Their lips connected, and she felt the heat and sparks just as she had earlier. But, this time, it was more intense. She couldn’t figure out whether it was because of the candlelight or the fact that they were hiding up there in the mountains, locked away together in this magnificent room, or even because their bond had grown stronger in the passing hours.
Braxton took her by the waist and returned her kiss. His hands were hot and heavy on her hips, and when he lifted her and she wrapped her legs around him, she moaned as her pussy grazed against the buckle on his jeans. Even that felt so very good; she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to take him inside her, but she wanted it more than anything in the world.
He walked with her, and she looked into his eyes. They both panted, becoming more lust-filled as the seconds ticked by.
When Braxton reached the bed, he sat her on the edge and looked at her while he breathed deeply. His muscles rippled and looked even more defined by the candlelight. She rested on her hands and stared up at him with wide eyes, her heart racing at the anticipation.
Braxton reached forward and eased her dress off over her head and gasped when he saw her in her underwear. She always thought she would have felt shy being so exposed in front of someone, but it wasn’t like that at all with Braxton. She wanted him to see all of her, and she wanted to give her body to him.
He reached for the waistband of his ski pants, and she could already see the incredible bulge inside them. She felt her heart skip a beat, and wondered how the hell she was going to manage this. If he was half dragon, then surely, his cock would be too… He was going to be insanely big, she could tell.
She rose back to her feet and kissed him as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Braxton unhooked her bra and her breasts bounced free. He cupped them and kissed her neck, his moans becoming more defined and guttural.
She reached for the top of his trousers and slowly began to pull them down, and when she felt his cock spring free, it was her turn to gasp, and she had to pull away to look.
He was so fucking big.
Like nothing she had ever imagined.
She knew she didn’t have anything to compare him to, but she could also tell it didn’t matter. Just looking at him was making her knees tremble.
He kissed her again and moved her backward a step toward the bed. As he began to lower her, her whole body was rigid with nerves, but as soon as he put his weight on her, she felt herself begin to relax. Kissing him felt so good. Having him this close to her felt so good. Feeling the pressure of his hard-on pressing down on her pussy, even through her panties, felt so good. She moaned and reached up as he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her to the head of the bed.
He leaned back and looked at her, and then he reached forward and slid his hands under the pillow. When they came back out, she could see he was holding a long piece of red silk.
“Do you want me to claim you, baby?” he asked as he reached for her wrist and held it up to the banister of the fourposter.
Elizabeth could barely breathe. She was in such a tangle of desire that she couldn’t form any words. She nodded her head and gasped as he began to tie the silk around her wrist, so that she was tethered to the bed. When he reached for the other and his eyes caught hers, he smirked and then tied the other to the metal of the headboard.
“Tell me…” he whispered as he looked down at her, secured and completely at his mercy. “Have you been waiting for me?”
She nodded slowly, her eyes wide.
“I’ve never been with anyone before…”
He smiled.
“Then I’ll be gentle with you,” he said as he moved to between her legs. In that second, she missed his heat, but when he wrapped his fingers up in her underwear and began to slide them down, she held her breath again and let her head fall back into the pillows.
He kissed her stomach and moved further down. The lower he got, the more she couldn’t bear it and she opened her legs wide, urging his face between them.
When his mouth connected with her pussy, she felt the intense heat of his dragon tongue. It was exquisite, and she wrapped her legs around his neck as he licked and sucked on her clit. He slipped a finger in her pussy and knowing he was making her so wet and engorged caused him to moan as she screamed and bit her lip. Being touched for the first time was so much more than she could ever have imagined.
She had never realized that this is what it could be like. She had heard people talk about sex on TV, and read about it in books… About how incredible it could be, but she had never really believed it. Not until now… Not until Braxton started to eat her out and send her body into overdrive.
Her orgasm crashed through her like a thunderous wave, and she screamed up to the ceiling. She was so turned on and so completely unable to control herself that when she saw Braxton’s face coming closer to meet hers, she kissed him hungrily and then knew she could easily come again.
She looked down between his legs and saw his cock was more than ready for her. He was engorged too, his length so hard it looked angry. As he held her knees and guided himself into her, she felt herself open to receive him. She gasped and held her breath, a little scared and nervous of what was coming next, but he did as he had promised and was gentle.
He inched himself into her slowly, and she cried out as he got deeper and deeper.
“It’s okay,” he said.
And she nodded, knowing that even with the new feelings and pain she was experiencing, that it was all going to be worth it. He was tender, kissing her neck and taking his time, her body opening up to him, expanding for the first time and taking him right within her.
Braxton thrust gently into her again and again, his strokes becoming harder but remaining slow, and each time he hit a spot right in the depths of her, she felt herself starting to unravel again.
She dug her feet into the base of his back, and she was dizzy and overcome with euphoria, nothing but this existed in that moment. This was life-changing. This was more than just sealing their bond. It was also changing the course of the planet.
