The Broken Queen of Shanhasson by Joely Sue Burkhart

Author:Joely Sue Burkhart [Burkhart, Joely Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Joely Sue Burkhart

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Writhing flames surged inside him, engulfing his heart and mind and soul. He opened his mouth and sealed his lips over hers, burying his hands in her hair to hold her close.

Fire raged, pouring from his mouth into hers, bursting from his pores. His skin roasted, his flesh baked, fiery agony ripping through him. He smelled roasting spices, smoke, and melting rose petals.

He feared for her, but he couldn’t stop. He couldn’t contain the flames any longer. All he could do was hold her, burn with her, and pray to the Lady, Somma, Blessed Moon above, that She would keep Her Daughter safe.

Her tongue slid into his mouth, flooding him with crystal cool water to soothe the inferno within. Mercurial silver, the blessed water mixed with his fire, not dousing it entirely, but taking away the punishing agony.

She was healed, and more, she survived his fire, easily and gladly if her hungry mouth was any indication.

Fiercest joy swelled in his heart. He sat up, cradling her in his lap. Breaking the kiss, he surveyed her condition. She was just as sweaty as him, now, her hair dark and tangled, her cheeks rosy, her eyes hot with fever. Her eyes had been beautiful before, but now thousands of sparks blazed in the deep blue depths, blazing like a midnight sky full of stars.

“How—”

He meant to ask her how she felt, but she pushed forward to kiss him again. She wrapped her hands in his hair, squirming in his lap. When he forced her shoulders back, drawing his mouth away, she moaned desperately. Lost in her need and the rush of magic, she had one thought only. She reached for the closure of his trousers.

Seizing her hands, he flipped her around so her back pressed against his chest. He lowered her to the floor beneath him, using the weight of his chest to control her. “Patience, za’hira. A dra’gwar mating has certain rules.”

She panted beneath him, but his control calmed her. “Rules? What kind of rules?”

“Position, for one, at least this first time.” Surrendering to his own secret need, he locked his teeth on her earlobe and tugged firmly. Her body jolted beneath his, but not with fear or pain. “We mate like dragons. Necks winding sinuously, teeth and fire to dominate and conquer. Are you sure you want to attempt such a thing?”

She pushed back against him, seeking and begging. “I want you. “

Pinning both her wrists to the floor above her head with his left hand, he smoothed his other down her flank and around to knead her buttock. “Do you have any fear of me taking you from behind like this? Speak truthfully, za’hira. I’ll find another way if this position disturbs you.”

Breathing hard, she took more of her weight on her knees so she could push harder against him. “Why would this bother me?”

He gave her more of his weight, effectively trapping her beneath him. “I have ultimate control in this position. I can hold you down and take you as hard as your body will tolerate.

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