Dragon Heat by Charlene Hartnady

Chapter 24

The Uber pulled into the parking lot in front of the B&B. Her heart was going nuts. She could hear the beat in her head. Her mouth was completely dry. Then she was on the sidewalk. She couldn’t remember getting out of the vehicle, let alone saying goodbye to the driver, who was pulling away from the curb. She just stood there for a few moments, looking at the units. They were built in a U-shape, with a garden in the center. Most of the suites were bathed in darkness. The reception was to the right, lights blazing in contrast. Were they in there now, getting a key, or in his room?

Now that she was there, fear took hold of her. What was she doing? This was crazy. Was she really going to barge into his room? What if they were already…?

She swallowed thickly.

If they were already rutting, she would claim she had made a mistake and run away. The sight would surely put her off Ice for life, which was a good thing. A great thing! If she managed to intercept them, she’d give him a piece of her mind and leave. If what Fog was saying was true, then why…why had he left with the human? She didn’t get it. There was no way Azure was going to beg or plead for him to be with her. She was worth more than that. If he didn’t see it, he could go to hell. One way or another, this would be over soon. These stupid games were done with, as far as she was concerned.

Azure marched up to room eleven. By all that was scaled and winged, the lights were off. She paced in front of his suite, not sure what to do. She couldn’t hear anything or anyone inside. There were noises of rutting, but not from in there.

Only one way to know for sure; she lifted her hand to grab the handle of the door. Her excuse would only work if she barged in. “Here goes nothing,” she whispered to herself and tried the door.

It was locked.

“Azure.” She looked to the right and straight into glacial blue eyes…eyes that were narrowed. “What are you doing? That’s my room.” Ice walked towards her, key in hand.

“Oh…um…is it?” No, this was not how she was playing it. The time had come for honesty. She pulled in a deep breath, squaring her shoulders. “I know it’s your room.”

“Why were you about to go into my room?” He lifted his brows. “Without even knocking first.”

“I— Wait a minute, where’s your human?” Shit, that came out sounding catty.

“My human? Lilly isn’t my anything.” He folded his arms across his chest. “Her house was on the way here. I dropped her off before…” His eyes flared with understanding. “You thought I brought her back here with me.” He scrubbed a hand over his face. “Why would you barge in if you thought that I was with her?”

“To tell you what a jerk you are. To tell you that I wasted my time coming here. You don’t get it. You don’t get any of it. You’re an asshole. There, I said it. I’m going to bed now. Have a nice night.” She turned, wanting to run, wanting to hide. Instead, she started walking through the garden that led to her suite. She could hear footfalls behind her and so she picked up her pace.

“Azure, wait.” Ice gripped her arm lightly, letting go as soon as she stopped walking. “Why did you come with us on this weekend?” His voice was soft.

“Forget it.” She shook her head, not wanting to turn around. “I’ve made a big enough fool of myself.”

“Azure.” There was so much longing thrown into that one word. She turned to look into his eyes, which were hooded and yet blazing. “Why did you come?”

“You know why.” There was anger laced in her voice.

“To rut with a human.” His jaw tightened, as if maybe he didn’t like the idea much. “That’s what you told me. If that’s true, why were you sending them all away one after the other?”

“You were watching me?” Maybe Fog was right. Maybe. “Why didn’t you come back with the female?” She turned all the way around, facing him head-on.

It looked like he might be putting his tongue on the roof of his mouth. “I didn’t want her…not even close. I tried to convince myself otherwise, but I was being an idiot.”

“At least we agree on something. Why didn’t you want her? She’s beautiful. Lovely blonde hair and abundant curves like I’ve heard you males talk so much about.”

“I don’t know. Perhaps I’m more partial to hair the color of a moonless night and eyes like amethysts. This is a bad idea, Azure.” He shook his head. “We are a bad idea.” He cupped her jaw. “This is definitely a bad idea.” He dragged his thumb across her lower lip.

Azure wanted to lean into him. To moan as he touched her, but she refrained. “You’re right. It’s a terrible idea.” She started to back away.

“I can’t stop thinking about you.” He framed her face with both his hands, stopping her in her tracks.

She swallowed thickly.

“I can’t stop thinking about us.” He leaned in and brushed his mouth across hers ever so gently. “About kissing you…and so much more.”

Her chest heaved. It was like she couldn’t get enough air into her lungs…to her brain, which was short-circuiting. Ice did notice her. He did want her. He may have left with the human, but he didn’t bring her back here. Ice wanted her. Not any of the humans. Her!

“Say yes…please. One night,” he pleaded, his eyes on hers.

She nodded once. How could she refuse? One night, though? Just the one. Would it be enough?

It would have to be.

