He pulls his hand between our bodies. Grabbing my panties, he yanks it with a quick tug that rips one side as he pulls them over, lifting me slightly so that he can penetrate my very depths. My muscles accept his impressive girth as they widen and adjust to his invasion. We both sigh in pleasure when he’s finally seated deep within me. Our bodies melding together feels so right—so perfect.
All thought leaves me as he starts to help me lift on my knees and then plunge down, taking him fully again, up slowly and then plunge. Our rhythm has me squirming in pleasure, driving my body higher and higher to a brink of ecstasy. The closer I get to the precipice, the faster our movements become. Then Dag is lowering his head, taking my lips in an intense kiss that promises me everything I have never had.
With everything that has happened in my life, I’ve never been one to want a romantic relationship, but now all I want is Dag. My body starts to vibrate, my muscles tensing in passion. Just as everything around me starts to spin I hear Dag grunt deep in his throat before his body also tenses and he is roaring his release inside of me. We are both breathing ruggedly. I lay my head on Dag’s shoulder as we catch our breath. The beat of his heart is a drumming sound that spreads through my body in a tranquil manner that has every muscle in my body relaxing to its rhythm.
“Trust me, baby, I will never hurt you,” he whispers.
“I believe you,” I reply as I sit back to look deep into his eyes. He looks at me for a few minutes, as if trying to see if I’m being honest. After a minute, he nods and then leans forward and kisses me gently.
“Come on, you need to sleep,” Dag says as he places his hand under my ass to lift me off him and onto the bed. “Lie down. I will be right back.” Dag stands, making his way into the bathroom. His muscular legs and buttocks look perfect as I ogle him walking.
I hear the water running. Then a minute later he is walking back with a wet towel in his hand. When he starts to wipe me clean, I feel my cheeks redden in embarrassment. I have never had anyone do something like that for me before.
“Umm, I can do that.”
Dag pulls my hand away from the towel and continues to clean me. When he is done, he throws it on the floor and then leans forward to the side table. Opening the drawer, he pulls out a small black velvet bag.
“This is for you.”
I glance at the bag in his hand, placing my hand over it as I study his intense expression. What could be in the pouch? I don’t like presents. The only time I got anything before was when Sean was pleased with the capture of a woman—a woman that I helped capture.
“I don’t want to be paid for what I just did.”
Dag straightens, his hand that’s holding the chain tightens around mine, the item digging into my hand.
“I would never pay you for sex. What we just did was special. This is my way of showing you that you are mine, that you are the woman meant for me.” With that, he opens his hand, turning mine until it is under his and then letting go, so that the black velvet bag is in my hand.
I can see that my statement has angered him. A nerve is ticking on his neck professing to his anger. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you,” I say, still not sure if I like the idea of a present, but so I don’t make matters worse, I open the string holding the bag closed, turning it upside down until the solid gold chain falls into my hand. I gasp at the beautiful intricate patter of the chain and the Jade stone, so similar to his bigger one, and it’s beautiful.
Is this really for me? “I can’t accept this; it must be really expensive.” He places his finger under my chin to lift my face to his.
“When we are born, two stones are forged. One is for us and the other one is for our mates.” He kisses my parted lips gently before continuing, “You, Esmeralda, are my mate; therefore, this stone was forged for you.
I feel tears filling my eyes. I have never received something as beautiful as this.
“Thank you, I will treasure it!” I say as I hold it against my heart.
Dag winks as he opens my hand, taking the chain out of it. Then he is pulling my hair to the side of my neck as he places the chain around my neck and fastens the clasp. “I give you a part of my essence to protect and enhance your energy. By wearing this Jade you will always have a piece of me with you. You are now part of my blood, my soul, my very essence. I ask that you wear this always to remind you of our bond and the love that I hold for you.” The stone lies nestled between my breasts, against my heart, so that each day that passes, I can feel it beating more and more for this man that is now sitting before me with a smile on his handsome face.
“I will never take it off,” I promise. Leaning forward, I kiss Dag’s lips. “Thank you, Dag,” I whisper as he takes his place next to me on the pillow, pulling me onto his chest. His arm wraps around my body, holding me close.
I don’t know how long we lay like that in silence. Dag’s breathing changes as he falls asleep, his muscles relaxing, and his heartbeat slowing. I listen to all the noises outside and smile as I hear an owl hooting, and somewhere in the club I hear the moans of a couple enjoying each other like Dag and I just did. I smile as I turn my attention to the outside again, hearing the men patrolling the property.
I don’t know how late it is, but everything starts to quiet down and even the men on patrol quiet for the evening. I close my eyes, smiling. For the first time in my life, I’m at peace. I feel at home. I’m lulling to sleep when suddenly I tense.
What was that?