A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson

Author:J.L. Tomlinson [Tomlinson, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Daed’s hands drift lower, fingers grazing the curve of my hips as we continue to sway. My breath catches in my throat, and every nerve in my body lights up in response to his touch. His fingers press gently, exploring the line of my waist, teasing the edge of my dress as though testing how much further he can go.

I can feel my pulse quickening, heat building beneath my skin, and I tilt my head back slightly, the cool night air kissing the exposed flesh of my neck. His lips brush my temple, soft as a whisper, sending a shiver racing down my spine. My body reacts without my consent, leaning into him, drawn to the fire between us that grows with each passing second.

The sounds of Orios and Solena laughing fade, but their presence lingers in the distant, haunting moans that rise from the garden. I try not to listen, try not to imagine what they’re doing beneath the moon, but the berries, the moonlight, and Daed’s wandering hands make it impossible to think of anything else.

His breath is warm against my ear, his lips hovering so close I can feel their ghosting touch.

“Amara,” he murmurs, his voice dark and thick with intent.

His hand drifts further, fingers sliding down the curve of my back, brushing the sensitive skin just beneath my ribs, his grip firm but still testing, still exploring. I close my eyes, a soft gasp escaping my lips as he pulls me tighter against him, the line of his body pressed flush against mine. His other hand—still holding mine—relaxes, letting our fingers slip free, only to trail along my arm, lingering at my wrist before skimming up to my shoulder.

My skin hums where he touches, the warmth of his hand spreading like wildfire. Every inch of me feels alive, attuned to his every movement, and though my mind tells me to pull away, my body betrays me, leaning closer, wanting more. His hand finds the bare skin of my shoulder, brushing against the hollow of my collarbone before sliding down to the curve of my chest. My breath stutters, caught in my throat as he cups me through the fabric, his thumb grazing the peak of my breast in a slow, deliberate motion.

I know I should say something, stop him before it goes too far, but the sensation is too much, too intoxicating. I bite down on my lip, my heart racing as a wave of desire crashes over me, the heat in my body reaching a fever pitch. His hands—strong, sure, possessive—are everywhere, and I find myself arching into his touch, a soft moan escaping my lips before I can stop it.

His lips brush my ear, and the sound of his voice sends a tremor through me. "Do you want me to stop?" he asks, his breath hot against my skin.

I can’t think. I can’t answer.

In the distance, I hear Solena’s soft cries, followed by Orios’ low, guttural moans, and my mind spins in a haze of moonlight and lust.

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