Ice picked her up and began to walk, taking long strides. Azure put her legs around his waist, rubbing herself against him shamelessly. His arms banded tightly around her. His chest was wide and hard. She slid her arms around his shoulders and kissed his neck. By now, she was panting a little. He tasted the same as he scented. Delicious! His body was hard, his shoulders broad. She wove her hands into his hair. Something she’d wanted to do so many times before. It was so soft and silky.

Still walking, Ice kissed her gently. He put her back to the door, fumbling. The key finally slid into the lock, the bolt slid free. Breaking the kiss, he opened the door, walking into the room. Ice kicked the door closed as he nipped at her earlobe. He gave an almost inaudible growl, and she felt it low in her belly, which tightened with need. Then his mouth was on hers again.

This time, their coming together was a violent clash as their mouths meshed. The need that unfurled inside scared her. She shoved her hands back into his hair as he pulled away. She tightened her grip, afraid he was going to stop.

Ice sucked in air through his nostrils. “Fuck, but you smell so good. I want you so badly.” His breath was hot against her lips.

“I want…you…too.” He put her down on the bed.

“I’m going to feast on that pretty pussy of yours,” he growled.

Her clit throbbed. Azure knew what Ice could do with his mouth, his tongue, his hands.

Ice’s nostrils flared. “I can’t fucking wait to taste you again.” He touched the hem of her top. “You’re overdressed.” His eyes were bright, almost glowing.

Azure pulled her top over her head while Ice unbuttoned her jeans. He leaned forward and sucked on one of her nipples. She felt a zing of need in her core. Her clit throbbed even harder. Azure let her head fall back and groaned.

“Been wanting to do that,” Ice murmured, cupping both her breasts in his big, warm hands. “Been craving you,” he muttered.

He had?

What?

Ice looked up. His eyes were filled with a hunger like she’d never seen before. She was pretty sure they matched her own.

Ice went onto his knees, and the bed dipped. He gripped her jeans in her hands and helped her take them off. When he put her legs down, he planted her feet on either side of him, so that she was wide open for him. Then he peeled off his shirt. Her mouth went dry in an instant. She’d seen him naked countless times, but this was something else. He still wore his jeans. His skin was bronzed. His chest, his broad shoulders, his biceps, all of it made her drink him in. She wanted him so damned badly.

For a few moments, he just looked at her and from the expression on his face, she could tell that he liked what he saw. Ice bit down on his lower lip, his teeth denting his flesh. He made this noise in the back of his throat as his eyes tracked over her.

His hot breath hit her clit a moment before his tongue laved her. Her back came off the bed and her eyes rolled. It felt better than when she was in heat, and that was saying something. His hot mouth closed over her sensitive nub and she all-out mewled, loving the suction action. Then his tongue laved her in steady, insistent strokes.

“Oh…oh gods.” Her voice was so high-pitched that she didn’t recognize it. Her back bowed, but his body kept her ass pinned in place. “That’s good,” she choked out. “So good.” The sensation was all the more pronounced because she was unable to move away. Not that she wanted to. Hells!

His mouth closed over her clit for a second time as two fingers breached her opening. They hit the right spot from the word go, and the coiling sensation became a tight pull as everything seemed to stop for a split second. She was sure that her heart missed a beat. That everything in her paused just before the rush of her orgasm hit. She moaned, low and deep. His hand continued to pump, his mouth to suck.

He eventually slowed his movements, softened his touch, until he finally stopped. Her head fell back. Her hands released the sheets, which were bunched in her fingers.

“You’re good at that,” she finally managed to push out between ragged pants.

“I’m good at a lot of things.” He gave her a cocky grin.

“You’re especially good at being a hardass.”

Instead of answering, Ice placed soft kisses on her belly, making his way back to her breasts. He worshipped both of them, going from one to the other. She moaned.

“You’re plenty curvy. Your breasts are like soft, ripe peaches. Your nipples remind me of cherries. Firm and sweet.” Ice looked up; his eyes had this feral look to them. His body tensed and a muscle in his jaw ticced. Ice looked angry. It definitely wasn’t anger, though; it was desire…for her.

All for her.

Ice flipped her over onto her belly. “Is this okay?” he asked, his voice almost hesitant. “You tell me what you want. If you’re not comfortable—”

“Of course this is okay…better than okay.”

“You have one hell of an ass and I need to give both sides of you equal attention.” His voice was gruff.

* * *

Her pussy wasthe perfect shade of pink. Her ass was tight. Who was he kidding? Everything about this female was amazing.

Using one hand to hold his cock, he clasped her hip with the other and positioned himself at her entrance. “Speak to me. I’m happy to stop at any time.” He had to be careful after what happened with that fuckhead male, Skarn. The last thing he wanted was to scare her, or remind her in any way of what had gone down during her heat.

