Eternal Envy (The Seven Sin Sisters 2) (5 page)

“Oh Goddess, Caedon, I need to feel more. This is all too much. And then not enough,” Eloise’s breathless voice came across his skin like a whisper.

“Me too, baby, me too,” Caedon stroked her arms and pulled her firmly against him as he unhooked her bra and then drew it from her. He could simply remove her clothes through suggestion but he wanted the pleasure of
physically
removing them this first time.

“We’re bonded now, right Caedon? I can feel your emotions. Can you feel mine?” Eloise asked her questions, one after the other without time for him to answer, as Caedon worked to roll down her stockings and bare her legs.

“It’s a powerful thing for mates, baby. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Relax and we’ll enjoy it together.”

“Relax? Are you freakin’ kidding me? I cannot relax. I need you,” Eloise nearly shouted.

Caedon laughed, just a small chuckle.

“You like to laugh at me. You keep…” Eloise started until his tongue began climbing up her leg. Warmth radiated out from each part of her she touched.

“I laugh because you are perfect for me. I laugh at my own good fortune,” Caedon assured her but she was already lost in sensation once again. Eloise groaned as he reached the juncture of her thighs and bit her panties. Slowly, he moved back down her legs dragging her soaked panties with him. His nose flared as he took deep breaths and allowed his eyes to flutter closed. Shit, he
could smell
her arousal.

“D-do you like that?”

His eyes sprung open as he dropped her panties from his mouth, “
Do I l
ike you?
Or y
our arousal
? Y
our scent
? Y
our taste?” Caedon kissed his way back up her other leg as he made each question its own stop
.
“
B
aby, I like all of you.”

“Oh
,
Goddess,” Eloise nearly rose from the sofa when he blew cool air over her center.

With a grin, Caedon spoke softly and she strained to listen, afraid to miss any of his words, “Our blood bond will make the sex we are about to have even hotter than anything you’ve ever experienced. I plan to keep you happily in bed for quite some time.” He rose then from the floor between her legs and pulled her to him, carrying her into his house.

“But I thought you had to go to work,” Eloise grinned.

“You, little minx, knew I would not likely be able to resist if you played that seduction game with me
,
so no acting innocent now.” Caedon looked fierce. “Besides, I was waiting for all the wrong reasons.”

“What were those?”

“I thought you’d want to take it slow, to get to know each other first.”

“We are going to get to know each other, very intimately,” Eloise stretched her arms around Caedon’s neck and sighed as he walked brusquely through a large open area that seemed to function as his entire home. Through half hooded eyes, she saw a blur of kitchen, dining and seating areas. It was nicer than she’d expect of a bachelor pad.

And then they were in a room designed with the richest
tones of
green. Another full wall of windows looked out over the vineyards and nearly blended with the moss hues of the room. But Eloise focused in on the bed. It was magnificent and at least the width of two king beds.

When he placed her down on it, she drew her hands across the blanket to feel its silky texture.
It was s
o soft
that
she couldn’t stop herself from rolling on it and allowing every part of her body to feel the decadence of luxury.

Chapter Three

Caedon wanted to roar in victory to see his mate lying in his bed. It was exactly where she belonged and he had plans to keep her there for a long while. He grinned. Donovan had said to keep her off her ankle. That was definitely something he was prepared to do.

Eloise purred into his blanket, rubbed her face on his pillow. Wait, was she smelling his pillow? And those purrs began to sound an awful lot like moans to him.
Caedon’s
heart thudded and the tightness in his groin grew more insistent. The thought of her belonging to him was completely overwhelming. He’d had all he could take of one-night stands. And while he
hadn’t had
the time to travel around the world seeking his mate, he had wanted her more. Now she was here and all his.

He watched her sultry little movements as she felt the silkiness of his linens
.
 
H
er legs open
ed
and closed as if to ease an ache much as he was feeling. Eloise drew her hand between her legs, to that place he wanted to be.

“Don’t you dare. I will touch you. I want my hand between your legs,” Caedon warned and immediately her hand moved away. He had found
h
is mate and he intended to claim her tonight.

Lying down next to Eloise, Caedon turned her so they both lay on their sides facing one another. “You are a minx and I love it
,
but,” Caedon paused to be sure he had her attention, “in the bedroom, I expect to keep a sense of control over you.”

Caedon watched for a reaction but seeing none, he leaned in to bite her lower lip. He indulged in her sweetness, licking along the seam of her lips until she moaned and they opened to invite him in. Eloise tried to take control of the kiss, dueling with her tongue but he’d have no part of it. Caedon held her tongue down with his and waited for her to submit. When her muscles went limp and he knew she wouldn’t resist, he continued his exploration. He swept his tongue
along her teeth, stroked her tongue in approval and licked at her lips again. Ever so softly, Eloise poked her tongue out, gently seeking his touch and he gave it to her. The satisfaction he felt that she
had
asked for him to touch her instead of grabbing what she wanted fortified the need in him to control her. He knew she wanted him as much as he craved her
,
but he needed to be clear who would be the aggressor, the dominant
one
in the bedroom.

Still kissing her, Caedon explored the curves of Eloise’s body, firm strokes from her breasts along her waist to the slight curve of her ass.
Caedon loved that s
he was
n’t
a petite woman
he could break. Though he was still larger, Eloise would be able to take him without needing to be gentle. The thought made Caedon groan in satisfaction h
e rolled to pull her on top so he could feel the full length of her tiny body against his much larger one.

