Distilled morning light caressed Visena's cheeks as her eyes fluttered open upon the most captivating view. It felt like she was dreaming. She stared at the chiselled outline of her mate's back through a well-fitting long-sleeved shirt. The gods indeed had a hand in sculpting him. The house felt warmer with him in it too.

He must have noticed her breathing quicken because he turned and nearly dropped the contents of his bowl. Gideon's eyes were tired, cupped by dark circles, but he quickly rushed to her side, leaving his food steaming on the counter. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." Visena smiled at her mate. She reached to stroke his cheek when he pulled back as if burned.

"Explain first. What the hell was that? I thought I'd lost you."

"Me? No way." The joke fell flat, and she cleared her throat, hoping the redness creeping up her neck would wane quickly. "I was still healing from my last shift, and I guess leaving a Fae realm before fully healed... Really hurts."

"What do you mean, Fae realm?"

"The flat stones outside create a Fae ring. I thought you were going to run through it...."

"In wolf form." Gideon finished the sentence, and realisation dawned on him. "I would have lost my memories."

Visena heard the robin chirp loudly outside just as he finished speaking. Its repetitive peeps sounded particularly mocking that morning.

"I'm sorry for scaring you, I just-"

Her words were cut off with a kiss. Gideon's lips were soft, but his mouth moved roughly across hers. Passion fueled them both as his body climbed atop hers on the couch. Her hands moved to his face and pulled him closer, breathing him in. He did the same.

Gideon's body pressed the length of hers, and she felt him. All of him. His hands trailed along her sides to her waist and slipped between their bodies. Deft fingers danced across her pants and gingerly probed the waistband, making Visena groan. Too much fabric separated them; it was suffocating.

"Off, take it off," she whispered. An appreciative growl sounded from Gideon's throat. He lifted himself, barely detaching their lips to throw off his shirt. Visena shimmied out of her top and dropped it to the floor with a coy smile, breasts on full display under the morning light. She reclined her head against the couches armrest allowing her lover to drink her in. 

"You are so beautiful." His head dipped to her neck and kissed a trail to her chest. With the swirl of his tongue and nip of his teeth, Visena's nipples hardened. His loving touch thrilled her. Wetness dampened her underwear as he continued back to her throat, and she bared it to him. The only man she would ever submit to. His throaty growl made her back arch.

"Do we have time?" Her breathy moan barely reached Gideon's ears.

"We have until two. Then we'll have company."

She rocked her hips against his, eliciting a groan. "What time is it now?"

"About nine."

Visena's sly grin had Gideon hardening further. She didn't think that feat was possible. "Well then... We better get started."

Gideon didn't need to be asked twice. He climbed off the couch with Visena in tow and threw her over his shoulder. The Fae woman squealed, kicking her feet which only encouraged her mate to spank her. The sting felt so good, and her body stilled.

"Good girl." Gideon's voice was at least an octave deeper than usual and held a sexy rasp.

Visena had to cross her legs to stop the wetness from travelling when she was suddenly thrown onto a satin grey duvet tightly tucked into a firm mattress. Previously settled dust exploded around them, creating a glittering illusion from the warm sunbeams. It felt as if they were inside a snowglobe that had been vigorously shaken. Then, just when Visena was about to sneeze herself to death, the window opened by itself and coaxed out every particle, skin cell or otherwise. 

Seeing the house's evident magic was exciting and slightly disturbing.

"Do you think it's watching us?"

"Who?" Gideon questioned as he climbed above her. His knee spread her legs apart, her eyes widening along with them.

"Uh...The house." Her voice struggled to stay at a whisper as his fingers glided up her inner thigh.

"Maybe." Gideon's eyes phased green to gold.

Electric sparks zapped Visena's centre. "Fuck it." She grabbed his face and pulled him to her again past frenzied lips and fumbling hands, her tongue entangling with his in a dance. Two pairs of hands moved to each other's waistbands, and the duo laughed.

"Are you ready?" Gideon swallowed, searching his mate's eyes.

"What are we gonna do?" Visena wasn't sure how everything worked. Sexually yes, innately and with a bit of insight from Prim. Mating, no.

"I won't mark you if that's what you're thinking. There's usually a whole ceremony for that part."

Her nerves receded until she felt a wave of peace encapsulate her. "Then yes. I am so ready." She finished removing her bottom layer and helped Gideon do the same, never letting her gaze roam from his face.

The gauze curtains fluttered across the window, ensuring privacy as they explored each other. Gideon moved with the unhurried grace of a man who wished to make love forever. He shuffled back across the bed, letting his tongue create a path from nipple to navel, stiffening at each reactive stirring from Visena. She squirmed as his mouth explored lower, tickling her inner thighs, folds and core. 

Gideon raised his finger to her pursed lips, and she wrapped her tongue around it, sucking lightly. Once adequately moistened, he pressed it through her slick pink folds and deep inside her. His tongue spun circles on her core while his finger curled and uncurled. 

Her body shuddered from his touch. And when he moaned against her, she nearly lost all resolve. Yet, she didn't want it to end either. She felt herself climbing to the height of pleasure and promptly got down.

"Not yet..." she panted before pulling his lips to hers and expertly flipping her mate on his back. He grinned up at her before grabbing her thighs and pulling her over him. 

Gideon made his face, her seat. 

Heat flushed through Visena like wildfire. She reddened as his mouth suctioned to her, and he moaned again. 

"Oh my god...." Her hips had a mind of their own, rocking against him. It was almost too late this time. She nearly let go when she came to her senses.

"I said not yet!" She stood above her mate, who smirked devilishly.

"What a view."

Visena blushed harder and walked backwards until she reached his calves. She knelt, perching between his toned legs, and finally, her gaze wandered to his phallus. He was hard but silky smooth. Visena thought briefly of the contradiction as she lowered her lips to meet him. A drop of white fluid beaded at the opening, and she licked it off. Gideon's fists clenched in his hair, and he rubbed a hand down his face.

She didn't want to finish first. But perhaps she could coax a climax from him. He was already so damn hard.

Her mouth took him in deeply while her eyes watched her mate lose his mind. She resisted the urge to smile as she moaned with him in her mouth. His knuckles were bone white, clenching the sheets as she moved up and down. She would swirl her tongue in languid circles at the height, drawing out a mix of moans and growls.

He was close. But he caught on to her plans and sat abruptly lifting the Fae into his arms.

"I never got the chance to tell you earlier." His voice was no more than a harsh whisper as he placed a tender kiss on her swollen lips. "Visena, I fucking love you more than life itself. I love you. I have always loved you."

He kissed her deeply then as her legs wrapped around his waist. She was ready for him. More than ready. With a lift of her hips, she positioned her opening above him and paused, waiting for permission. Gideon's pelvis tilted until he brushed against her wet entrance to consent. All breathing stopped as Visena's heat enclosed him. Lowering herself entirely with a gasp, she felt him fill her. They were a perfect match.

A crisp breeze whipped through the open window, cooling their slick bodies as they whispered sweet I love you's and moved as one in tantric rhythm. 

Visena rocked and touched herself until she finally reached the precipice of pleasure once more.

This time, she let herself fly.

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A/N

First off, I hope you read my warning last chapter and didn't read this in public cause *fans face* this wasn't for the faint of heart. Is anyone else blushing?

Love scenes are so hard to write well, and it honestly took so long writing this, so I'm hoping it flows smoothly and adds value to the story (honest opinions welcome!).

Secondly, thank you for reading this far. We're getting close to the show doooown. So get ready!!!

Until next time,

K <3