8

"Have you decided where you would like to stay before we set for your home tomorrow Princess?" Jace asks as he walks next to me while I sit on the horse.

"It would be nice to experience a change in scenario," I reply. "Nightshades it is."

"Then we must set out now, before it gets dark."

I gaze down at Jace and smile to myself. What a turn of events it is to have my captivator finally returning me home. It got personal back there but I do not resent him at all, in fact, I will miss his presence. I blush at the thought of our encounters and the way he touched me, even when he fed. Especially when he fed. I am brimming to the top with delusion.

"We only have one horse," I say, distracting myself from the tyranny of my vulgar thoughts.

He chuckles. "Like that's a problem."

Jace jumps up the horse and mounts in front of me, unbuckling and pushing the single saddle backwards so that I continue to sit on it, while he pats the bare horse skin down on his side.

"Wrap your arms around my waist," he orders, and I listen. I gently slide my arms around his waist and hold firmly, enjoying the feel of his hard muscle.

"Stop it," I whisper to myself.

"Luna, it is a long journey, perhaps an hour or so. Will you be okay?"

"Yes," I reply.

We pace through the trees and pass the bushes, and I observe that we have finally left the area when I look back to see the distant array of trees and the faint outline of the daunting tower fading into the background. As we ride on for what seems like ages, I grow tired and crash my head onto the back of Jace. Instantly realizing my action, I pull away.

"I'm sorry, I almost dozed off," I say, rubbing at his back spot where my head hit it.

In silence, he pulls my arms back around his waist and then pulls my hair so my head slams back onto his back.

"Rest Luna."

I huddle into the scent of his dusky amber scent that is smellable from his armor and grin. It is deliciously appealing. Tired from the firm grip around his waist, I free them, letting my hands sit on his lap. With that, he grunts at my sudden action and grabs my hand into his. My heart pulsates at his response and I bite my lip to stop any emotion from slipping between my thighs. As if Jace senses my expression, he turns his entire body around so that we are facing each other.

"Jace what are you doing!" I yelp, afraid the horse will tip over at the imbalance.

"Don't worry Princess," he replies softly, stroking the sides of my cheek.

I melt at his touch, melting deep within my thighs too. His eyes pierce through mine and I can't help but reach out to him and stroke his handsomely chiseled jaw. As I do, he grabs my hand and places a soft kiss in my palms and I bite my lip, this time displaying my emotions.

"Luna," he breathes.

Jace brings his face closer to mine, his lips inches away from my lips. He delicately strokes the side of my cheek again and I flush at his touch, my inner thighs screaming with delight.

"Let me taste you Princess," he groans, pulling my lips onto his.

I savor the taste of his kisses as he quickens the pace, his tongue exploring the insides of my mouth, his hands wrapped around my throat applying slight pressure. I grab his face and sink deeper into the kisses, moaning into his mouth as he squeezes my throat more and more.

Jace grabs at my waist and pulls me over to his lap in a straddling position whilst kissing me passionately, his hard erection rubbing against my clit because of the bumpy ride. My moans deepen in his mouth at the contact and I rub over his erection faster to feel his full length.

"Princess," Jace moans, gripping my butt with both his hands and moving me back and forth over his erection.

We stay this way for the rest of the horse ride until Jace lets go, motioning that we have arrived at the quarters of Nightshades. It is strange that despite the random pleasures, we have nothing for each other. While my dignity deteriorates at his touch, I crave more and more. Going home is the best thing that will happen to me, for it will free me from the shackles of delusion.