Page 44 of His Blazing Witch (The Silver City #3)

"Are you sure that thing won't hurt you? Or be dangerous?" Liam whispers.

I nod and put the dishes in the sink. He and I offered to do the dishes for Nora, but I know he was just looking for an opportunity for us to be alone and far enough from everyone else's ears. I wish we could mind-link already... Dinner was nice, but it is a bit strange to sit with werewolves. I could tell there was a lot more going on than what was said out loud. Selena and her husband in particular stayed quiet for a long time, but I'm sure they had to be arguing about something, because she seemed a bit mad and glared at him all of a sudden. Nora and her husband too suddenly switched who was carrying Will as if they had decided it together, without a word. I don't mind as it is part of their ways, but I'm a bit jealous. I wish I could do the same with Liam. Who knows what kind of things we could have said to each other if we had our own private little channel. For now, I can only mind-link Nora and Selena, but I still feel too shy to do so. Despite our bond, I'm not quite... familiar with using my wolf instead of my own voice yet.

"Don't worry," I say, showing the mark on my hand. "I'm pretty sure I know what this is. It will probably stay as it is until I do something to activate it. It's like magic circles which need a witch's blood."

"You think it needs blood?" he asks, his concerned eyes still on my marking.

It's taken over most of my hand and even a bit of my wrist now, but it stopped. It looks like a brown tattoo with a lot of complicated symbols, as if I had dipped my hand into something and taken it out before it dried. Nothing is changing anymore, so I suppose whatever was to be transferred from Sylviana's tree to me, it’s done now. I'm curious to discover what she wants me to see… I wonder why I didn't get it earlier. Was it waiting for the protection to disappear? Or for me to become a full witch? Or awaken my werewolf part? Too many things have changed since I first saw the tree, now that I think about it, so I wouldn't be able to tell...

"Mara?" Liam calls me.

"Oh, sorry, I got lost in my thoughts... No, don't worry, probably no blood needed as it's already on my body. I guess I'll find out later. I'm pretty sure it just needs me to be unconscious or sleeping."

He stays quiet for a little while, then turns to me. What's that expression of his? He looks a bit flustered, and approaches me with a flirtatious smile.

"Does that mean you... want to go straight to sleep when we get... back?"

I want to bite my thumb, but I'll settle for my lower lip. Gosh... Liam Black is afraid I'll ditch him for some witchcraft? Or is he just trying to be playful now? Hm... this is too tempting, isn't it? I sigh.

"Well, you know, it's important to find out what this spell is about, so–"

"Mara!"

His offended expression, oh Moon Goddess, he's too cute! I can't take it anymore and laugh. He frowns.

"You're having fun, aren't you?"

"Terribly," I admit.

He seems a bit offended by my childishness, and I put my arms around him, a bit amused. However, we are alone in the kitchen, and seeing Liam act all possessive over me... it's just too sexy. I can't resist it. I put a quick kiss on his lips, but he's pouting and doesn't respond, just staring at me with an accusatory look. Damn, I think pouting Liam might be cuter than smiling Liam. What do I do now? I tilt my head, unable to hide that smile...

"Don't worry," I chuckle, "I probably don't need to go to bed right away..."

"Good," he retorts, still a bit sulky, "because I'm not letting you. I don't care about all that witchy stuff anymore, I just want you all to myself for a little while."

"I agree," I smile.

He nods, finally satisfied, and this time, comes to put a deeper kiss on my lips. I totally give in, of course. This has become so natural between us, yet I still always feel a bit shy... I wrap my arms around his neck, all possessive. I love those kisses, Moon Goddess. I feel like we've always been together, this is just so natural between us. I'm happy. My wolf is freaking delighted and totally enjoying this too.... Our lips get more playful and more demanding too. I love this. I hear him chuckle as we keep going like teenagers caught in a fiery love.

"You two..."

We freeze, and turn our heads to find Selena standing there with a raised eyebrow and two empty bottles. She sighs.

