Chapter 8

“You’re rather quiet this evening. Is something on your mind?” Rayne’s voice interrupted my daydream as I stood at the sink, washing the dinner dishes.

The evening was settling in, casting deep shadows outside and through the open windows. A gentle breeze was blowing in, making the air feel quite pleasant.

It was the end of another beautiful spring day, and although I loved how all of this felt, I couldn’t deny the storm threatening to gather within my heart. This had led me to be much quieter, and Rayne had noticed it from the moment he’d come home.

I had been quite talkative to him ever since we’d met, so for me to be this way was unusual and probably concerned him. “Oh, I’m sorry,” I apologized.

“I spent a day out and am a bit tired, so I haven’t felt as talkative.” It was a reasonable enough explanation, and I prayed that he would accept it.

I didn’t wish to address my worries tonight. It had been a long enough day.

“A day out? That sounds nice. Where did you go?” Rayne inquired, sitting back in his chair and looking interested.

“I went to Jumal. After hearing so much about it, I thought it would be nice to see it,” I answered.

“Jumal.” Rayne looked thoughtful. “It has been a while since I’ve been there, and it is one of the bigger and nicer villages.”

“My father is quite fond of it too, and he and Mother used to take Rin and me there quite often as we were growing up.” This was interesting.

Rayne was talking about his childhood. This could present a good opportunity for me to learn more about his past.

“It was a nice place to visit. I saw many different shops, and it was fun to listen to the Faeries playing their music. There also appeared to be quite a few different creatures around there,” I said as I finished up.

“It has always been quite diverse, and it’s considered a central trade location in these lands. Did you have the opportunity to look around the different shops there?” Rayne inquired.

“No. I just walked around and took in the sights for a while. I didn’t want to be gone too long and keep you waiting.” Yes, it was a lie, but I couldn’t bring myself to tell him about meeting Hailia or how she’d told me those strange things about him and his family.

Rayne stood and stepped in front of me, running his fingers through my hair. “I need to take you there myself then.”

“I’d enjoy being able to show you even more of the village, and there are places that one wouldn’t find if they are unfamiliar with it.”

“That would be nice.” I moved closer to him, touching his chest.

“You’ve had much to do lately, and I’ve missed spending my days with you.”

“I know. I’m sorry too.”

“I’ve been so involved in what I need to do that I feel I’m neglecting you a bit,” Rayne conceded, leaning his forehead against mine.

I couldn’t deny the effect he had on me even with such simple, sweet gestures. Everything about Rayne was so alluring, and despite my thinking that I could somehow get the upper hand on him, I felt like he bested me every time.

“What have you been doing? Have there been issues that your father has asked you to take care of?” I inquired.

Rayne shook his head. “I have something that I am trying to do. It’s just taken me a bit more time than I would’ve liked, that’s all.”

He still wouldn’t tell me exactly what he was doing. While I respected that there was a good reason for it, I couldn’t stop that pang of nervousness from crossing my heart.

Even if it was unreasonable, I wanted reassurance that Rayne would stay enamored with only me. “Then please.” I played with the open sides of his shirt.

“Remember to make time for me even if it is just at night. I wouldn’t wish to become nervous about your attention.” Rayne’s eyes softened and he brushed my hair back over my shoulders, letting it spill between his fingers.

“Of course, I will, and I can promise you that my affections will always belong to you. Never doubt how precious you are to me, my Luna. I could never be without you now.”

Such pretty words. Oh, how I wanted to believe them and quell the bits of doubt that had entered my mind.

After all, I simply wished to be happy and fall in love. Being a beta to him was wonderful, but knowing that he loved me would be beyond that.

“I would never wish to be without you either. You have changed my life in so many ways already, and I do love being yours. I never thought I could feel so happy as you make me,” I confessed.

Rayne kissed my forehead. “I know you’ve had a rough life, but I want you to be happy with me.”

“Perhaps we can even bring back each other’s happiness,” he whispered against my skin. He pulled back a little to face me.

“Why don’t we go out this evening? I’d love to show you how beautiful the night sky looks from the fields of flowers.”

“That sounds wonderful, but are you certain it is safe for us to be out after sunset?”

“You’ve mentioned before that it can be dangerous in the forest once night falls,” I reminded him.

“It can, but you will be very safe with me,” Rayne promised me. I smiled, holding his face as I gave him a soft kiss.

