Resisting the Moon (Royal Shifters #2)(30)
Taking my hand, Sebastian lifted it to his lips and kissed it. “I know you don’t want to leave the ranch, but now that we’re together, I can take you anywhere you want to go, give you anything you want. If you want your own ranch with your own horses, I can give you that. Just say the word.”
“You’d do that for me?” I asked.
We’d just arrived back at the cabin. He shut the car off and faced me. “I’d do anything for you, love. All you have to do is ask.”
“And I will,” I said, getting out of the car. I looked up at the sky and could feel the moon drawing near. The power of it was stronger than it had ever been, pulling me toward Sebastian like a moth to a flame. At that very moment, the decision was made. I wanted to complete the bond, to be a royal.
Sebastian froze in his tracks and turned to me, his heated gaze fixed on mine. “You sure that’s what you want?”
Wrapping my arms around his neck, I squeezed him tight. “With all my heart. Are you sure it’s what you want?”
He chuckled. “You have no idea.”
Once inside, he gave me my space so I could mentally prepare for the night to come. I sat by the window and attempted to read, but even my favorite pastime could do nothing to quell my nervousness.
The sky grew dark and the clouds gave way to the moon. It was the perfect night and almost time. Bonding with someone wasn’t meant to be taken lightly. Thinking back to my time with Finn, I had been naive to even consider mating with him when I knew he wasn’t my true mate. We would’ve been miserable.
Sebastian retreated outside while I went to the bedroom to take a shower. Before getting in the steamy, hot shower, my phone buzzed with an incoming text.
Bailey: Good luck tonight!
Me: What are you talking about?
Bailey: I just got off the phone with Sebastian. He sounds like a different man. Looks like there’s a lot you need to tell me when you get back.
Me: What did he say?
Bailey: Only that I better not call back tonight. Have fun and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Love you! Be safe out there!
Chuckling, I sat my phone on the counter and hopped in the shower. Everyone back home had probably bet on the likelihood of me and Sebastian mating before we returned—if we returned. I had to believe we would.
The water felt amazing as it cascaded down my skin. I heard footsteps in the bedroom and half expected Sebastian to join me in the shower for a little foreplay before we sealed the deal. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. The bathroom door opened slightly and I felt the cool breeze of the night air sift inside. I could smell the trees and the incoming snow that would arrive by morning.
“Sebastian?” There was no answer. What was he doing? I finished rinsing out my hair and turned off the water, grabbing the towel I had draped over the rack. The lights were off in the bedroom. “Sebastian?”
Wrapping the towel around my waist, I slowly tiptoed to the door, heart racing. Why wasn’t he answering me? I turned off the bathroom light and peeked through the slit in the door. Sebastian wasn’t there, but the whole room was lit up with candles. The window was wide open, letting the moon shine its magic inside. It looked even more magical with the silky curtains blowing in the breeze.
Light footsteps sounded on the wooden stairs and I froze. When Sebastian walked through the door wearing only a pair of pants and carrying another candle, I breathed a sigh of relief.
“I’m not an intruder, you can come out,” he said, setting the candle on the dresser. He stalked over to me and I trembled when he pulled me into his arms.
“You didn’t answer me when I called your name. I was worried.”
He brushed a hand down the side of my face, his blue gaze turning dark with need. “Anyone coming near this house would regret it if they tried. In fact, anyone who tries to stop us will meet a very slow and painful death.”
“When you say it like that, it kind of turns me on.” I chuckled.
His attention turned to the window and his eyes glowed. “It’s time, love.” Gripping the edge of my towel, he slowly pulled it away, letting it fall to the floor. A deep growl rumbled in his chest when his gaze raked over my body. “Are you ready for this?”
“More than ready.” I stepped toward the bed and sat down, sliding across the silky sheets. Sebastian stood at the edge of the bed and unbuttoned his pants, letting them slide down to the floor. His thick length hung heavy between his legs and I had the overwhelming urge to taste him. My whole body trembled with need.
Keeping his gaze on mine, he crawled onto the bed and kissed his way up my body. Spreading my legs apart, he flicked his tongue over my clit, making me jerk. His warm breath blew across it as he spoke, making the yearning worse. “I feel like I’ve waited an eternity for this,” he breathed.
I grabbed a handful of his hair and squeezed as he plunged his tongue deep inside. “Sebastian,” I called out, close to losing control. But he stopped and smirked at me before licking a trail up to my breasts. “You are so evil. Luckily, two can play at this game.”
I reached between his legs and wrapped my hand around his arousal, stroking his length. He sucked in a breath and pushed himself up and down inside my hand. The tip of his cock grew wet and I wiped the moisture away with my thumb. Licking my lips, I brought it to my mouth and closed my eyes, moaning as I tasted him.