Chapter 83 DANE I waited , every part of me straining at the edge of control , for her answer .


    I had sensed over thest few days that she was holding herself back from me in a way she hadnt before .


    I wasnt sure why .


    Now I knew .


    This higher powers bullshit .


    I served the goddess , sure .


    Serving her didnt make me good or evil .


    It just made me practical .


    There was no such thing as fate .


    or destiny .


    Only how you chose to act in any given moment .


    If Aurora believed she was being imed by some kind of darkness , the answer was simple .


    Tell it no .


    Dont serve it .


    We are all no more and no less than the person we choose to be .


    Well ? I asked .


    Auroras eyelids fluttered , as if shed just lost some big internal war with herself , and she nodded .


    Yes , she whispered .


    I want to be yours , and I want you to be mine .


    I dont have the strength to fight against what I want anymore .


    Especially now that you want me , too .


    I waited so long … Chapter 83 Her cheeks were wet with tears .


    I brushed them away , then kissed her again , keeping my lips soft against hers .


    2/5 If I knew anything about Aurora , its that she had been treated plenty of ways over the years , but very few of those ways had been kind , tender , or loving .


    I wanted her to know what it felt like to be loved tonight ..


    I should have given her that so long ago .


    I rose , gently pushing her until shey on her back on the bed , and I could brace myself over her .


    Everything was bullshit except this .


    Everything was fucked up , but I believed her .


    I slipped an arm beneath her and moved us both so that wey on the bed .


    My hips were between her open thighs , and I wanted nothing more than to forget the world and sink inside .


    But like I said , she deserved to feel loved .


    Dane , she said , sounding shy .


    I havent been with anyone since … A low growl rumble through me at the thought of her being with someone else .


    Since when ? Since you , she whispered .


    Chapter 83 It was like a giant hand reached out and grabbed me by the throat .


    3/5 Fuck .


    When I spoke , I couldnt help that my voice sounded like it was being dragged over gravel .


    I looked down at her , pale and silvery in the darkness , and stroked hair away from her gorgeous face .


    You havent been with anyone since me ? And that … that was your first time .


    I remembered the way she winced .


    The smear of blood .


    I remembered the way that guilt had gnawed at me , even then , believing the things about her that I had .


    I lowered my forehead to press against hers .


    Fuck , Aurora .


    Im sorry .


    Im sorry for the way I treated you back then .


    Let me show you what its supposed to be like .


    Her throat bobbed as she swallowed .


    Then she said , Id like that .


    And I want … I want you to teach me how to please you .


    I started kissing down her neck.


    I couldnt get enough of her skin , soft and sweetly scented and so addictive .


    The only way Ill be pleased is by watching you feel pleasure .


    If I do something you like , tell me .


    If I do something you dont , tell me .


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    I kissed lower , and she moved against me .


    I love every way you touch me , Dane .


    Chapter 83 4/5 The breathiness of her voice made my already hard cock ache .


    Bringing her out here to my grandfathers house had been pure instinct .


    All I wanted then was to be alone .


    No distractions .


    Away from the pack and their poisoned thoughts toward her .


    But now I was doubly d Id brought her here .


    This time , there would be no interruptions .


    This time , I would make her mine .


    Over and over again , as many times as she wanted .


    As many as she could handle .


    I lowered myself onto her soft body , aligning my hardness with her sex .


    She gasped and arched against me .


    So damned .


    responsive , it pushed me toward the edge like I was some out of control teenage boy .


    I gritted my teeth and forced myself to regain control .


    Tonight was about her , and I was going to take it slow .


    Even if it was sheer fucking torture for me to draw out the moments until I was inside her , it would be the sweetest torture I could dream .


    It feels so good … she whispered .


    Then she paused .


    Even though the light was dim , I could see her cheeks flush deep pink .


    What is it? I asked .


    Ive changed in so many ways .


    Ive had so many experiences , and I love that Ive been able to do that .


    But when ites to this … I still feel like the na?ve virgin you took to bed five years ago .


    Chapter 83 5/5 Iughed quietly and kissed my way back up to her ear .


    Then lets change that .


    By the time were done , I promise you wont feel na?ve anymore .