"If you were looking for some private time, you could have just said you wanted to leave instead of making out in the kitchen..."

Liam and I exchange a look, both embarrassed.

"Sorry..." I mutter.

Despite his red ears, Liam grabs my hand and guides me outside, the two of us basically with our tail between our legs as we walk by Selena's amused eyes...

I'm a bit ashamed, but I can't help but laugh when we get out of there, and Liam puts a kiss on my temple.

"Shall we leave?" he suggests.

"Did you want dessert?"

"Not really."

"Alright, let's go, then," I nod.

We quickly make our way back to the garden to say our goodbyes. I think no one is blind but Nora wishes us good night, with Ben and Kelsi announcing they will be going back to the apartment. To my surprise, Damian Black tells us to be careful on our way back which seems a bit... fatherly for him to say. I'm tempted to think this is his way to say welcome to the family...?

The four of us leave the house, Ben and Kelsi hand in hand, while Liam has his arm around my shoulders.

"Alright, I guess we will see you guys tomorrow?" asks Ben with a wink.

"First thing in the morning," I chuckle, not so embarrassed. "Liam has nothing to eat at his place. Expect us for breakfast."

"I'll make pancakes!" promises Kelsi with a huge smile.

I'm glad to see her so happy too. I was worried she wouldn't find her place in a world full of werewolves and witchcraft, but she's amazing at blending in and it's like she and Ben have found their perfect match. They could barely keep their hands off each other tonight, he's crazy about her, obviously. I smile and nod.

"Good night, you two."

They walk to the car and leave the driveway first while Liam and I put on our helmets and jackets.

"Hm... Should I drive since you drank alcohol?" I ask.

"No, Mara. Werewolves aren't as sensitive to alcohol, I'm as good as sober. But nice try, babe."

Damn it.

We get on his bike, and once again, I forget about not being the one driving it as I get to watch the amazing scenery. After dusk, we now have Silver City by night. I hug Liam tight and just enjoy this, visor open, a huge smile on my face. I love this city. It's a strange feeling. I think Silver City is beautiful and amazing, yet a part of me wants... more. Would Liam understand if I told him so? I'm probably the only living being here that should stay here and be sort of irreplaceable, yet a little part of me is dying to see more, get out of here. Still, it'd be difficult. There's only one of me, and because of my relationship to Silver City, to Sylviana, to Nora and Selena, I can't really leave... although my heart isn't sure about staying either.

I keep staring at the tall buildings, the neon lights, and the glowing halo of the moon overseeing all this. There aren't many cars, Liam easily weaves between them, driving his bike at a good speed. It's a strangely peaceful evening after everything that happened these last few days. Just a little, quiet break before a storm...

We finally arrive in the parking lot.

Strangely, I'm a bit sad to get off this bike. We could ride for hours and I wouldn't get tired of it. I really need to look into getting a license. How expensive would a bike be? Should I ask Amy for a loan or something?

I take off my helmet and shake my hair while Liam puts the security on.

"You okay?" he asks.

"Great."

He smiles, and we walk inside the building, our fingers intertwined, the other hand carrying each of our helmets.

We start kissing as soon as the elevator door closes. It's as if with just his lips, Liam could take away all my worries and all the fatigue. It's so soft and gentle, yet sexy and enticing. I feel my temperature on the rise, and the she-wolf in me awakens to her mate's calling. This is just perfect and amazing. He gently caresses my cheek as we keep kissing, until we hear a ding.

I start to get out when an old lady steps in. Oh, not our floor yet... Liam and I exchange a look, a bit embarrassed.

"Good evening, young people!" says the granny.

"Evening..." we mumble, a bit embarrassed.

I want to ask if she's sure she's going up, but she hits the gym button with her cane. Oh, okay...

Liam and I retreat to the back of the elevator, and he keeps sending me glances. I know he's impatient and a bit annoyed. I smile. Just a few seconds... Our fingers are linked, and our hands couldn't be tighter. Our hips are even touching from standing so close. The floors pass so slowly on the little screen, and I can feel Liam fidgeting a bit. Oh, Moon Goddess... I am getting a bit hot too but there's an old lady with us! This is just too funny.

