Page 97 of King of Ashes

“Lord have mercy, I know that look.”

I waggle my brows as I shed my clothes. “Do you mind?”

“Fuck no.”

Good, because I want to devour my husband. I want him to be like putty under my ministrations. I don’t tease or hesitate. I take him into my mouth, sucking and licking.

“Ahh… yes… Keira… fuck… so good… so good.” His fingers thread through my hair.

My taking control in sex is a new thing between us. Ten years ago, I didn’t feel confident to lead. But since we married, or maybe it’s pregnancy hormones, I’ve wanted to explore and experiment, and Phoenix has been more than happy to let me.

I continue to slide him in and out of my mouth, using my hand to help, sometimes sliding it down to fondle his sacks.

“Baby… slow it down… I’m gonna come…” He pushes me away and sits up, pulling me to him. I turn in his arms so my back is to him as I straddle his thighs and sit back. He grips his dick, guiding it to my pussy, and I sink over him, taking him in.

“Fuck,” he says on a groan.

I groan too because it feels so good. And it’s not just the physical. There’s so much more. Love. Devotion. Trust. It’s like my soul is a part of him and his is a part of me.

I start to ride him, letting my body take over.

“Yes, baby.” His hands slide up my stomach to my breasts as he fondles them, pinching my nipples. I feel it straight to mypussy, which clenches tighter as I rock over him. “Just like that. God, I love you…”

“Phoenix,” I say on a harsh breath.

“I’m right here, baby… come… ride my cock and come.” His fingers slide between my thighs and rub my clit. Stars explode and pleasure blasts through me.

“Yes… Phoenix… Yes.”

“Fuck.” He lets out a feral growl as his hips buck up to meet me. We move in this feral dance, our bodies and hearts joined.

My heart still beats wildly even as my orgasm subsides. He lifts me, turns me, and lies with me in the bed. I rest my head on his and a profound sense of peace washes over me.

"What are you thinking about?" Phoenix asks, his hand gently caressing my back.

"How happy I am," I answer truthfully. "How impossible this all seemed a few months ago."

“I’m sorry I?—”

My fingers cover his lips. “No more apologies for the past. We can’t go back. Let’s look forward, Phoenix. There’s so much good to look forward to.”

He looks at me with a mixture of awe and reverence that tells me all I need to know about his love for me. “You’re all I’ve ever wanted, Keira. You, Brigit, this new little being… any other little beings we have…”

“Do you mean more children or pets?”

“Can it be both? I have been thinking Brigit needs a pony.”

I roll my eyes.

He laughs and gives me a quick kiss. “Whatever life brings, as long as you’re with me, it’s going to be perfect. My only goal in life is your happiness.”

“Well, good job because I’m blissfully happy.”

He rolls us both until I’m under him. “Are you ready for more bliss?” He sinks inside me again and immediately, my body responds.

“I’m always ready for more bliss.”

This time, he takes things slow. We savor every little touch. Every little kiss. And as we hit the peak and fly together, I know without a doubt that my life will be filled with more love and happiness than I could have ever imagined possible.