The Horse Master of Shanhasson (Blood and Shadows) by Burkhart Joely Sue

Author:Burkhart, Joely Sue [Burkhart, Joely Sue]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Joely Sue Burkhart
Published: 2011-12-21T05:00:00+00:00

For a moment, Jake feared he slipped his skin entirely. Slowly, though, he realized he was still a man, still buried inside his woman. He crushed her beneath him, but she made no protest until he eased off her to stretch out beside her.

Ah, the cool marble floor was a blessed relief against his steaming skin.

She rolled toward him, but he stopped her with a hand on her chest. He pushed her flat on her back and sat up, determined to examine her for injuries.

Blood trickled from the bite mark on her throat. Her fragile skin already showed bruising, and the imprint of his teeth looked vicious and raw. He leaned down and licked the mark gently, cleaning away the blood.

Fingers scrambling on the tile, she moaned, little aftershocks of pleasure shaking her body against his.

“I should regret such violence done to your precious flesh, but I must admit I love seeing my mark in your skin.”

“You touch it, and fire roars through me all over again.” She touched the bite she’d left in his neck, and his eyes rolled back in his head. She laughed softly. “I guess that answers my question. You feel it too.”

She lifted her head as though to lick her brand in his flesh, but he kept her pinned to the floor. “Later, you can torment me to your heart's desire, but first, I need to make sure I haven't injured you.”

“I'm fine.”

He frowned, noting the darkening red skin on her knees and hips. “Forgive me, za'hira. The hard marble floor was a most inappropriate way to take you as my mate.” He sighed, his heart heavy. “For years, I dreamed of loving you. I knew you'd been hurt badly, so I was determined to lie on my back and let you have your way with me, at least the first time. I wanted to let you accept me at your own speed. Instead, I claimed you like a dragon in rut. After the Shadow you already bore—”

“I loved it.” She interrupted, cupping his face in her hands. Her eyes blazed, swirling and sparkling with his fire. Every strand of her hair glowed as if lit with soft golden candlelight. “How could I fear the Shadow with your fire blazing in my heart? I love you.”

He pressed his forehead to hers, regret thickening his voice. His heart hurt so badly he couldn't breathe. “My love, my heart, I beg your forgiveness if I hurt you or frightened you in any way. You trusted me, and I took you as dra'gwar. Somma, I could have killed you. I could kill you next time.”

She lifted his head and gently nibbled on his bottom lip. Her teeth scraped his skin, a spark to ignite him all over again. “You gave me trust where I had only fear. You gave me love where I had only pain. You gifted me with your blood, fire, and body, when I knew only suffering and taking and shame. I was broken, Jake. A broken rose, maimed and ruined and afraid, so terribly afraid.

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