Page 69 of Oaths & Vengeance (Realm of Zadrya #1)

He readjusted to clamp down on another spot as he inserted a fourth finger that he had to thrust forcefully to fit.

In and out, in and out, at a punishing pace, with his rough hand working me so hard that he had me gripping the blanket.

I began making mewling sounds as the combined sensations of pain and pleasure sent me higher and higher to a precipice.

Then, he pushed his fingers as deep as they could go, so it truly hurt, and pressed his thumbnail into my clit, adding a third point of pain.

I was so damn close to exploding. “Darrow, please…”

He unclamped his teeth from my thigh, setting my leg down.

He stared intently at me as he worked my throbbing center with his thumb, masterfully creating so much exquisite agony that I could only make incoherent sounds.

With his other hand, he reached to take one of my breasts.

He squeezed it while simultaneously pinching my nipple so hard I nearly saw stars.

I was so close to an orgasm, but he maintained just enough pain that I couldn’t quite make it over the edge.

“How do you feel now, Aella?” Darrow asked in a deep, raspy voice.

“Like I’m on fire. I’m not sure how much more I can take.”

He switched to my other breast, pinching that nipple hard. “You respond so well to pain. The wild look in your eyes right now is better than anything I could have imagined.” He thumbed my clit with his nail, and I jerked. “How much do you want my cock?”

The thought of it replacing his demanding, rough fingers had me moaning again. “More than anything right now.”

He stopped his motions inside me, concentrating his efforts with his thumb and the hand on my breast. First, his touch in both places would feel gentle and soothing, but he’d follow a few seconds later with biting pain.

Either could have sent me over the edge if he only stayed with one.

He was stroking me so raw that I knew once he finally put his cock inside me, it would repeatedly rub against those tender places.

“Dammit, fuck me already, Dare,” I pleaded.

He chuckled. “I like having you at my mercy, begging me.” He glanced at the clock ticking on the nightstand. “And it’s not midnight quite yet.”

I started to lunge upward, planning to take matters into my own hands, but his powers clamped me down. “Patience, Aella. It won’t be much longer.”

“You’re using magic,” I said, attempting to glare at him as he worked his fingers harder again but stopped touching my clit.

His gray eyes were savage with delight. “Does that bother you?”

“If I said it did, would you stop?” I asked, gasping under the weight of his hold.

The pressure disappeared, along with his hands on my body. He moved to hover over me, leaving mere inches between our faces. “I will always stop if you ask or any time I think you can’t take anymore. Otherwise, I’ll push you to the very edge of your tolerance. Do you understand?”

“Yes.” I nodded, surprised at his change of mood. He’d been so commanding and rough that I hadn’t thought he’d end it so easily. “Thank you.”

“A woman should never need to thank a man for respecting her body and wishes,” Darrow said. He followed that with a kiss that seared me.

Once I was pliant again, he moved his mouth down between my legs to lick and soothe what his rough fingers had done until I was on the verge of coming. He must have sensed the moment I was close because he pulled away quickly.

When he moved over me again, I wrapped my arms around his neck to keep him close.

The corner of his lips quirked. “Are you ready for me to fuck you hard, dear wife?”

“Yes.” I drew up my knees and lifted my hips. “I’ve been ready.”

He gave me a pleased smile. “Good, because this is only the beginning. ”

Darrow surged into me with one swift thrust, and I cried out at the pleasure of him filling me so fully that I was surprised I didn’t rip apart.

He pulled back a few inches and moved slowly against the places he’d made raw.

I dug my heels into his backside, urging him to go deeper again, but he held firm.

“You feel so good, Aella. If you come, you’re going to send me over the edge, and I want to enjoy this for a few minutes longer,” he said in a gruff voice.

I looked into his eyes and saw the strain in his features. “You’re that close?”

“It’s been months.” He gave me a brief, demanding kiss. “And the way you’ve responded to me is far better than I could have imagined. I was at the edge well before I shoved my cock inside you.”