Breaking the kiss, Caedon grabbed
Eloise’s
hips and moved her so she was sitting atop him, her legs spread around his hips and her center
pressed
to his groin. One single move and he could take her. He could
join them at their very cores
. Eloise’s sweet body called to him, and he fought an internal war to savor this moment and not rush. He knew in th
is
moment, he wanted nothing more than to sink inside her heat. Goddess, but he wanted to ravage her first.

Caedon looked up at Eloise and knew she felt the same desires coursing through
her
veins. No words were necessary because they now shared their emotions through the blood bond that began when Eloise
had
allowed him to sip on her blood earlier. Caedon could feel every emotion she felt, and when combined with his own intense desire, their joining—that bond all Valendite Breeds share with their mates—was an incredibly powerful experience.

Caedon
rolled them again to place himself above her
,
balancing on his elbows so his body wouldn’t crush her. He watched her golden eyes flutter open and look into his before a soft smile tilted the side of his mouth.

Caedon’s hand moved to her center, lightly brushing the soft curls before finding her wet folds. His finger slid inside and she pressed eagerly against it, seeking friction. “Goddess, yes. Yes. You’re going to make me cum like this.” Eloise’s voice was high pitched, unsteady. It made Caedon smile in victory.

“Yes. I know,” Caedon assured her as he grinned up at her, “Open your eyes and look at me.”

Eloise complied though it cost her. Her motions stuttered as he
r
cheeks flushed, the color trailing down her chest. Caedon was stunned to realize she looked shy suddenly.

“Don’t get bashful on me now, baby,” he encouraged her, “keep moving. Show me what feels good.”

“I can’t look at you while you do this.”

“Well, you’re going to have to or I’ll stop,” Caedon threatened lightly, curious what this tenacious woman was embarrassed about. Her eyes closed as she pressed down against him again and he pinched her.

With a gasp, Eloise opened her eyes, “W-what did you do that for?”

“I told you to look at me. I want to see what you like and I can only do that by watching your beautiful face,” Caedon spoke while he continued stroking her. His finger now zeroed in on her clit as he rubbed faster and faster. Her muscles shook and he felt her falter ever so slightly.

“Oh Goddess, Caedon, please,” Eloise bit her lip and cried out, never taking her eyes from him. Her cream melted onto his fingers as she came in a quiet whimpering. She moved and vibrated against his finger for several long minutes before he pulled his hand away and reached for her to lie down on him.

“That was a preview just to get you warmed up.” Caedon spoke as he moved his mouth along the side of her head. He brushed kisses on her damp forehead and allowed himself a few minutes to calm his own need. He
planned to see to her pleasure for far longer before he gave in to his own release
.

“Oh
,
Goddess, if that was the preview, I can’t wait for the main show,” Eloise’s voice sounded rough, her breathing still labored from her exertions.

“I am going to give you exactly what you crave and you will take it all and love it,” Caedon couldn’t hold back the demand in his words but her shivered reaction told him she liked it.

Placing her below him, Caedon lowered himself to her breasts, greedy for another taste of the sweet nipples he could see straining toward him. His tongue licked while his teeth nipped. Eloise pushed up against him seeking more of the sensation
,
but Caedon held her down with his body. Careful not to hurt her, he kept her restrained and unable to move while he had his fill.

When he moved down along the slope of her hips, he saw it. The sign of the
Magdalena Circle
sat just below Eloise’s left hip bone. The sign showed Eloise’s soul sin was envy, which meant the only thing truly
to
satisfy her would be her mate. The thought heated Caedon. He sucked on the spot that bore her sign, pulling the skin into his mouth and nibbling gently with his teeth. Goddess, he wanted to devour every part of his mate. He had been starving for this connection.

Caedon stopped to sit up on his knees and look down at Eloise. He was immensely pleased to see her whimpering with desire but holding herself back and allowing him to lead. Caedon’s own desire magnified with each tempting sound coming from his mate.

“I want you to just relax and enjoy this moment. Soon I am going to take you
,
but let’s see how patient you can be,” Caedon instructed Eloise. He saw the look of frustration on her face but she simply nodded.

He stroked her curls, skimming the apex of her core to be certain she was ready for him to enter her. Valendite Breeds were large and his mate was tiny. Eloise was long and slender, a beautiful sculpture of grace. He would be sure not to hurt her
-
he grinned
-
in a bad way. She grew
wet
as her strangled moans grew louder. He’d told her to savor the moment but he wanted the same for himself
. He wanted
a memory to last a lifetime
and he knew he’d always remember this moment when he
claimed
his mate.

“Tell me what you’re feeling, baby,” Caedon encouraged her.

“I can feel you. Not only my own desire but yours too,” Eloise’s high-pitched voice fought for the breath to finish her words.

“Yes, my desire and your
s
are connected now. It’s part of the claiming.” If possible, Caedon felt her grow wetter as he affirmed her connection to him. He found it utterly overwhelming and
satisfying at the same time to be bound to someone so seemingly perfect for him for an eternity. He just wished his parents could meet her.

Caedon shook his thoughts away and grinned down at Eloise again as she tried to move against his fingers. He let his need to claim her wash over him and fill him up. She was perfect for him. There would never be any denying this. He stroked her with a firmer touch and palmed his own erection with a promise of more to come.