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Her eyes widened a fraction before she stepped closer, her face lifting to mine. Her lips were so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath against my skin. My heart was hammering in my chest and then, finally, our mouths met for a long, slow, sweet kiss.
It felt like coming home.
We explored each other, learning the shape of our lips and how to move in harmony. We kissed until I felt like I was going to burst from pure pleasure.
Selene's eyes were closed as we parted, a small smile on her lips as she leaned against me. "Thatwasdelightful," she said softly before pressing a gentle kiss to my cheek.
I smiled back before gathering her close once more, just wanting to stay in this moment forever.
But I knew that wasn't an option; we had two more chances and then it would be over. It was up to me now. I just had to find a way to delight her. Then I would be free to love her forever.
And that was all the motivation I needed.
I pulled away and smiled down at her. "No more talking," I said firmly before taking her hand in mine and leading her towards the nest of blankets. A spark of determination lit inside me, and I refused to let it go until our future was secure.
"I've got another idea," I said, thinking about all the ways in which touch could be used. "And if this doesn't work, then I am sure I know what will."
"Then why don't we just do that?" she asked, her voice high pitched and panicked. "Start with the thing you are sure of."
Should I admit I wasn't as sure as I sounded? No, now was not the time for that.
"This will help, either way. Do you trust me?" I asked, knowing I had asked this of her before, but needing to hear her say it again.
"I do. I just don't want you to die." She bit her lip, sharp teeth looking like they might cut.
"Neither do I. So, stay with me. Be with me. Feel everything as much as you can. I need you in here," I said, tapping her chest, "not up here." I stroked her hair, pushing it back from her face, my fingers ruffling her feathers as I moved.
My breath felt like it was coming harder now, like I was being choked with need for her, with the desire to stay alive. Selene stepped away from me, laying down on the blankets that formed her bed here. I realized for the first time that this wasn't where she normally lived; she'd been grounded by the damage I'd done to her, and this was only the safest place she could find in a hurry.
I pushed those thoughts away, knowing that I needed to stay in the moment to. To be here, with her, give these moments all my attention just in case they were the last ones.
Maybe, after this was all over, I could see where she really lived.
I knelt down beside her, my gaze moving across her body. Her wings were splayed behind her on the ground. The scrap of fabric that covered her breasts and torso had seen better days, and the skirt she wore only just hid the things I most wanted to see. Oh God, if only I could make love to her right now. I would show her so much delight.
But no sex. I couldn't thrust myself inside her to win this one. At least, not my cock.
I swallowed hard and moved closer to her, my hands skimming above her body, trying to think of where best to start. Massage could be delightful. It would feel good, especially after she'd been holed up in this hollow for days now. I just wasn't sure where to begin. Her back was a foreign country to me, as I had no experience with wings. It felt wrong to just reach out and touch her breasts, even though I yearned to.
I moved behind her, gently lifting her head so that I could get beneath her and rest it in my lap.
"What are you going to do?" she asked, looking up into my eyes.
She looked even more alien to me upside down, but the soft look of curiosity in her gaze drew me in.
"We call this a massage," I said, stroking the feathers around her face. They ruffled and twitched back, giving me more room. Her skin was smooth and soft, and if I'd been a more flexible person, I might have leaned over and kissed her again. I had to stay focused, though.
"Massage," she repeated, testing the word out.
"Close your eyes," I said, wishing that I'd thought to bring some oil. I'd just have to do my best. When she had relaxed against me, I placed my thumbs at the center of her forehead. With firm, gentle pressure, I worked in circular motions around her eyes and then up to her temples. As I worked, my fingers moved downwards, skimming over her cheeks before reaching the jawline.
I continued working until all the tension was gone from her face, feeling Selene's body relax completely beneath my touch.
"How does that feel?" I asked softly, barely daring to breathe in case it broke the spell.
She smiled up at me, her eyes still closed and her lips slightly parted. "It feels wonderful," she said dreamily before opening them fully and looking up at me. "Thank you."
I smiled back, feeling warmth bloom in my chest. Suddenly, all my worries seemed to drift away as I realized just how much I loved this woman—this beautiful, magical creature who had opened her world to me and given me a glimpse of a life I could never have imagined.
