Never during lovemaking had he ever felt every action so intensely. Every sensation was magnified tenfold, no, a hundredfold. And at the same time, he knew he could last longer, drive her higher and make her come harder than he had as a human. The thought of giving his woman more pleasure than before only added to his own desire. All doubts whether he could ever be enough for her were erased. The way she responded to him, the way she held his gaze and the way her love poured out to him, he knew what his new life would be like: happy and full of love. No hatred. No pain.
Yvette’s breathing changed, and Haven clearly heard her heartbeat increase. His own balls tightened at the knowledge of how close she was. Her lips parted. “Now. Bite me now.”
His eyes snapped to her neck, the vein underneath her skin pulsating. He dropped his head toward it, drawn to it by an invisible force. As he kissed the tender skin, he felt her shiver under his touch. Withdrawing from her pussy, he thrust back into her just as his fangs pierced her skin and lodged deep inside her.
When the first drop of her blood hit his tongue, the taste of it spreading like wildfire, his cock jerked inside her. A moment later, he felt her lips on his shoulder, her teeth grazing him, before she opened her mouth wider and plunged her sharp fangs into his flesh.
Haven’s control broke, and his orgasm crashed over him more powerful than any earthquake, any tornado, any tsunami. Every cell in his body exploded, and with every gulp of Yvette’s blood entering his body, pleasure escalated.
And then he felt it.
Felt her.
Yvette.
He could sense her, feel what she felt. Sense her love more intensely now. In his mind, he reached out to her.
Yvette, baby, I’m yours now.
My love. Her voice drifted through his mind, yet her lips were still pressed against his shoulder, her fangs still drinking from him as he was from her.
A moment later, he felt the approach of her orgasm and braced himself. When her muscles convulsed around his pistoning cock, another wave of pleasure hit him out of nowhere, sending him over the edge once more.
I’ll never let you go, baby.
How are you gonna make sure of that?
He thrust harder, his cock still as hard as before his orgasms. “Like this, baby, like this.”
Epilogue
One week later
Yvette waited with bated breath for Haven’s answer, even though she sensed his decision already. They both sat in Samson’s study, facing Samson, who sat in the comfortable armchair across from the Chippendale sofa.
Haven gave her a sideways look before he squeezed her hand and smiled.
Don’t look so worried, baby.
Then he looked straight at Samson. “I won’t take revenge. Drake did what he had to do to protect his race … I think given the circumstances, I would have done the same. He shouldn’t be punished for it. My mother was misguided.”
Yvette felt his pain when talking about his mother. And now that she was connected to Haven, she also knew what else his mother had done, that she’d killed Haven’s father because he’d tried to thwart her plan.
“She was wrong to try and harness the Power of Three. Nobody should be allowed to have such absolute power.”
Samson nodded, clearly pleased with the outcome. “I’m glad you made this decision. I will talk to Drake and make him aware of your generosity.”
Haven made an impatient hand movement. “Samson, let’s get this straight: this is not generosity on my part. It’s penance. I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your memory that I killed many vampires. I’m the one who should be punished.”
Yvette shot up from her seat. “No! I can’t allow that. Samson, you can’t allow Haven to be punished.”
Samson motioned his hand, making her stop. “Yvette, I have no intention of punishing your mate. So, calm down. I do have a proposition, however.”
Yvette allowed Haven to pull her back onto the couch. His arm came around her as he drew her close to his side, the warmth of his body instantly comforting her.
“What are you thinking of?” Haven asked, looking straight at Samson.
“You destroyed the Power of Three by sacrificing your human life. And we’re all grateful for that. Nobody would have ever forced you to do that for us.”
“I did it for Wes and Katie … uh, Kimberly. Guess I’ll never get used to her name.”
“No matter the reasons, we’re in your debt. You’re a great fighter, and show great leadership potential. I was wondering whether you’d like to join us at Scanguards.”
“You’re offering me a job?”