” Shade squeezes and licks everywhere his hands and mouth touch.
Alternating between rough and tender. Each pull of his claws and fangs along my flesh sends heat flooding through me.
I’ve never felt so wanted or treasured. He locks his lips on my clit and I fly, reaching my climax much too fast. And when he slides his hard cock into me, he kisses me so deeply, I feel like crying.
“Shh, my little baker. I’ve got you. And you’ve got me.” Shade says against my lips, our foreheads touching as he pushes deeper inside me.
The tenderness and sincerity of his word make me shatter quickly.
This is so different from the fast and hard way he usually likes to take me.
Soon, Shade follows me over the edge, his head in the crook of my neck.
His groan of pleasure making my pussy flutter around him.
He gathers me up in his arms, holding me tightly, and I feel complete.
I could see a future with Shade. Walking hand in hand during the long summer days. Fireworks at the park. Deep kisses and soft caresses. Sitting on the porch after a long workday. My heart yearned for these moments with someone more than I ever realized.
And in this moment, wrapped up in him, I can confess the truth to myself.
I am majorly, totally, butt crazy in love with Shade.
I can’t believe I’d think of a Clueless movie reference right now.
Another movie to add to our growing watch list. I’ll get Shade to cuddle up with me on the couch later and watch it.