Finally, the door opens, and Liam and I step outside with a polite word to the granny. She smiles and waves at us.

As soon as the elevator door closes, I laugh, but Liam wraps his arms around me.

"Moon Goddess," he sighs. "I thought it was never going to arrive..."

He comes in closer to kiss me, but I back away.

"We're not inside yet!" I chuckle. "Open the damn door already, you hungry wolf!"

He growls and rolls his eyes in frustration, but almost runs to his door to obey. I swear I've never seen him unlock a door so fast. A second later, I'm pulled inside, our helmets fall on the wooden floor and I'm pushed against a wall, Liam's hands on me.

"Now, you're so not going away," he whispers.

"Who said I had any p–"

His lips are stuck on mine before I can finish that.

Oh, Moon Goddess... This is wild. Liam is hungry, and our kiss immediately becomes very wild, our lips frantically searching for each other, so eager it's almost indecent. His hands are on me, caressing my skin, sneaking under my clothes, and the temperature goes up fast. I'm hot, I'm really hot. I can barely catch a breath, but damn, that desire... I want him too. My wolf is crazy, I'm going crazy. I want him, I absolutely want all of him.

We just kiss, kiss, and kiss, over and over, regardless of any need for air. I just need his lips. I just want his taste, his tongue against mine, our lips colliding and melting. This is no tame kiss, but one full of passion, fueled by desire.

Our jackets come off in the blink of an eye, and we almost stumble over the leather as we slowly move toward his bedroom, trying to move together yet not interrupt our kiss. He pushes me against a wall, kisses me wildly and I do the same a few steps further, until one of us decides to move again and we progress inside the apartment. I want him, I want him bad. Is that bad? It has to be, but I don't care. I grab his hair, his skin, any inch of him I can put my hands on.

Finally, we get to the bed, and I fall back on the mattress, Liam over me. This time, we take a breath, as if falling horizontally had woken us up. We gasp for air, our chests moving up and down, our bodies so close and our clothes a total mess. He chuckles.

"...What happened to going slow?" he pants.

"Shut up."

I grab his collar, and pull him on the bed with me before rolling over to get on top. He smiles and I unbutton my overalls to take my top off, exposing my bra, totally shameless. It's strange that I don't feel an ounce of embarrassment, but I'm way beyond that. Liam takes off his shirt to expose his oh-so-well-sculpted torso, and my desire flares up again. Oh, the abs. I almost forgot his abs...

"Enjoying the view?" he smiles.

"I could ask the same to you."

He nods, his eyes going down on my breasts without any shame. Then, his expression changes a bit, into something more... sexy. His hands caress my waist, and sneakily go up behind my back, as he looks for a way to undo my bra. I smile and go down to kiss him, letting him take it off. He actually struggles for a few seconds but I don't really care, and just kiss him some more in the meantime. Then, it finally comes off and to my surprise, Liam immediately leaves my lips to kiss me... there.

I gasp. Moon Goddess, it's good... I breathe a bit louder, but Liam's tongue there and his hand on the other side are... doing things to me. I feel my temperature increase again, and my voice comes out unexpectedly. Fuck, I didn't think I'd like something like this so much... He keeps going and I grab his hair tighter, a bit more excited. He's so passionate, I feel chills going from my breasts to all my extremities... and I like it. I try to control myself, and wriggle around to get the bottom of my overalls off. They slide off the bed easily, and I'm now in my panties over him. Liam's hand suddenly changes targets, going south. Oh, shit... With both his hands on me and his mouth sucking too, I'm going nuts. Shit, I really, really like him touching me. Every inch of my body is on fire, but... the parts he touches are seriously making me crazy.

"Liam, Liam, wait..." I groan.

"You okay?"

"No, not okay, you're driving me crazy..."

