Chapter 36. Playing Close

Elena’s POV

I never thought I would be that bold. Standing there in front of him, stark naked and wearing only the jade necklace he gave me. The cool stone rested against my skin, and my heart pounded so hard I was sure he could hear it.

When I lifted my eyes and smiled at him, something changed. His grey eyes darkened but with something deep and something intense. The air around us shifted. His earthy-pine scent filled the room, warm and heavy, wrapping around me like an invisible embrace.

Before I could even speak, he growled and moved. One second I was standing still, the next he had lifted me effortlessly, as if I weighed nothing at all. I gasped softly as he set me on the windowsill, kissing me deeply, his hand already reaching for my wet pussy. Without fear this time, I threw my legs apart and let him plunge his fingers deep inside. In less than twenty minutes, I’d reached orgasm. When my legs couldn’t carry me due to the aftereffect, he carried me to