Surrendering to the Dragon (Stonefire Dragons 5)

Amusement mixed with heat danced in her eyes. “You talk the talk, but let’s see if you can walk the walk.”

Rafe shucked his cargo pants and moved closer to Nikki. He helped pull the tunic over her head before kissing her neck. “First, we need you naked.”

Standing up straight, Rafe traced a finger down Nikki's chest until he came to the thin material of her bra. He traced around her hard nipple but was careful never to touch it. After a few more seconds, Nikki’s breathing hitched. He met her gaze. “Is there something you want to say?”

He moved his finger a fraction closer to her taut peak but then retreated. Nikki bit her lip and shook her head. “Of course not.”

The corner of his mouth ticked up. “Then I’m just going to have to work harder at breaking through your stubbornness.” He removed his touch. “Turn around.”

Throwing him a curious look, she complied. Rafe gently gathered her long, dark hair and swept it over her shoulder to expose the scar on her back, the one that was a result of her wing injury. Leaning down, he gently kissed it. “Proof of your bravery.”

Flicking open the clasp of her bra at the back, he ran his hand down her spine until he reached the waistband of her panties. Slowly sliding a hand inside, he grabbed one of her arse cheeks and squeezed the firm muscle. “Proof of your strength.”

She looked over her shoulder. “Stop being silly.”

Rubbing her arse in slow circles, he murmured, “Do you want me to stop?”

Lightly pinching her, she drew in a breath. “No.”

“Good.”

Sliding the thin material down her legs, he rubbed his whiskered cheek against her thigh. He’d never get enough of the soft skin or feminine scent that was uniquely Nikki.

With the panties gone, Rafe ran his hands up the outside of Nikki’s thighs, her waist, and her ribcage. Even though her bra was now tossed to the side, he didn’t touch her breasts. Instead, he pulled her against him and placed his hands possessively over her abdomen. “Another proof of your bravery and strength.”

She looked over her shoulder. “What the bloody hell are you talking about?”

“You overcame your fears and doubts to give me a priceless gift. One that I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to repay.” He gently kissed her lips. “A family.”

Nikki’s voice cracked as she murmured, “Rafe.”

“I love you, Nikki. Now, let me show you.”

Turning in his arms, she looped her hands behind his neck. “And what did you have in mind?”

“So much for an ‘I love you, too, Rafe,’” he growled out in a higher-pitched voice.

“I don’t sound like that.” She grinned when he growled again. “But you’re right—I love you, too.” Rubbing her nipples against his chest, she whispered, “So, show me just how much you do.”

Taking her lips in a rough kiss, he moved his hands to her arse and lifted. Nikki wrapped her legs around his waist, and he moved toward the living room.

He stopped kissing his woman long enough to toss a few pillows on the floor. Then he gently laid Nikki down so that the pillows were behind her lower back, lifting her beautiful pussy up toward him.

Spreading her legs wide, he murmured, “Let’s get started.”

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Nikki’s heart thudded in her chest. Her emotions ran high, from love to tenderness, to even sadness. How she would ever live without Rafe if something ever happened to him or if the DDA tore him from her side, she didn’t know.

Her beast grunted. Stop thinking that way. Everything will work out. Stop worrying.

Before Nikki could reply, Rafe was guiding her down to the floor. Pillows raised her hips and he spread her legs. As he rubbed up and down her inner thighs, she met Rafe’s gaze. The heat and love shining in his eyes stole her breath away.

Pushing all teasing aside, she whispered, “I love you.”

He reached out and cupped her cheek. “I know, my beautiful dragonwoman.”

Rafe’s words send a rush of heat through her body. His single-focused attention made her feel as if she were the most beautiful female in the world.