yet.”
“I understand, but you can’t mourn forever.” He’d already spent too much of his life in pain. She wanted to see him happy, but was she the one who would bring him that happiness? Maybe, she was wrong about which relationship would crash and burn.
“You’re right, of course. I’m in agreement to see where this leads, but I’m not willing to rush. The last thing I want is to hurt you.” His hand moved to her shoulder and squeezed. “Something else is bothering you, though. I can feel it.”
Sarah stood, not wanting intimate contact when she told him about Elias. “Another demon stopped by my booth today. He purchased one of my pieces and asked me to deliver it.” It suddenly dawned on her Elias had never paid her. That would have to be dealt with later. She wrung her hands and chose her next words carefully. “He is also my mate.” She watched Brock’s eyes darkened briefly before returning to their normal brown. It was his only indication of emotion.
“Did you sleep with him?”
Though she was expecting those words, they still caught her off-guard. “No, but he did kiss me.” Her skin warmed as she remembered Elias’ tongue sliding into her mouth. She tried to brush it off and replace it with images of what she wanted to do with Brock.
“I see. And did you come to any conclusions?”
Did I catch a hint of jealousy in his tone? Maybe, it was her imagination or wishful thinking. “I really don’t care to see him again. However, I did tell him he could call.” She closed the distance between them and sat beside him. Her fingers touched his arm, and a shiver crept across her. “I want to give us a chance though.”She let her fingertip glide up his biceps and under the sleeve of his T-shirt. “Do you mind if we skip dinner and go directly to dessert?”
He raised a brow. “What did you have in mind?”
She moistened her lips and wondered how he would receive her idea. “How do you feel about giving up control and letting me pleasure you?” Would tonight give her the answer she sought? She wanted Brock to be the one but knew she had to tread lightly. She also knew shewould have to give Elias the same consideration. Mating for life was a long time for a demon.
A twinkle showed in his eyes, and his bottom lip curved into a grin. “I’m a modern-day demon and believe in equal rights.”
Sarah rose and held out her hand. “Good. Come with me then.” She could hardly keep from running up the stairs.
Chapter Seven
Brock followed Sarah across the living room, up a set of wooden steps, down a narrow hall and to what he assumed was her bedroom. His cock was fully awake with anticipation of what was in store, but his brain was another deal all together. When she’d told him about meeting another mate, his vision had hazed. He’d tried to cast it off as concern for her safety, but he knew better.
While uncommon, male demons had been known to become territorial when faced with a rival. Protocol dictated, when there were two potential mates, the first male had the right to be present when the second male and the female had their first sexual encounter. He could even partake if he desired or simply watch to make sure the other didn’t bond the woman against her will.
Did he want to be there when the other man brought her pleasure? Part of him said this was the perfect opportunity to walk away and continue on with his loner existence. He carried too much baggage, and she deserved better than that. Then there was the half of him that longed to have her by his side. To once again wake up each morning with his mate next to him. To love and be loved in return.
Sarah led him across the room to a king-size bed then turned to face him. She tugged on his shirt, freeing it from his jeans. Pushing her hands underneath, she ran her fingers along his abs and up his chest. Her warm strokes stoked his fire even more. He reached for her breast, but his hand was shoved away.
“No
“I understand, but you can’t mourn forever.” He’d already spent too much of his life in pain. She wanted to see him happy, but was she the one who would bring him that happiness? Maybe, she was wrong about which relationship would crash and burn.
“You’re right, of course. I’m in agreement to see where this leads, but I’m not willing to rush. The last thing I want is to hurt you.” His hand moved to her shoulder and squeezed. “Something else is bothering you, though. I can feel it.”
Sarah stood, not wanting intimate contact when she told him about Elias. “Another demon stopped by my booth today. He purchased one of my pieces and asked me to deliver it.” It suddenly dawned on her Elias had never paid her. That would have to be dealt with later. She wrung her hands and chose her next words carefully. “He is also my mate.” She watched Brock’s eyes darkened briefly before returning to their normal brown. It was his only indication of emotion.
“Did you sleep with him?”
Though she was expecting those words, they still caught her off-guard. “No, but he did kiss me.” Her skin warmed as she remembered Elias’ tongue sliding into her mouth. She tried to brush it off and replace it with images of what she wanted to do with Brock.
“I see. And did you come to any conclusions?”
Did I catch a hint of jealousy in his tone? Maybe, it was her imagination or wishful thinking. “I really don’t care to see him again. However, I did tell him he could call.” She closed the distance between them and sat beside him. Her fingers touched his arm, and a shiver crept across her. “I want to give us a chance though.”She let her fingertip glide up his biceps and under the sleeve of his T-shirt. “Do you mind if we skip dinner and go directly to dessert?”
He raised a brow. “What did you have in mind?”
She moistened her lips and wondered how he would receive her idea. “How do you feel about giving up control and letting me pleasure you?” Would tonight give her the answer she sought? She wanted Brock to be the one but knew she had to tread lightly. She also knew shewould have to give Elias the same consideration. Mating for life was a long time for a demon.
A twinkle showed in his eyes, and his bottom lip curved into a grin. “I’m a modern-day demon and believe in equal rights.”
Sarah rose and held out her hand. “Good. Come with me then.” She could hardly keep from running up the stairs.
Chapter Seven
Brock followed Sarah across the living room, up a set of wooden steps, down a narrow hall and to what he assumed was her bedroom. His cock was fully awake with anticipation of what was in store, but his brain was another deal all together. When she’d told him about meeting another mate, his vision had hazed. He’d tried to cast it off as concern for her safety, but he knew better.
While uncommon, male demons had been known to become territorial when faced with a rival. Protocol dictated, when there were two potential mates, the first male had the right to be present when the second male and the female had their first sexual encounter. He could even partake if he desired or simply watch to make sure the other didn’t bond the woman against her will.
Did he want to be there when the other man brought her pleasure? Part of him said this was the perfect opportunity to walk away and continue on with his loner existence. He carried too much baggage, and she deserved better than that. Then there was the half of him that longed to have her by his side. To once again wake up each morning with his mate next to him. To love and be loved in return.
Sarah led him across the room to a king-size bed then turned to face him. She tugged on his shirt, freeing it from his jeans. Pushing her hands underneath, she ran her fingers along his abs and up his chest. Her warm strokes stoked his fire even more. He reached for her breast, but his hand was shoved away.
“No
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