Her orgasm tore through her again, and in that moment, she saw light and stars, and everything became clear. In that few seconds, Elizabeth gained the power to do what she had to do to save Bridge Hollow. Braxton had opened her up and claimed her to be his, and now, she knew how she could defeat all the evil and seal the gateway.
She groaned and moaned, her hands still tied by the red silk, keeping her totally powerless, and when he couldn’t take it anymore, Braxton began to huff and growl, wisps of smoke billowing from his nose. She saw the dragon in his eyes as he came hard and fast, his cock jerking inside her as he spilled his seed.
He collapsed on top of her and kissed her forehead, their sweat mixing together and their hearts beating as one.
She was no longer a virgin… And she was no longer alone.
Elizabeth the witch had been claimed by Braxton the dragon… They were the true definition of a power couple.
And now, they had to use their connection to help save the world.
18.
Elizabeth nuzzled her face into Braxton’s chest as he wrapped his arms around her and held her tight.
She had never felt so content and at peace, and she never wanted this night to end. Making love to him had been a religious experience. She had thought she had covered all she needed to know when it came to her power and craft but being made to come by Braxton was another level of magic. It had shown her a divine light.
He kissed her on the top of her head, and she smiled a sleepy smile. It had been so difficult keeping her hands off him, and now, she didn’t have to ever again. He had claimed her, and their bond had been sealed for all time.
“I love you, Elizabeth,” he said as he pressed his lips to her temple and kissed her again.
“I love you too,” she smiled.
“I always heard older generations talking about what it was like when they imprinted, and then claimed their mates,” he began. “But I
never thought I would ever find it. I never thought it would happen to me because I thought I was destined to be alone.”
“Me too,” she whispered.
“You’re amazing,” Braxton said.
“And I feel so lucky to have found you.”
He traced a fingertip down her cheek and shook his head.
“I’m the lucky one,” he smiled. “You have no idea of your power.”
They lay together, looking into each other’s eyes and kissing each other softly until they both fell to sleep as the dawn began to break. They were exhausted. It had been a day to remember, and one that had changed a lot for them both. But, for now, they could relax and drift into an uninterrupted sleep. After all, they had a lot of uncertainty to face when they woke again.
Elizabeth woke feeling cold and she rolled to her side and slowly opened her eyes. The room was lighter than it had been but still dark. The wall sconce candles had completely burned down and were no longer casting light around the room, but from the large gothic windows, a small amount of natural light broke through.
She rubbed her head and sat up, wrapping the sheet around her and wishing Braxton was there to keep her warm. She looked from one side of the massive room to the other, and was pretty sure she was alone, although it was such a big space, she couldn’t be totally sure.
“Braxton?” she asked quietly.
The silence seemed to echo around her, and she got to her feet, dragging the bedsheet with her, keeping it wrapped tightly around her naked body.
She walked slowly over to the window and gasped when she saw the scene outside. She had forgotten about the snow, and it had clearly come down heavier in the night. The whole of the world outside was a whitewash, even the snow mobiles were no longer visible. Snow was piling up in big drifts along the side of the house and the walkways and the drive had completely vanished. There were no footprints out there, and everything was very still and quiet.
The silence was unnerving.
She stood in a trance and watched it for a while, wondering if it was always like this on top of the mountain, or if it had gotten worse since the veil had been pierced and the evil had come to Bridge Hollow.
She rubbed her arm, trying to warm up, her free hand still clutching to the bedsheet, so it wouldn’t fall. There was an ache between her leg, but it wasn’t painful. It was more an ache of longing. An ache of wanting Braxton to take her again and again until she couldn’t walk.
She smiled and bit her lip as she replayed what had happened between them. The way he had claimed her and made her his. It had been the most incredible night, and she was his woman now. She was his partner for the rest of time, and she felt honored to have been chosen by him.
“You’re awake…” Braxton’s voice cut in from behind her, and she glanced at him over her shoulder. He moved into the room slowly, carrying a steaming cup of coffee in his hand and passed it to her before he wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed her neck.
“Thank you,” she said before blowing on it and taking a sip.
It was boiling hot, but it didn’t even make her flinch.
“You’ve got some of my dragon power now,” he said. “You’ll be able to withstand more heat.”
“Wow,” she said. “That’s crazy.”
Braxton kissed her neck again and then sighed as he looked out over the front yard covered in snow.
“Is it always like this?” she asked between sips.
“A lot of the time, yes,” he confirmed. “However, it did come down fast and out of nowhere, last night. It makes me wonder if the vampire had anything to do with it.”
She could sense the apprehension in his voice.
“We have to end this today,” she said sternly as she turned to look dead in his eyes. “I know what I have to do now.”
Braxton’s mouth sagged open a little, and he looked at her as if he was checking to make sure she was sure.
“I’m confident,” she said with a smile. “And I don’t want you to worry. This is part of you too…” She placed her hand over her heart. It beat differently now; she could feel him inside her.
“I need to keep you safe,” he said.
