ALDRIC Iwas reading over the latest agreements for the Nocturne Realm, seated in the library.
That was the official name proclaimed for the fusion of the two former kingdoms I now ruled.
1, who had never wanted any responsi upas King of everything.
lities to begin with, ended But for my queen and my little princess, I would chain myself to whatever was necessary.
Lowering my head, I pressed a kiss to the soft black hair of my mate, who dozed against my chest, sprawled along the plush sofa.
I set the papers aside and reached down to caress her now-large belly.
The moment was drawing near, and my connection with our daughter was growing stronger and stronger.
As soon as my fingers touched Valerias skin, I felt a flutter beneath my hand, pulling a smile from me.
"My beautiful pup, soon P'll meet you.
Your daddy is dying to see you and hold you in his arms." Textended the thought through our bond, and the movement ---- beneath my fingers intensified, stretching the skin of her belly in an odd way.
shh, lets let Mommy rest.
She works so hard to take care of you." Immediately, she stopped kicking and squirmingshe was already sucha good girl.
T sighed, noticing the dark circles under Valerias eyes.
This pregnancy had been anything but easy.
Much to my dismay, my blood alone hadnt been enough to nourish our pup because she was a Selenia.
Valeria had been weakened by not inheriting her mothers blood, and now, our daughter seemed doomed to the same fate.
I knew she was hiding something from methe way she avoided my gaze, the secret conversations with Gabrielle.
I waited for her confession, and when I found out we needed that arrogant vampire, it hit me like a punch to the gut.
But I swallowed my irritation because if it was for her well-being, I could endure anything.
Now, she no longer needed to take his blood once a monththe danger had passed.
Our baby had absorbed all that power, strengthening herself.
Now, all that was left was to wait for her safe arrival.
And at least his damn blood no longer left that stench in my home that I hated, "Did I sleep for too long?" Her drowsy, beautiful eyes fluttered open, gazing at me lazily.
Those eyesthe ones that ruined melooked at me dreamily through the dim space, while our breathing slowly steadied.
I pulled out of my mate, hearing her soft sighs, and helped her settle onto the bed.
"Did I hurt you?" I kissed her lips, my hand trailing down to her belly, damp with sweat.
---- She wrapped her arms around my neck, pressing kisses along my jaw, and though I hesitated slightly, I carried her in my arms toward our room.
Mmm...1 dont know.
This saving up energy thing during the day I'd seen it before.
But I figured that wasnt the case this time.
We had done it just last night.
-And yet, again that night, I was deliciously violated.
seek "Mmm..." [moaned as pleasure dragged me from deep sleep, caught between drowsiness and the sensations that made my body thrum.
Something was tormenting my cock, stroking up and down, making it hard, ready for action.
The bed shifted beneath me, and my hand instinctively reached to my side, searching for my mateshe wasnt there.
But then, a weight settled on my hips, and suddenly, my shaft was sliding into a soft, clenching heatwet, tight, massaging my entire length in just the way that drove me mad.
"vale..." I groaned, reaching out to grip her hips, her shadowed figure moving so sensually on top of me.
---- Her small hands pressed against my chest, and her swollen belly constantly brushed against my abdomen.
She moaned as she rode me, the bliss of being inside her setting my senses on fire.
My wolf rumbled with excitement, but I clenched my teeth, restraining my beastalways afraid of hurting her.
"Ssss, mmm, my lycan...
so good...
touch my breasts, touch me more...
Aahbh, Aldric..." she moaned lustfully, demanding as her hips rocked forward and back, plunging my length in and out of the honey of her pussy, ready to explode.
I brought my hands to her breasts, caressing them carefully, not squeezing too hard Between my fingers, milk trickledthe milk meant for my pup.
Thad tasted it more than once before.
Abh, fuck, baby..." I couldnt stop myself from thrusting up, gripping her hips to take control.
Her eyes were closed in ecstasy, her delicious lips parted, gasping for air, that expression of pure pleasure telling me she was about to reach her peak.
Iwas right at the edge of release, and when her pussy tightened, milking my cock like only she knew how, I came, roaring bestially, my wolfs canines bared.
I thrust up deep two or three more times, emptying my balls inside her, filling her, pleasing her.
I wiped the sweat from her furrowed brow, holding her against my chest, fumbling to adjust the pillows behind her back.
"Ttold you we shouldnt have overdone it...
Goddess, I dont know why 1 always give in to you, we shouldve" I was spiraling into panic when she let out a hoarse laugh against my chest.
"You think this is funny? Your recklessness?" I shook my head, settling her in place.
"Dont even try to hide it.
I know you're in pain."