Page 48 of Voices in the Stars (The Lost Witch #1)

A thankful hum vibrated along my neck as his kissing moved up, pulling me from my thoughts.

A giggle broke free as I tried to push his face away.

It felt wrong sharing a moment like this after today, but also right.

Like we defied the gods by finding our way back to each other.

His lips pulled into a smile as he fought to stay right where he was.

Then I was flipped onto my back, a gasp leaving me as I was suddenly staring up at him.

His arms caged my head. I tried not to blush as I saw the muscles in his arms flex as he leaned down to kiss me.

My eyes slid closed as I followed his slow movements.

It felt like he was trying to savor me in that moment.

If it was allowed, I would have stayed in this bed with him forever.

My hands ran up his chest before settling around his neck.

With a groan, he pressed himself against me, deepening the kiss.

It was over just as quickly as it started.

“You have become the only light in my dark life,” Atlas whispered, moving as he caressed the side of my face with his knuckles before gently holding it. “I’m afraid it’s gotten to the point where I would do anything to keep you by my side.”

I leaned into his hold, staring up at his brown eyes. There was a fire burning in them that told me tonight was far from over.

“Everything will be okay,” I whispered, trying to reassure him.

“I wish to have your level of confidence," Atlas said with a shake of his head before leaning down to press a quick kiss to my lips. “I’ve spent most of my life preparing for this, but now I find myself wishing I hadn’t. Losing you again would be the end of me.”

“You aren’t going to lose me,” I promised.

Doubt still swirled throughout his eyes as his lips dipped into a frown.

I could feel his body shift as if he meant to pull away.

My chest clenched at the thought of ending our last peaceful night like this.

My hands darted out, grabbing him by the horns before pulling him back into a fierce kiss.

His body was tense for just a split moment before he melted into me.

Lips pushed mine harder as he deepened the kiss.

His knee moved my leg so he could press himself further against me.

I gasped into the kiss as my core tightened when he pressed his hardness against me.

“You’re wearing too many clothes,” I mumbled as I tried to pull his shirt off.

His dark chuckle as he moved off the bed sent shivers down my spine. I followed him up until I was sitting so I could slide my dress off. Fire burned in his darkened eyes as his gaze slowly trailed down me as he pulled his clothes off.

My mouth watered as I took him in. One of his hands ran through his hair, grabbing his horn. The other ran down his chest until he reached his hard cock. My thighs clenched with his slow stroke.

“See what you do to me?” Atlas’ voice was a dark rumble. “I want you so bad I ache.”

“Please,” I whimpered, running my hands down my thighs.

“Tell me what you want, witchling. ”

My cheeks burned as I tried to find the words.

“I want…” My voice hitched as I ran my fingers where I was soaked for him. His hand quickened as his gaze was glued to my fingers. A groan slipped past his lips. “I want you to make love to me.”

“As you wish,” he mumbled before crawling back into bed.

His lips were heated as they met mine. My legs slid open for him as I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer.

He answered me as he slid deep inside me.

I pulled away from the kiss with a moan.

Atlas’ head fell to my neck as he stayed there.

My fingers wrapped around his hair. I was about to start begging him to move when he finally did.

He was slow to pull out, and even slower to thrust back in. My mind was split. I wanted to yell at him to go faster, but right now, I could feel him hitting every amazing spot inside me. My nails clung to his back as he kept the slow pace.

“Do you feel it, Cece?” he whispered in my ear. “My love for you?”

I nodded with a whimper. Words were quickly escaping my mind as I let the pleasure overtake me.

I just hoped he could see the look in my eyes.

That I felt it for him, too. The ember jumped to life in my chest. I ripped my hands away from him before I could burn him.

With a growl, Atlas grabbed my hands, putting them back on him.

“If you are going to burn, let me burn with you,” he growled, quickening his thrusts. “Mark me so I never forget how good I can make you feel.”

I cried out as I felt my end nearing. My legs wrapped around him, keeping him close. Atlas cursed as he fully laid on me. He grabbed one of my legs, raising it as he continued to possess me with each powerful thrust.

“I’m going to claim you just as you’ve claimed my heart,” Atlas moaned, his breaths coming out in labored pants as his eyes slipped close.

His words were enough to send me over the edge. I cried out as pleasure coursed through me. Atlas cursed, thrusting one last time before he followed me with a cry of my name. Our lips met with a final kiss that was mostly just heavy breathing.

Atlas pulled away, but he didn’t go far; simply laying on the bed beside me, pulling me until I was laying on top of him. His arms wrapped around me in a tight hug.

“No matter what happens tomorrow,” Atlas started, “thank you for giving me this glimpse of true happiness.”

“There will be more to come,” I promised him, placing a kiss against his chest.