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The touch of his hands on the sensitive skin at the back of my calf was almost unbearable in its tenderness.
I realized with no small shame that I couldn’t remember the last time a man had looked at me like that. A sad thought, when considering I had arrived on this mountain in what I thought was a committed relationship.
In Crane’s eyes there were no games, no second guesses, just pure unadulterated want. He leaned closer; the anticipation of a kiss hung between us like the fruit of the world’s first sin. Impossible to resist.
Idk. Small town folks are weird. And horny, apparently. 32 Kira: What in the Stardew Valley?
“Ese pinche cabrón te dejó perdida y ¿para qué? ¿Para qué todavía quieras quedarte con él? No mames, con tus pendejadas.”
“Alanis had the right idea on how to act in a damn breakup. If there was ever a time to throw caution to the wind and make messy breakup decisions, it’s now. Lucy, as your friend and as a mother of two who lives vicariously through you, we need this. Fuck the doctor and text the idiot you’re done. Now.”
“Is this some kind of retirement community for deliciously wealthy old ladies and their sugar babies?”
“It was a well in the wilderness, yes.” She paused for a long breath. “I could slap you.” “Mean.” “And you ignored every ancestors’ warning and just tossed a coin down a well?” It wasn’t a question.
“How about we stop following strange men into new places! Could we maybe give that a try?”
Ruling over a populace as a god and feasting on foolish travelers did not prepare you on how to properly soothe a potential mate. Why was dating so difficult?
“Does someone need a reason to want you?” She didn’t answer. Either she didn’t know or this was one of those things humans simply knew without much fuss.
You wished to be cherished. To not be alone anymore.”
But more than that, I don’t want to let you go. I want to touch you, taste and savor all that you are until my name cries from your lips like a prayer. Tell me your desires and I’ll craft a life so beautiful you’ll wake each morning with a smile on your face.”
“Does that mean you could turn into something crazy like a kraken shifter if I asked?”
“Hold still for me.” The demon’s words came out in a guttural snarl, but the way his clawed hands gently stroked my thighs while pinning them to my chest was nothing short of a lover’s 44touch.
Hemlock nipped at my neck. “I want my cock inside you while I taste your blood. Decide for me, Lucy.”
You know, I always thought if I ever got a chance like this, I’d balk at the massive cocks monster romances were known for. But they do say greed is a bottomless pit. May as well see if I was too.
“There’s three of you, aren’t there? Why choose?” “I’ll try to be gentle.” “Literally nobody told you to do that.”
A tortured laugh rumbled through him. “Priestess, where the fuck have you been?”
“Greedy thing. My little Priestess is getting fucked in every way possible, yet she still craves more?”
My head lolled against the kraken’s shoulder. “If you’re expecting another round, I’m gonna need a minute. Or a day. And a shower.”
“Trust me, Priestess, we’ll have plenty of time for that later. For now, let me hold you. I’m not ready to let you up yet.” “Don’t have to tell me twice,” I said, snuggling against them.
“Bitch, are you dead?” Kira screamed.
“All I ask in return is that you stay. Save me from the loneliness of eons and share your warmth with me.”
Hemlock barked out a laugh, and it might have been the purest emotion I’d seen yet. When it faded, my chest squeezed at the loss, and I made a vow there and then to do whatever was needed to bring it back. Anything to keep him happy and smiling. I was his Priestess after all.
