by Jessica Lee
His lips singed hers. She opened her mind and allowed the provocative sensations of their bond to wash over her.
She didn’t know how she had ever made love without this euphoric rush.
Kenric’s thoughts filled her mind, guiding her to the sensitive areas of his body that drove him mad. Likewise, his movements followed every desire she relayed. Her mate knew exactly how she liked her nipples sucked. He engulfed the entire areola with his mouth, bringing the bud into an instant hard crest, and with the roughness of his tongue, he stroked the sensitized point.
Within minutes, he had her writhing. Aching.
“Fill me now, Kenric. I want you inside me, a part of me again.”
He lifted her legs, placing her calves over his shoulders. The head of his cock brushed her pussy, wringing a pleasure-filled gasp from her throat. She gripped his biceps, digging in her nails as the exquisite burn of penetration stretched her.
“God, yes!” she cried out.
“You feel so damn good,” he groaned. “I love you.”
Slowly and thoroughly he made love to her. Bringing her to climax again and again, until she thought she’d die from the pleasure.
Emily collapsed onto her pillow, and Kenric plopped down beside her. She’d never walk again. Maybe never move again, period. Her mate’s fingers played in the curls of her hair. She grinned, knowing she’d never been happier in her life.
“I have something for you.” He rolled to his side of the bed and reached for the nightstand.
“Kenric, you’ve already given me more than I ever dreamed possible.” The man was unbelievable. She had nothing to offer him but her love. Yet he kept giving.
An envelope sat in his hand when he turned. “Here, I want you to have this.” He stretched his arm out and placed it on her chest.
Emily slid her fingers around the edges and picked it up. “What is this?”
“Open it.”
She gave him a puzzled look. What in the world had he done?
“Can’t a mate surprise his woman?”
“Your woman…” She giggled. “You are a total caveman.”
“And you love it,” he said in that beautiful, deep timbre of his that turned her liquid. Suddenly, he leaned forward and nipped her breast.
“Ouch!” She popped the top of his head with her hand.
He rolled back, melting her heart with the warmth of his smile. “Open the envelope, woman.”
“Fine.” She laughed and sat up before tearing open the seal. A single piece of folded paper lay inside. She pulled it free and unfolded the document. Impossible.
Tears welled and distorted the words before her, but she’d seen enough to know what she held in her hands. Her heart fluttered.
The deed to her condominium.
“Kenric St. James…” Emily lifted her head long enough to glimpse his face. He beamed. “How did you know? And when did you do this?”
“I overheard your…conversation with Jeff about what you’d had to do because of that bastard. I could tell how much that place meant to you.” He brushed her wet cheeks with his fingertips. “You deserve to own it free and clear, and I wanted to make sure it happened. So I made a few phone calls. This came today.” He leaned in and gently kissed her. His lashes tickled as he mapped her face with his soft lips. “I take it you’re happy,” he whispered at her jaw.
She nodded. Her emotions spilled free, unhampered by the fear of rejection or retribution from the master vampire who could so easily control her every move. Kenric sucked in a hard breath. His gaze sought hers, eyes darkened from the overload of both their deepest desires.
Through their bond, she shared everything. It was wonderful. Miraculous. She’d found freedom in allowing herself to become bound.
“Thank you for my gifts. Your forgiveness. There are no words needed, I can feel it in my heart.” She gently placed a palm against the coarse shadow of his beard. “You continue to amaze and surprise me at every turn, and I couldn’t love you more. This deed…” She glanced at the paper, then back at Kenric. “It really does mean a great deal to me. But you, my love…” She slipped her hand behind his neck, stroking her fingers through the short hairs at his nape. “Wherever you are, that is my home. No matter what city or town, you and the Enclave are my sanctuary.”
About the Author
Almost every author’s bio states they’ve been writing since they learned to read. It’s what they’ve always wanted to do. Well, my journey wasn’t so straight and narrow. I’ve been a nurse for more than twenty years and hold a bachelor’s degree in Science with a major in Biology. So, as you can see, my career path had originally gone in the opposite direction. I didn’t discover my passion for the craft until after I’d had my son and decided to work part-time.
I’ve always loved to read but had never read a paranormal romance. Then one night at work on break, I began reading Karen Marie Moning’s Spell of the Highlander. I couldn’t believe what I had been missing and I immediately fell in love with the genre.
I wanted to write like that. I wanted to create worlds that others could find the same excitement in, as I did, when I read my first sensual, paranormal romance.
And I hope that is what I’ve accomplished in my work. Please dive in, hold on tight, and enjoy the adventure. Just be careful in the dark; you might find more than you expected waiting for you there. *wink*
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Jessica Lee lives in the southeastern USA with her husband and son. She loves writing, and can’t wait for that quiet time each day when her son is in school and she can get lost in another place and world with the fantastical, sexy creatures in her head.
She’s a member of Romance Writers of America, FF&P, and Carolina Romance Writers.
Acknowledgments
This book would not have been possible without the support and friendship of some very special people in my life:
The ladies of We Are The Women Writers: Lanna, Julie, Mur, and Naima. You rock!
The Carolina Romance Writers: I’m so proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of authors. Your encouragement and advice have meant the world to me.
Lanna Lejeune: Your wonderful insight and never-ending patience, during many a late-night phone call, have truly been a blessing. You are an angel.
Annette Hill: Everyone should be so lucky to have a friend like you. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I know you’ve always got my back.
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