Page 77 of A Raven Realized

“I suppose.” Her display of nonchalance only made him want her more, but it vanished as soon as he drew the other nipple into his mouth.

“I need you inside my body, Simon.”

“Are you sure you don’t want other things first?” He dipped two fingers between her thighs and licked a path between her breasts.

She understood what he was offering, but she shook her head. “Later.”

“Your wish is my command, my beautiful wife.”

He scooped her up and carried her to the bed. He gazed into her eyes as he pressed himself into her with a groan. There was nothing better in the entire world than this. Her body, hot, wet, and squeezing him. She groaned with him as he plunged into her again. Not only was it incredible physically, but it was just… right. Pleasure built within him as he moved. Her body was warm and welcoming and perfect.

As he felt the first whispers of the pleasure that would lead to his climax, there was something else he wanted. He probably should have asked before they’d gotten started, but he was quite certain of what her answer would be.

“Do you want a child, Madelene?”

She drew back, holding her breath. After a moment, a sob burst from her.

“Oh, love.” He stilled. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you. Do you want me to stop?”

She shook her head and wrapped her legs around him. “These are happy tears, mostly. It just hadn’t ever occurred to me that I could actually do that. Are you sure I can?”

“I can’t promise we’ll be blessed with one, but any child of yours would be a gift to this world.”

“But what if I’m not a good mother?”

“You are kind, patient, smart, and wonderful. You will be an incredible mother.”

After a moment, she nodded. She raised her head to press her lips against his. “Yes. Yes, Simon, I do want a child. I want your child.”

“Mmmm.” Pride and determination filled him as he resumed his rhythm, each thrust pushing their pleasure higher. With his slow movements, he stretched out her pleasure as much as he could, and with each plunge her voice heightened with need, driving his own to the very edge. Her fingertips dug into his shoulders as he struggled to hold on. Finally, she called out her release.

“Yes!” She threw her head back and her body squeezed him, sending him into the abyss with her. With an agonized groan, Simon pushed deep, spilling his seed within her. Euphoria filled her eyes as she gazed up at him. He kissed her softly and collapsed beside her.

“Does that mean we’re really going to have a child?” She looked up at him, still not quite sure.

“Well, it may require more than once.” He smiled down at her. “But I’ll happily keep trying for as many times as it takes. I just need a few minutes to recover first.”

She laughed softly, her breath feathering over his chest. “I look forward to each and every one.”

He kissed her forehead. “I love you. Do you know that?”

She smiled at him before gracing him with his favorite word.

“Yes.”