My breath caught in my throat. Somehow, he was just as turned on as me, and that only built my need higher.

We weren’t only having sex right now but also learning about each other because this would be something we’d do many times in our marriage.

I was with a man with whom there would be no end between us for as long as we both lived.

Darrow began moving again, picking up speed and force with each thrust but never quite going all the way inside.

He was building us higher and higher until I was begging him incoherently.

He finally slammed fully into me. My orgasm hit with agonizing bliss as I squeezed him so tightly I worried I’d hurt him.

He was jerking inside my body, sending his hot cum deep into my core.

We both shouted and moaned for long moments until the pleasure finally subsided.

Darrow collapsed beside me, putting a respectful amount of space between us as he gave me a satisfied grin. “Relax and catch your breath while you can. In a few minutes, I’m going to have you on your knees.”

“What?” I asked, lifting my head to look at him. “So soon?”

“Oh, dear Aella, I intend to have you in every way possible before the sun rises. Then, you’ll take us to Alavaar to research the ring,” he said.

I gave him a confused look. “You’re coming back with me?”

“Yes, but only for a day. We suspect there may be books there that could be helpful. The trouble is, druids aren’t very welcoming when it comes to outsiders accessing their libraries.” He idly grabbed a strand of my hair. “I know your sister could assist us with that.”

Priyya had spent most of her adult life in Alavaar, and considering she was forty-one now, she’d had plenty of time to form connections.

Darrow was right that if we wanted to get into the best libraries, we’d need her help.

I was invested now that I’d seen the ring and learned of its tie to Darrow’s curse and would do whatever it took to convince her.

The only trouble would be explaining why I had a group of Veronnians with me.

I’d figure out that obstacle in the morning.

For now, the man raking his fingernails down my stomach had my full attention. I reached down and grabbed his cock in a tight fist, satisfaction filling me when he sucked in a breath and grew harder. The look in his eyes turned absolutely feral.

A moment later, I found myself on my hands and knees with him nudging my thighs apart. A second after that, he plunged all the way inside in a move so forceful my breath left me. Darrow grabbed my hair and yanked my head back.

“Are you ready for more?” he asked in a raspy voice. I’d woken a beast.

“Yes,” I gasped.

He began moving with brutal intensity. Now that he’d gotten the long-delayed release after months of us battling our attraction, he didn’t have to hold back anymore.

While one hand kept hold of my hair, the other gripped my hip tightly.

I couldn’t move, only take him deeply inside me again and again.

Men had always been gentle with me, but Darrow took me at my word when I said to make it rough, and that’s exactly what he did.

To my shock, I reveled in the way he handled me.

It was wild, hot, and lacked any niceties.

He didn’t stop until we were both rubbed raw and panting.

Only then did he let go of my hair, wrap an arm around me, and pull my back against his chest. My savage husband dropped one hand to begin rubbing my clit in a hard and vigorous motion.

It took no time at all before I exploded.

He followed right behind me, not letting me go as he released his hot cum deep inside me for a second time .

Darrow spoke in a gruff voice in my ear. “Was that rough enough for you?”

“Yes,” I said, jumping as he flicked my sensitive clit. Not that I could go far with him holding me tightly. “I didn’t know you could get this dark, but I like it. In fact, it’s perfect.”

He raked his teeth across my shoulder, pumping his semi-hard cock a couple of times. “It’s all my dark elf side inside you now. It’s what I released deep within you twice and will again and again before this night is over. Think you can handle that?”

Darrow pinched my clit hard, and I whimpered. “Yes.”

“Then brace yourself, Aella, because you’re going to get exactly what you asked for.”

I was already sore, but I didn’t protest when he nudged me down until my cheek was pressed into the mattress while my ass stayed angled up against him.

His dick grew harder inside my pussy, and excitement strummed through my body.

I had no idea what my husband would do next, but I had a strong feeling I would enjoy it.