“And you will.” She reached up and cupped his cheek. “But you have to let me do this. I know how to seal the gateway.”
Braxton looked unsure for a moment, but then, he slowly nodded and agreed.
“Good,” she grinned. “We better get moving. We have a lot to do.”
“Yes, boss,” Braxton smirked and offered a mock salute. And then, he took her hand, and they walked back to the bed to collect their things and get ready for the day.
Elizabeth and Braxton stood outside the paranormal store and watched it from the other side of the street.
They had been back in town for around half an hour, and already, they were being freaked out by the lack of people on the streets. The fair was still supposed to be taking place but the town was on lockdown. It was almost noon, and no one was walking around; the whole place was deserted and quiet. It was like a ghost town, and the chill in the air only heightened the uncertainty around them.
Elizabeth cast her eyes down Main Street toward Shifter’s Bliss and could see the doors had been barricaded shut. She wondered where the vampire was hiding, and if the bodies he had left in there were still bleeding out or if they had frozen in place. He had brought such an icy air with him that Elizabeth was sure he must have frozen anything he touched.
But she had fire in her belly now. She was connected to a dragon, and with her power, she knew how she had to stop the threat and seal the veil.
She reached for Braxton’s hand and squeezed it gently.
They had come so far since the day they had met, and now, they were bound together for the rest of time. They had both come from such different paths, but with one similar truth. They had lived their lives alone, hidden away from the rest of the world. And now that they had found each other, in a moment of sheer chance, they had given each other the confidence to be out in the world. They no longer wanted to hide away, at their cottage in the woods, or their mansion atop the mountain, and once the veil between the two dimensions was sealed, it would mean that they didn’t have to.
“Are you ready?” Braxton asked her as he returned the squeeze.
She nodded and, for the first time since they had met, she could sense his nerves like they were part of her. She knew a piece of him was always with her now; she carried him inside her heart and his power and fire lingered on her lips and clung to her soul.
“Let’s go,” she whispered as they moved forward.
In the background, and all around the building, she knew the bears and wolves were waiting. They were in the wings, hidden somewhere along Main Street, watching the building with intent. But for this part of the journey, Braxton and Elizabeth had to go alone. The fewer people going into the building where the gateway was located, the better.
Braxton dropped her hand when he got closer to the boarded-up door and started to breath heavily. She could feel the fire in him coming to the surface, but this time, he didn’t start to shift. He blew out ferociously and from his nose, two big plumes of fire powered out and scorched the steel panels, melting them away. Elizabeth felt a rush of exhilaration at seeing her man use his power to do something so intense and amazing. She felt fire tingling in her fingertips, and she was more than ready to face the threat that was waiting for them on the other side.
When the panels dropped to the floor in a blackened heap, Braxton blew smoke out of his nose and then turned to her and smiled.
“Okay, babe,” he said as he held out his hand. “Now, it’s your turn.”
Elizabeth slid her palm into his and they stepped toward the doors.
This was it.
There was no going back.
19.
Braxton heaved the doors of the paranormal store open, and smoke and dust seemed to float out to meet them. Elizabeth tried not to cough, shielding her face, but her eyes w
ere already stinging.
The intensity of the cold was the most frightening thing she had ever known. If she had never been claimed by Braxton and didn’t him there by her side, she honestly didn’t know how she ever could survive it. Even with him there, and with his heat inside of her, her bones felt like they were turning to frost, and her lungs were full of icy shards.
She closed her mouth and tried not to breathe. The air was blue, and it crystalized around them. The store was completely frozen, with nothing looking as it had in the past.
The ground was a thick sheet of glowing blue ice, and in the air, snowflakes seemed to dance.
“This is bad,” she whispered, her teeth chattering.
Braxton held her hand and pulled her forward.
“Come on,” he said. “I’m right here with you. Let’s do this and get the hell out of here.”
Elizabeth felt a wave of tiredness roll over her, and she had to force her eyes wide to stay awake. She thought of what she had read on hypothermia; how people fell into cold water sometimes and just went to sleep, slipping beneath the surface and never coming up for air. That is how she felt, as if she could just slip away into sleep and never awake again.
“It’s so cold,” she said. “Hold me, Braxton.”
He wrapped his arms around her and held her against his chest. She was shaking and shivering, and, in that moment, she feared she wouldn’t be able to conjure the spell. She began to cry, and the tears froze right there on her cheeks. Braxton rubbed his hands up and down her arms and coached her to carry on, whispering in her ear and trying to keep her in the land of the living.
“It’s me and you now,” he whispered, and his words seemed to echo inside her. “Come on, baby, do this for us.”
She nodded but cried out in pain. Her throat was beginning to freeze, and she wanted to tell him she needed him to bring fire, but no words would form.
Out of the corner of her eye, Elizabeth saw movement, and she knew, without even looking properly, it was the vampire crawling out of a hole in the ground. It looked as if the floor had fallen in and a deep, blackness was spread out under them, going right down into the core of the earth.
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