The first kiss with Emeric was pure fire, and it didn't take long for those same sensations I had experienced hours earlier with Alan, when I believed he was also my mate, to awaken. Emeric must have sensed it because the kiss lasted until our tongues felt free to play, and they were mimicked by our hands, which then began to caress our bodies.
"I've desired you so much, princess, that I'm sure I will love you for the rest of my life," Emeric whispered against my ear as his strong brown hand roamed my waist, almost encompassing it entirely with its impressive size.
I let myself be carried away by the excitement of that moment, which revived what had been about to happen when I was willing to surrender to Alan, believing him to be my mate.
Our mouths met again, and this time my hands roa