Azure turned, looking back over her shoulder. “I feel safe with you.” Thank fuck!

He felt his Adam’s apple work. Ice nodded once. “I’m glad.” He pushed ever so gently against her opening and waited a few seconds. He needed to take it slow to begin with. The urge to protect this female rode him hard. Even if protecting her meant protecting her from himself.

Azure made a whimpering noise and pushed back against him. His balls pulled tighter. Her back bowed and her ass lifted higher.

Taking a deep breath, he pushed into her slowly. Her greedy sheath clutched him tightly. Her pussy sucked on him, so he pushed in another inch. Fucking heaven!

“Oh, by the gods,” she choked out, her hands clutching at the sheets. She whimpered and panted. It sounded like she was enjoying it, but he needed to be sure.

“You good?” he managed to growl.

“Yes…great…I’m great. I want more.” She was panting, and to his amazement, continued to push back at him, even rocking a little. Trying to take him deeper.

“I got you.” He pushed in another inch before sliding back out. She whimpered as he thrust back in, deeper this time.

Slow and steady!

Slow and…

He groaned… Fuck. Her wet, velvet walls created the tightest friction he had ever experienced. His balls were already in his throat. Sweat dripped off of him as he tried to keep himself from coming. It had been a while for him. It was also her. This particular female.

Ice pushed in deeper, finally feeling his hips hit her tight as fuck ass. He paused, his breath was ragged but not from exertion.

“Yes!” Azure cried. “More!” Her hips rocked back.

Damn.He wasn’t going to fucking last. Licking his fingers, Ice leaned over her, quickly finding the bundle of nerves nestled between her folds. He zoned in, using tight circles with the tip of his finger. Her pussy clenched around him and he moaned. Holy fucking shit!

Azure moaned as well. When he finally had it together enough, he began to thrust into her in deep, slow strokes. Her pussy spasmed around him almost immediately, and he had to grit his teeth. When her sheath clenched tight, he clamped his jaw even more. He felt how his neck muscles corded. Keeping his touch soft, he continued to fuck her hard.

Azure was making these noises that shot right to his cock. Her body made noises, too. Wet noises. Music to his ears…all of it.

Hold on!

Hold…on!

He strummed her clit faster, working to keep his touch gentle. He worked his cock in and out of her tight heat. Finally, he felt her pussy flutter and then tighten around him. Azure groaned deep. She rocked backward using jerky movements. As much as he wanted to make her come again, he didn’t have the strength to hold back for much longer.

Her pussy walls stopped undulating so hard and her sheath tightened right up like a glove.

He could hardly move, she was so tight. Could hardly breathe as the first spasm of his orgasm hit. Within a second or two, pleasure was rushing through him, making him growl. Instinct took over as he clamped his mouth on her shoulder and bit down. Holding her in place. His hands closed on her hips.

Mine.

Blinding pleasure continued to course through him. He pinned her down, fucking her hard. Azure squirmed beneath him, screaming a cuss as her pussy released and clenched in time with another orgasm. Just when he thought he was done, another spurt of come left him. He growled fiercely as a final wave of pleasure rolled through him. He was shaking by the time he spent his last. He let her go…reeling.

What the fuck?

“What the…!” he mumbled. “Shit! Azure. Fuck!” He pulled out. She was flat on her stomach, panting hard.

He could see the mark his teeth had left. Ice had bitten her almost hard enough to draw blood. “I just…I…I got carried away.”

“It’s okay.” Her voice was slightly slurred, her breath still coming in hard pants. “Don’t worry. I know you didn’t mean it like that.”

“No. Not like that. Shit! I’m sorry.” Biting was mating behavior. What the fuck had he been thinking? He hadn’t been thinking at all. His blasted dragon. The fucker was pleased with itself.

Mine!

“I didn’t hurt you or make you panic, or…?”

“Do I look panicked?” She turned onto her side. “I’m trying to bask in the afterglow and you’re ruining it. Stop freaking out, already. It’s okay…by all things scaled.” She leveled him with a stare. “You’ve ruined it now.”

Maybe it was better not to think about things so much. It looked like she was considering leaving, like she was looking for her clothes. He didn’t like that so much. His dragon hated the idea. “Stay right where you are,” he said. “I ruined the moment. I’ll get you back there again.”

She smiled, and something tightened inside him. “I doubt you’d be able to recreate that.”

“Want to bet?”

“Oh, and what happened to no hands?”

Ice laughed. “It’s been a while. I couldn’t hold out. Looks like I have something to prove.” Everything in him tightened. “Stay? Please.”

Azure nodded once.

Ice grinned. No overthinking. He didn’t want to ruin this. If he was honest with himself, he’d wanted this for a long time. Longer than he realized.