Risking the Crown (The Crown 2)

I could feel the beast in him taming.

“Years,” he teased.

“And years.”

His thumb brushed over my bottom lip. I liked how familiar he was with my body, as if it had always belonged to him. It didn’t feel like tonight was our first night together. It felt like this was what we always should have been.

“I think I promised you a long hot shower,” he growled.

“Oh, it’s going to be long? You didn’t mention that part.” I giggled.

“So long,” he promised.

I gasped when he lifted me from the couch and carried me to the master shower. He stepped inside, turning the water to the hottest setting and placed my feet on the marble floor.

“You need to take those off.” He eyed my clothes.

My cheeks flashed with heat and the words made my core ache. I wanted him all over again.

I pulled the shirt over my head.

“In the morning you realize Cinderella turns back into the cinder maid,” I whispered.

He cupped my breasts.

“No. She won’t.”

His lips crashed into mine and I fell into his body.

19

Dominic

The palace was beginning to stir. The chefs were in the kitchen rolling out fresh pastries. The launderer was ironing. I didn’t have to look out the window to know the gardeners were collecting fresh blooms for the drawing rooms and apartments. A cart filled with fresh coffee was probably on its way up to the apartments now.

The routines were the same each morning. Only this one was different. I wasn’t in bed waiting for Kenley to appear with the daily rundown of the day’s agenda. She wasn’t going to barge in, demanding I get dressed and have a cup of coffee. Kenley was in my arms.

“Good morning,” I growled into her neck as she stirred under me. I already loved the warmth and silkiness of her naked body.

“Hi.” She shifted against my chest. “So last night really happened.”

I nodded. “It did. Many times.” I waggled my eyebrows.

She faced me. “Before I go, I want to tell you it was the best night of my life.”

“Now, princess you aren’t trying to tell me something I don’t want to hear, are you?” I eyed her, while my hand slid under the covers.

Her breath seized when I spread her legs and began to strum over her clit. Fuck. She was already wet and ready for me. My cock grew hard in almost an instant. I could feel my blood pumping and rushing for her.

She swallowed. “I can’t resign.”

I pushed a finger inside her before circling her nub. “You will resign.”

There was no way I was backing down on this.

Her head rolled back and forth. “Oh God.” She clutched my shoulders when I dipped to take her tit in my mouth. I sucked until it puckered under my tongue’s command.

Her back arched and I sank my fingers deeper inside her. They were soaking wet from her sweet pussy. I groaned.