Gabbi and Azrael lay entangled beneath the sheet, her face resting against his chest. His strong arm, one she had dreamed about for so long, was now wrapped around her waist, his thumb gently tracing circles on her back. The other hand propped behind him, resting comfortably against the headboard.
The man was a picture of masculinity. So hot.
Gabbi reached for the spot where Azrael had marked her. Though it was beginning to heal—faster than was normal—touching it sent a pleasurable shiver through her.
"What is it?" Azrael asked, sensing the subtle shift through their bond.
She shrugged. "I don’t know, it just feels strange. Living among the Fae, I never thought I’d be mated, let alone marked. The Fae tend to look down on humans, and only a select few are ever chosen to be mated by the gods."
"Well, congratulations," Azreal chuckled, pressing a kiss to her temple. "You’re now among the select few, God’s chosen."
Gabbi smiled, leaning further into his muscular chest. He smelled so good, she thought she could devour him right there. As if her hormones were working in sync with her thoughts, a rush of heat shot to her core.
"Careful what you wish for, little mate," Azrael warned, his voice low and laden with heat. "I’m a virile male, and I don’t want to wear you out."
"Damn you!" Gabbi cursed, exasperated by his ability to sense every change in her body.
And he was right. She was sore—so incredibly sore. Azrael had taken her so thoroughly, so many times that day, and while she had no complaints, her body certainly had its limits.
Still, her traitorous body seemed to crave more. As much as she wished she could also scent his emotions, she didn’t have that advantage. But that didn’t mean she was helpless.
To prove her point, Gabbi trailed her fingers down Azreal’s stomach, tracing the ridges of his hard abs. He hissed sharply, his muscles tightening under her touch. "You’re playing with fire, Gabbi."
Gabbi chuckled at the tortured expression on his face. They were both naked beneath the sheet now, and she began to move against him, grinding her hips in slow, deliberate motions, increasing the temptation.
"Fuck this. You asked for it!" Azrael growled.
Gabbi yelped when he suddenly flipped her onto her back, hovering over her with darkened eyes. Her heart raced in anticipation, knowing exactly what was coming next. Azrael was burning with desire, but there was something more behind it. He wanted to teach her a lesson.
However, as much as he wanted to take her again, something held him back. His mate was human. Fragile—well, for now. He couldn’t risk losing her. Not yet. Not like his father had.
Instead, Azrael leaned down and began to tickle her, causing her to scream with laughter. The joy on her face was worth missing out on the coitus he had been craving.
"Azrael, no!" Gabbi gasped between laughs, trying to squirm away from him, but he was too strong. She had no chance of escape.
Gabbi laughed so hard that tears streamed down her face. "Azrael, please!" she begged, still trying to wriggle out of his grasp.
"Will you be a naughty mate again?" he teased.
"No, never!" she yelled between fits of laughter.
Though they both knew that was a lie, Azreal relented, letting her go.
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