“All right. I do trust you, and if you say we will be safe, then I believe you.” It’s funny to think about, but it appeared that simple kisses were not easy for us to stick to.

I was beginning to wonder if Rayne’s libido would always match my own. How interesting when one thought of how others spoke about what I may have inherited from my father.

I moaned as he held me closer, pushing his tongue past my lips to caress my own. A delightful shiver went through me as his fingers traced the curves of my hips before he held them, pressing my pelvis into his.

There was a seductive smile on Rayne’s face as he pulled back a little, then whispered in my ear. “It’s so hard for me to resist you.”

“Even one kiss from you sends my mind into bliss.”

“Is that so?” I teased.

I let my hand roam down his chest to his groin, feeling the growing bulge there. “Would you like me to satisfy your desire?”

Rayne drew in a sharp breath as I stroked him harder. “You know I would.”

I pulled him over to one of the plush chairs, making him sit down. “Relax then,” I softly urged him.

“Just enjoy my taking care of you.” I’ll confess that while a small part of me wanted to make sure I continued pleasing him, I also thoroughly enjoyed doing so.

Everything about Rayne was so gorgeous, so sexy to me. I honestly could’ve spent hours pleasing him in whatever way he desired me to.

Rayne reclined in the chair, and I knelt before him. Slowly, I undid his pants and freed his arousal.

He was already quite hard, and I felt a thrill of excitement as I gently stroked him. The sight of him stirred something deep within me, and I couldn’t resist running my tongue up his length, savoring the erotic taste.

I heard him moan softly, and when I glanced up, his eyes were closed. ~Enjoying this, are we?~ I thought with satisfaction.

~Then I’ll give you what you want.~ I continued to tease him with my tongue, circling his head before trailing it up his length.

Rayne was doing his best to remain still, but I could feel his body twitching sporadically. Wanting to test his limits, I licked under his tip, knowing that this was a surefire way to drive him wild.

Rayne let out soft cries that gradually turned into moans of increasing intensity. His hips bucked slightly, and a small stream of pre-cum leaked from his tip.

I giggled as I lapped it up. “Excited?” I teased, dipping my tongue into his opening.

“Luna!” he gasped. I kissed his head as I resumed stroking him.

“I bet I could make you climax like this. Would you like that?” Rayne somehow managed to regain some of his composure, though his breathing was still ragged.

His response was a low murmur. “You could, but you know I’d rather do that inside of you.”

“You are rather insatiable about that, aren’t you?” I observed, continuing to stroke him.

His arousal was still leaking, making my hand slightly sticky. “No matter what, you always insist on releasing yourself inside of me.”

“Because that’s my favorite part. I love filling you with me, and knowing that no other will fill you~ except~ for me,” Rayne murmured.

I chuckled, standing up to remove my dress and underwear. “Very true.”

“You are the only one I will ever allow within me, and the only one who will ever release his seed inside of me,” I agreed.

If I were to be completely honest, I preferred full intercourse too. There was something so wonderful about feeling him deep inside of me, his body pressed against mine as he took me and ultimately emptied himself into me.

Was this the part of me that was inherited from my incubus father? Perhaps, but I didn’t care.

All that mattered was that he was mine. Rayne removed his shirt and pants, allowing me to straddle him.

He positioned himself at my entrance, and I drew in a shuddering breath as he entered me, sliding down until his entire length was inside of me. “So beautiful,” Rayne murmured, cupping my breasts and kissing them.

“Ride me, Luna.” I did as he requested, my hips slowly moving up and down, letting him slide in and out of me.

He touched me as I moved, his hands roaming over my breasts, back, and hips while he kissed my neck and breasts. I moaned, quickening my movements when he began sucking my right nipple.

“Oh yes! Rayne!” I gasped. “That’s it! Ride me hard!” he growled, releasing my nipple before moving to the other.

My hips moved faster as he continued, and I could feel him thrusting in time with me as he gripped my backside. All coherent thought began to evaporate, replaced by the erotic sensations of our coupling.

It was as if my entire body was alive, every nerve on fire. The way his skin rubbed against mine, how he held my backside so tightly, the way his arousal filled me and caressed my inner walls, and how his tip hit my core, making me see stars.

It was almost too much, and I could feel the knot in my pelvis tightening to the point of being unbearable. “Rayne! I can’t…hold on…much longer!” I managed to cry out, clutching his shoulders.

