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She frowned for a moment. “Do you want me?”
Bao pulled her into his arms. “So much. I know this is right. I’ll tell you what the Father told us when we discovered BrOdByc’s bands chose Casey. Up until that happened earlier this month, we thought our tattoos were simply identifying marks. Casey was a surprise. The Father said, ‘I didn’t want to leave your choice of female to fate. So, the first thing I did was mix my DNA with genetic material from the dragon king on Megoth. That is where you get your mating bands. The bands will only react to the perfect woman for you. They also ensure that you are the perfect man for her.’ I know you are perfect for me, Cat. You’ll be committing your life to me. I just want to make sure I’m perfect for you.”
The room was quiet for several moments. Bao let her think things through. Soon, she demanded. “Kiss me.”
Bao didn’t ask if she was sure. He lowered his head and claimed her lips. Putting his heart and soul into the kiss.
Breathless, Cat pulled away. “I’ve never felt this way before. I’m willing to believe in fate and the bands. I already believe in you.”
Smiling, BaOBy rolled up his sleeve again. He turned toward Cat. “Whenever you are ready, all you need to do is touch my arm beside the bands.”
There was no hesitation. Cat traced his bands with her fingers and then set her palm beside them. Within moments, the smaller dark markings slipped onto her hand and disappeared under the skin. She sighed. “I guess that is it.”
He hugged her to him. “For now… yes. I think tomorrow there will be more to it.”
Catalina
Catalina woke… feeling amazing. Nothing hurt. Or felt different. Did that mean the process didn’t work? Or did the mating bands heal her? She remembered little from last night. She dreamt Baby carried her to bed. If that were real, she’d like to do it again when she was conscious.
Rolling over, she came face to face with Baby. His eyes were open, and he was smiling.
“Your bag is in the corner. BinjaOB and the brothers rescued the women. They are safe.”
She frowned. “Who is taking them to Grace?”
“Several brothers left when it was still dark. They took the women in the DoMicile. We will stay here for a few weeks and help with anything Binj needs. You heard Falcon, it will take us half the time to go the same distance. You’ll be with them soon.”
“And me? Did everything go okay?” Cat whispered.
Baby lifted his hand, and with a fingertip, pushed the hair out of her eyes, smiling at her. “Yes. You are safe. Cameron was pleased with how well it went. The bands healed you while you slept. How do you feel?”
“Really good. Better than good. So, did you want to explain more about the mating bands?” she hinted and scooted a little closer to him. Then frowned. She looked down and raised the blanket. Cat turned to him, shocked. “I’m naked.”
Grinning, he leaned in. “Let me see.” He lifted the blanket and laughed. “So, you are. I am too. Naked.”
Cat laughed and pulled her hand out of the covers. She cupped Baby’s face and gasped. “Look at my wrist! Now I have tattoos that look like yours.”
“You have the marks on both wrists. Want to see what I can do with them?” he asked.
Cat frowned. He was acting weird. Like her answer wasn’t important to him. When it really was. “I do. Show me.”
Baby reached toward her and slid his hand down her arm. Lightly, he stroked the mark on her wrist. Catalina felt it vibrate, and then it disappeared. Her entire body clenched. “Oh,” she gasped. “What was that?”
Her eyes widened. “Baby?” Her voice shook when she felt the bands move through her body. The sensation was incredible. She wanted more. “Do that again!” she demanded.
Baby laughed. Cat curled closer to his side and pressed her naked body against his. His deep groan made her grin. Curling his much taller body around her, Baby put a finger under her chin, tilted her head back, and leaned over to capture her lips.
That first kiss unraveled her. Catalina’s tension disappeared. In all her life, she never thought about sex—other than as something to avoid. She was lucky none of her owners wanted that from her.
But this wasn’t sex. It was love. The softest touch. The gentlest kiss. She knew love would escalate to sex and the breathtaking excitement would grow. She was ready for it. In fact, she demanded it. “More!”
As he kissed her, she could feel the bands settle at her breast. Pulling away, she panted. "The bands. I feel them—" She palmed her breast. "—here. It feels... amazing." She panted.
Baby grinned. “I can make it feel even better,” he murmured and bent his head.
She didn’t stop him. Her body tensed when his hand came up and cupped her flesh. It felt incredible. Desperate for more Cat bent into his touch. Moaned and shifted, pressing into his palm. Then the bands vibrated. Moved as Baby feathered a thumb over her nipple. The mating bands responded to his every whim, driving her need higher.
Catalina’s eyelashes dropped, and she sighed with delight when he laved her nipple. The bands thrilled her for long seconds, then moved again, this time heading south. But she didn’t care. Her entire focus was on his mouth.
