Chapter 0147

I take what's given without hesitation. My hands slide beneath her, gripping each perfect curve as I claim her with my mouth. The taste of her is intoxicating—sweeter than I remembered, and I hadn't thought that possible. Her scent, her sounds, the way her body responds to me—this is everything I've ever wanted. And now, she's mine.

I feel her body tensing, seeking release. My fingers slip inside her, stretching her carefully. For weeks, I've prepared her for this moment, making sure tonight wouldn't be too painful. As I curl my fingers, my tongue doesn't relent, and she whimpers my name in that breathless way I know too well.

She's close.

I add another finger, dragging them slowly as I suck hard on her clit. Her back arches, her thighs trembling around me. Then she shatters, crying out as her body clenches around my fingers.

I ease her down, slowing my movements as aftershocks ripple through her. When she's still, I move up her body, lifting one leg over my hip. Our lips meet, and I let her taste herself on my tongue.

Pulling back, I press my forehead to hers. "Ready to be mine forever, love?"

Her answer is immediate. "Yes, Adrian. Make me yours, and I'll make you mine."

I position myself at her entrance, kissing her deeply as I push inside in one smooth thrust. Her nails dig into my back, sharp claws pricking my skin as she gasps. I still, letting her adjust. "Breathe, Evelyn. It'll pass. I love you."

I kiss the tears at the corners of her eyes, nuzzling her nose with mine.

"I love you too," she whispers.

I grit my teeth, fighting the urge to move. She feels like heaven wrapped around me, but I wait until she shifts beneath me, signaling she's ready.

Then I begin to move—slow at first, letting her body accept me. Her moans grow louder, her claws dragging down my back in pleasure now, not pain. I speed up, driving deeper, losing myself in her.

Just as she teeters on the edge, I whisper against her ear, "Let me mark you."

She tilts her head, baring her throat. The moment her walls tighten around me, my fangs descend, sinking into her marking spot.

She screams my name as she comes.

The bond snaps into place—a surge of power unlike anything I've ever known. I start to pull back, but then her fangs pierce my skin.

Ecstasy explodes through me. Her venom floods my veins, and I lose control, spilling into her as my body convulses. Nothing has ever felt this good.

When the world stops spinning, I lick the wound on her neck, sealing it. She does the same for me. We're both panting, still joined, when I cup her face.

"You're mine, Evelyn Sinclair. Forever."