This only spurred him on more. “Let go for me! Show me your truest lustful nature!” he demanded.

His words seemed to awaken something within me, and a wave of the deepest desire I’d ever felt coursed through me. I sat up again, undulating my hips in time with his, sensually working him.

It was as if I could feel both his pleasure and mine, and it was absolutely intoxicating. He was so close to climaxing, and all I wanted was to feel every part of it.

“Give it to me, Rayne!” I begged, grinding him into me harder. “Show me I’m yours!”

Rayne groaned, gripping my hips as he began thrusting hard and fast. It was as if we’d tapped into our most primal sexual instincts, and I threw my head back, reveling in every second of it.

Our pleasure continued to build, and I could swear I heard our heartbeats pounding in sync as we neared our climax. We were both so close! Just a little more!

Rayne cried out as his climax finally hit him, and I could feel his arousal jerking hard inside of me, filling me with warmth. It sent me over the edge, and I closed my eyes, letting out a loud cry of pure elation.

It was as if I was experiencing both of our climaxes, and it was almost overwhelming. I barely noticed as I leaned forward, moving my hips to take it all in.

We were both panting heavily as we came down from our high. As my mind began to clear and my body calmed, I realized what might have happened.

~Oh God!~ I thought. ~Did I just tap into my Succubus side?!~

Rayne’s soft chuckle brought me back to reality, and I pushed myself up a little to look at him. He was reclining in the chair, his eyes still closed, his body as flushed and sweaty as my own.

“You truly are incredible. I feel like I can barely move right now,” he commented, still sounding a bit breathless.

“I’m sorry. I should be more careful. I hadn’t realized that side of me would come out,” I apologized, feeling guilty that I might have drained him a bit with our lovemaking.

“Don’t apologize.” Rayne finally opened his eyes, gently touching my face. “I have no fear of that side of you, and you did not harm me.”

“I’m only out of breath because I’ve never experienced such intense pleasure before, and I want to experience it as much as I can now.”

“You want me to bring you to the brink like this? But what if I end up hurting you? Beings like my father drain their lovers through such means,” I warned him.

Rayne didn’t seem concerned. “Yes, I’m aware that most would be susceptible to that, but I’m strong enough to block such a thing from happening while still experiencing the intense pleasure from you.”

“You can?”

“Do not underestimate the abilities of a superior alpha, my dear,” Rayne said, giving me a gentle kiss. “I am to be the ruler of these lands someday, and I can do many things that no others save for my father and brother can do. That is why I do not fear anything with you. I know full well that I can handle whatever we do, and I welcome the intensity you will bring me. I’d dare say that I crave it.”

His seriousness was palpable, and I confess it made me feel much better. He could handle me, even with my heritage.

“I’m so happy to hear that. I’d never wish to hurt you with what I am,” I whispered, lying against him as he hugged me.

“You won’t, and I know you won’t hurt anyone else. You’re very gentle, Luna, and I’m certain others will see that in time,” Rayne reassured me.

While I appreciated his sentiment, I wasn’t certain that he was right about that. Hailia’s reaction to what I was had told me as much.

But for now, I was willing to simply agree. As long as I was with him, things had to work out.

We stayed in that embrace in silence for a few minutes, enjoying the comfort of it. I absently stroked one of his ears with my eyes closed, taking in the soft feel of that and his smooth skin.

It felt so nice to lie against him. I could’ve stayed there for hours if I was able.

“I hate to say it, but we probably should get ourselves cleaned up if you still wish to go out with me,” Rayne finally suggested.

“Yes, I know, and I do want to do that with you,” I reluctantly agreed. I sat up with my hands against his chest, feeling that he was still inside of me and the stickiness between my legs leaking onto his pelvis.

I grinned at him. “I certainly brought the beast out in you again, didn’t I?”

Rayne returned my mischievous smile. “You did, and I hope you’ll do it again later.”

I leaned down and kissed him. “Hmm, I’d love to,” I whispered against his lips.

I did feel much better about things now, especially knowing that I wouldn’t hurt Rayne with my darker side. It made me believe that it was more proof that we belonged together, that we’d been meant for each other all along.

But little did I know that this was only a small reprieve for us, and the real issues were yet to come. They would also be issues that would test not only the love blooming between us, but my very sense of self, and my belief in whether I could ever belong.