Page 36 of The Orc Chief’s Baker (Orc Mates Of Faeda #4)

Chapter

Twenty-Six

brOVDIR

H e had not known such ecstasy was even possible.

Trinia’s orders felt like the flash of lightning in his mind.

They brightened his world and shot bliss down every limb.

The hold on his control was maddening, but every moment he obeyed her brought intense pleasure.

He knew his restraint was pleasing her. His willpower, despite the shuddering, aching need she teased him with, was making her hot.

The scent of her arousal flooded his senses, churned up his mind.

It was harder to fight that than her touch.

“You’ve been a good boy , Brovdir. You’ve earned your reward.”

Her voice was husky, sweet madness and his mind rippled with pleasure as she mounted him. She drew up on her knees, bent his cock forward, and lined up her hot, wet pussy.

And his flesh went ice cold.

Shuddering fear raked over him. His mind quailed. His tongue went dry and his erection... softened.

This wasn’t right.

He . . . didn’t want this.

He didn’t want a son.

He wanted her .

“Stop.”

Trinia did in an instant. Her eyes flew wide, and her breath caught. “Did I hurt you?”

“N-no. No.” He shook his head and carefully pulled her off him. Her eyes snapped from his face to his now softening cock and realization flooded her features.

The dismay that furrowed her brow was so intense it choked him.

“You...” Her voice was so quiet. “What did I do?”

“Nothing,” he said. “Nothing at all.”

This had been the best thing he’d ever experienced, and he never wanted it to end. He didn’t want to stop.

“So then... why did you stop me?” She sat back a little further and his fists balled to prevent himself from grabbing her. “We’ll need to finish soon, right? Otherwise...” She touched her lower stomach. Right where his babe might grow.

Fades blast him to the depths. He didn’t know what to do! He didn’t know what he wanted. His mind scrambled over itself, trying to find a solution.

If he got her pregnant... she’d go back to Oakwall. He’d build her a home behind those walls. Deep inside a village where he could not visit. He’d raise the son on his own. Without her.

The idea of it made his mind quail and his instincts roar.

It felt wrong. Too wrong. He couldn’t do it.

“I—” Fuck, what to say, what to say...

I want to be with you.

I want to keep you.

I want you to be my mate.

Her stomach grumbled slightly, and he clung to that sound like it was his lifeline.

“I want to get you some food.”

“Some... food.” Her brows scrunched up in obvious confusion.

“Yes,” he said desperately. If he could just get a few moments to think , he would come up with a different exchange between them. Something that would keep her at his side. Keep her coming back .

He just needed more time with her. That was all. Just time.

“Yes,” he said more firmly. “Your body needs to be well nourished to carry an orc babe.”

She blinked wide, and then a wry laugh left her lips. “Brovdir, I think I have more than enough nourishment to carry a babe.” She patted her stomach slightly and his irritation swelled to painfully constrict his throat.

He dipped close to her, until his nose was nearly brushing hers, but she didn’t flinch, only widened her skeptical eyes.

“Trinia of Oakwall, your beautiful curves hold no bearing on whether you deserve breakfast . I intend to see to your every need while you are in my care. And after last night, you are in desperate need of replenishing. Do you deny it?”

Her cheeks were colored so brightly he could almost feel heat radiating from them. “O-oh... I mean, no. I don’t. I just?—”

“Do not argue with me on this, Trinia,” he said firmly as the imprint raged instinctual drive through his veins. “I am an orc and you are my conquest. It is my honor to serve you and keep you hale.”

There was no fear in her beautiful face, no hesitation or upset. Instead, her eyes blinked in surprise, and she shifted in her seat and held his gaze with a confidence that bloomed delight in his chest. “Then... then thank you. Breakfast does sound nice.”

He grinned as relief flooded him. He dipped in close to her ear.

“Good girl. Wait here. I will go to the hall and be back soon.”