Chapter 37

HAVEN

^ONE MONTH LATER^

Grace was finally ready to return to work. She was feeling stronger, healthier. I’d told her to take as much time as she needed, but she was eager to reclaim her normal life. She seemed better, her smile was back.

I hadn’t been drinking from her, but I was okay with that. I could wait until she was completely healed. We hadn’t been having sex either. Just cuddling in bed.

It was a new experience for me, but I loved it. I cherished every moment I spent with her. Almost losing her to my brother made me realize that having her in my arms was all I really needed.

We were in the elevator heading to our office when Ashton stepped in. He looked at Grace, and his face lit up with a smile. It made me want to rip his head off, but I held back. We’d had enough violence for a while.

“Grace! It’s so good to see you. I heard you were sick. I’m glad to see that you’re feeling better.”

“Thank you, Ashton.” She smiled at him. “I’m back now.”

“Let’s catch up over lunch if the boss allows it.” He grinned at me.

“Sure. We don’t have any appointments today.” I smiled at Grace.

She gave me a puzzled look but nodded to Ashton. He beamed at her and waved as he got out on his floor.

“Really?” she asked when we were alone again.

“I think it would do you good to spend some time with other humans a bit,” I replied. “We’ve been holed up for the last month, and I don’t want to crowd you.”

“Thank you.” She frowned, still confused.

I kissed her head gently before the elevator stopped on our floor. We walked to our desks and started working right away.

I’d taken care of her while she was under, and she seemed to be feeling a lot better. She wasn’t tense, and she didn’t jump at any sound.

I felt better seeing her like this. I was getting my Grace back. She had been through so much, but she was a fighter. I just wished I could do more for her.

By lunchtime, she told me she was going to meet with Ashton, and I nodded. I needed to let her live a bit so I was forcing myself to let her go downstairs.

My instinct was screaming against it, but I didn’t want her to hate me because I wanted to have her all to myself.

I forced myself to focus on work, but I still had my ears perked in case of anything amiss in my building. The vampires usually didn’t go to the cafeteria, so she should be safe there with the other humans of the company. I kept repeating that to myself so I wouldn’t bolt into the cafeteria.

I heard her leave the cafeteria, laughing with Ashton because he told her a terrible joke. I gritted my teeth, trying to focus on my work, but nothing worked.

I started imagining a thousand ways to kill Ashton to find inner peace again when Grace entered the room. She locked the door behind her, and she walked straight to me. What was the matter?

I lifted my gaze from my paper to look at her. Her honey eyes were straight on mine, and she looked determined. She put her hands on the desk and sent all my papers flying. I was stunned into silence as I looked at her.

“Take me now on this desk, please,” she said.

“Grace—” I frowned.

“No,” she cut me off.

I stood up and scowled. I wouldn’t accept that behavior.

“Grace, be careful,” I warned her.

“Do I have to beg, Master?” She sighed as she went on her knees. “I want you, please.”

How could I say no to that? I lifted her in my arms, but I brought her to the couch to lay her down. She wrapped her legs around my waist, and I felt her eager hands go straight for my belt.

She truly wanted to have some action. I wanted to take my time though, and she deserved it for trying to order me around.

I grabbed her wrists and pushed her arms above her head. Her eyes filled with lust and she sighed as she looked back at me.

“I lead, naughty girl,” I said low.

I wrapped my belt tight around her wrists, and I lifted her dress up to touch the junction of her legs.

She gasped and tried to roll her hips to urge my hand. She was so wet that I wondered what turned her on so much.

“What got you so excited, baby girl?”

“You, Master,” she moaned as I pulled her panties down.

“Just me?” I asked, amused.

“Please,” she whimpered.

I went down between her legs. I needed to taste her. It had been too long, and I needed her just as much as she needed me.

“Keep your hands above your head and keep quiet,” I instructed.

I parted her legs further and started to lick. She arched her back, but I kept her in place with my arms around her thighs. I took my time to tease her clit and explore her folds to my heart’s content.

She was biting her lower lip to try to stifle her moans. She liked to be loud, and I missed it, but it would best to wait for us to be home to be as loud as we wanted.

“Master,” she moaned.

I worked her faster, licking and flicking my tongue until I inserted a finger in. She shivered and tried grinding her hips to increase her pleasure. I wouldn’t tease her too much today.

“Cum for me, princess,” I growled.

I felt her release and kept licking her to let her ride her wave. She tasted so good that I didn’t want to waste any of her juices.

I stopped only when she came down from her high, and I kept her exactly where she was before lowering my pants.

I put one hand on the belt around her wrists, pulled until she was arched, and positioned myself at her entrance. I pushed slowly inside of her, and she throbbed around me.

I grunted with how good she felt. I missed that. I missed her eagerness, her wetness, her warmth. I wanted to wrap myself around it and never let go.

“You feel so good, princess,” I said huskily. “Fuck, I missed you.”

“Yes, Master. I’ve missed you too. So much,” she sighed.

I bent down to kiss her, rolling my hips inside her, pushing deeper to heighten our pleasure. I was moving slower than usual, wanting to savor every moment. I didn’t want to let go again.

She seemed to be on the same page, not urging me to quicken the pace. She wanted to feel me as much as I did her.

I moved us gently, feeling her body tighten, reaching for me. It felt good to share this tender moment, to rediscover and understand each other’s bodies again. I let go of her wrists, letting my hands explore her body.

I kissed my way down her neck, and she gave me access. I felt her breath catch when I reached the base of her throat. I wouldn’t drink from her today. I didn’t want to taint this moment with blood.

I continued until I reached her breasts. I took one in my mouth and toyed with her nipple. She moaned louder and began to move her hips faster.

I could tell by how much she tightened around me that she was ready. I was close too, and I wasn’t holding back today. I wanted us to reach the peak together.

“Master,” she whimpered. “I’m almost there. Please.”

“Cum with me, love,” I grunted.

I thrust deep inside of her, and I felt her climax, squeezing me hard, and I let go. I came with her, but I kept moving so she could fully enjoy her release.

Her eyes were glowing with satisfaction, and I felt the same. I loved her so much. I leaned in to kiss her gently, and she wrapped her arms around my neck to keep me close. She could be so possessive.

“I love you,” she whispered against my lips.

“I love you too, sweetheart.”

“It’s good to hear you say it for real.” She chuckled.

“I’ll say it every day if that’s what you want. Come on. Let’s get cleaned up before someone comes here and finds us like this.”

“I locked the door so we should be fine. It was...different from the usual, but it was amazing.” She smiled.

“I agree, baby. I just wanted to take my time today since you seemed so eager to have me inside of you.” I smirked.

“Always,” she confirmed before planting a small kiss on my lips.

I pulled out and went to grab the wipes from my desk. I would never let anyone take this away from us again. Never.