Gripping her hips harder, I work her body over mine, pumping my cock up into her with fast strokes.

Her breasts bounce with the motions. Water sloshes up the sides of the tub, spilling over onto the floor. My grunts reverberate off the walls.

When I circle her swollen bud with my middle finger, her walls contract and spasm around my shaft. Her entire body tenses. As her nails dig into the skin of my neck, her shout of ecstasy resonates through our bedchambers.

My balls draw up tight to my body and tingles race down my spine. Reaching between us, Zella caresses my sac.

It’s an innocent thing to do. Exploratory. She doesn’t realize that one little touch is going to make me explode.

This time when I come, there’s no mate-bond fireworks—just blinding pleasure.

My seed shoots into her tight channel. I bury myself deep, hoping the strong jets will make it to her womb.

I want a family. I want to see her stomach round and swollen with our baby.

Minutes pass, and I keep my softening cock inside Zella while we catch our breath. I want to stay connected for as long as possible.

I resume cleaning her body, massaging her muscles along the way.

Turning her head, she fuses her lips to mine in a passionate kiss. It’s hungry. Needy. By the time we part, my erection has returned.

“Thank you,” she whispers against my lips.

I chuckle. “I think that’s my line.”

Her teeth nip my jaw. “I mean, thank you for coming to get me.”

As if I’d had a choice. “I’ll always go to you. Wherever you are, whatever the risk.”

She smiles, and there’s barely any hint of sadness. “As long as I have you, nothing else matters.”

“As long as we have each other,” I agree.

CHAPTER 11

Zella

Days have gone by since we arrived in Delaveria, and we haven’t left Keryth’s room yet. Well, our room. I’ll have to get used to calling this place home, which won’t be hard to do.

The stars in the Night Realm sky are beautiful. I often find myself going to the window, just to gaze at the bright orbs and the three moons.

So far, the staff I’ve met have been wonderful.

After the first secluded day, Keryth’s second in command came by just to make sure he was uninjured. A palace designer discussed my ideas with me over lunch. When a council member came to visit, Keryth sent the man on a mission to find the wizard who enchanted the locks to the room.

An older brown-haired woman named Hyla brings our meals to us. She also delivers fresh towels and soaps for bathing, changes our sheets, and styles my hair for me. She’s been serving the royal family for three generations.

Although Hyla’s a valued employee, Keryth seems eager to shoo her out.