He chuckles, but I use that tiny window to jump on his pants, and help him get out of them. He helps me and much to my pleasure, he's rather... ready once we free him. I smile uncontrollably, and Liam grimaces.

"Sorry, I don't think I can wait... much."

"I'm not asking you to," I retort.

He sighs and adjusts our position a little so we're really in the middle of his bed and both sitting, me still straddling him. I take a deep breath, and remove my last piece of clothing, while Liam showers my neck with kisses. He's so... eager and gentle at the same time. I'm a bit hot, but Moon Goddess, it's a good type of heat. He caresses my hips, my waist, my back, my breasts without stopping. Once I'm totally naked, I turn my head back to him, and we resume our deep kisses. I caress his back, his nape, and, much to my pleasure, I go a bit down to touch his butt. He clicks his tongue.

"...Where are you touching?" he chuckles.

"Just curious."

"Hm..."

While he's still staring at me with suspicious eyes, I slowly move my hand to caress his front. His smile disappears, and instead, he looks a bit flustered for a second. I'm not really sure what I'm doing, but I guess the mechanics are rather... simple. I slowly carry my fingers over his tumescent end, up and down, and Liam starts breathing a bit louder. His eyes turn a slightly darker shade, and he keeps staring at me. He's really reacting... and it excites me. I can feel my wolf, just as excited and eager as I am, but this is a new thing. I want to explore... Yet, as I keep going, Liam's fingers venture between my legs again. I gasp, but suddenly, I'm done with the foreplay. I bring my body closer to his, clearly showing what I want. Liam shudders too, and goes onto my neck to kiss some more. I direct him, and he lets me do this.

"Mara, slowly..."

I obey, and slowly slide down onto him.

I thought it was going well at first, but I suddenly freeze because of the pain. Liam caresses me gently, but... oh, fuck. I guess the good news is, this is really my first. Liam patiently waits for me, and I'm so thankful for that. He caresses me, whispers into my ear, kisses my neck and my lips for a very, very long time until I can get used to this. It's not better, but it gets... bearable. I'm a bit mad at myself for being so bold, but... I still want this. I start moving over him, careful about my own body. I can feel he's barely containing himself, but he does. I kiss him, to focus on something else and we both move slowly, carefully. Despite the pain, I'm strangely content. Just to feel him moving inside me, to feel his warmth inside, I try to focus on the good sensation, and occult the bad ones. I don't know if some of my magic does something, but it does become easier after a little while. I breathe a bit better and accelerate a bit. Liam looks like he's at his limit too. We move, not so fast, but finding our own pace, with many, many kisses along the way. It does get better, I get better, and we keep going, me a bit proud of myself for enduring, and Liam looking at his wits end. He accelerates as soon as he feels he can, and I move along with him, happy to let him lead. He suddenly groans, and I moan along with him, feeling him harden and freeze inside. I let him finish, my whole body trembling along for some reason.

I'm out of breath, and grimace when he slowly pulls out. Liam lets out a long sigh but right after that, our kissing resumes, and we both lie on the bed, still in each other's arms, our bodies entangled. Liam chuckles.

"...We'll get better," he smiles.

"Hm..."

I do hope so, because I want to do more of this with him...

"Mara, turn around."

I obey without thinking too much. I feel him cuddle me from behind and kiss my nape when he suddenly bites me The sharp pain goes through my whole body, so violent, I freeze, but it only lasts a couple of seconds.

"Moon Goddess, that hurts!" I grimace.

"Sorry, sorry," he whispers. "Don't burn me, I'll heal it... but I know you wanted it too, so..."

"Yes, but... you could have warned me... Didn't have to bite like a savage..." I grumble.

Liam keeps whispering apologies and starts licking my neck, but I'm set on pouting for a bit. It really hurts, and I'm mad at myself for not realizing what he was doing until he actually bit me... Thankfully, the worst of the pain has already subsided considerably. He gently keeps licking my neck for a little while and the pain disappears, but I feel my wolf reacting favorably to it. I like his hot breath on my neck...

“ ...You hear me now? ”