I woke up to Drakos kissing me all over my face and throat. My eyes flickered open and I shuffled, turning my head to stare at him groggily.

He kissed my shoulder, and I smiled faintly at him. "Hey,"

His lips met with mine in a brief kiss before he gave me his charming smile. "Hey, love. You slept well?" He got in bed beside me, spooning me from behind.

He was dressed casually, his hair slicked back from his ethereal face. I couldn't believe I slept with a hot, crazy guy like him. Let alone a half-dragon. Life's strange.

Then I remembered his question and answered, "Like a rock. What time is it anyway?" I glanced around the dimly lit room.

"It's after ten p.m. You slept for almost four hours." He wrapped his arms around my small, round belly posessively. "Mine." He kissed my neck and shoulders. "All mine."

"You're a bit clingy tonight," I turned slightly to face him. "You want some ass?" I asked, eyeing him suggestively.

He chuckled, his soft lips exposing his fangs a bit. "Why do you always associate cuddling with sex?"

I shrugged, "Because it eventually leads to it."

He shook his head with a grin, snuggling closer to me. "I do agree that your body calls out to me, even during sex I find myself eager to spill my seed within you."

"Pervert," I muttered, and that only made him hold me tighter.

"I'm your pervert." He purred and nibbled my ear. "I brought something for you."

My interest piqued, I rolled over to face him with unveiled excitement. "What is it?"

He turned over, reaching inside the drawer of the side table, fishing out a small, golden box, wrapped with thin, royal blue ribbons, and held it up to me. "Open it."

My eyes settled on the box that was so small in his large calloused hands. What was it? I instantly knew that it was jewelry of some sort. But what exactly? He couldn't possibly be proposing. My heart suspended in my chest as I took it from his hands.

I resumed my staring, feeling a rush of apprehension and incitement.

"Go ahead, love, open it." His crimson eyes held me with smoldering intensity. I held his gaze for a moment, then I started pulling away at the swirly ribbons.

When I finally got the box free of its confines, I released a breath, slowly removing the top, gasping. Inside was the most gorgeous pendant I've ever laid my eyes on. I placed the box down between us and gently pulled it out with trembling hands.

The diamond in the necklace sparkled in the lamplight as I brought it up to gape at it. The heart-shaped ruby nestled between a gathering of diamonds taking the shape of the pendant.

I couldn't believe my eyes. This must have cost him an arm and a leg.

I felt his gaze like the sun's burning rays on my skin. I held it in my open palm as I leveled my eyes with his. "Drakos--how much--how much did you pay for this?"

"The price doesn't matter. What matters is if you find it to your liking. It signifies my undying love for you." He said softly."

I bit my lip and felt hot tears sting my eyes. Why the fuck am I getting so sappy over this? It's not manly. I closed my eyes and tried to control my emotions. I opened them and focused my hazel eyes on his crimson one's.

"I love it," I held it to my chest as if to cherish it and hold it to my heart. "I've never received a gift like this before. I--I thank you." I fumbled with my words.

His body sagged, seemingly relieved that I adored it.

"Let me place it on for you." He took it from my hands, imparting a kiss on my lips before I turned around and bared my neck.

"You have such a slender, kissable neck," He complimented, his warm breath gusting over my throat, causing goosebumps to run across my skin. My cock throbbed and I parted my lips, feeling a rush of desire.

He brought the jewel around my neck and clasped it, allowing it to settle right below my throat. It felt like it belonged there and I ran my hand over it, in awe at its beauty.

Another kiss landed softly on my temple and my eyes fluttered shut, enjoying his affection.

Something must be wrong with me. I'm soaking in his kisses and his gentle touch like a virgin. Whispered caresses, that had me quivering with need.

"Drakos," I gasped, tilting my head to give him all that he sought for, slowly sinking imminently into his pool of pleasure.

"I want to make love to you while you wear it." He licked and sucked my throat, snaking his hands down my arms, intertwining our fingers. "Please, say yes." He breathed against my ear.

When he says it like that, so lowly, so seductively, ghosting his promises in my ear, I couldn't help but melt in his arms. I managed a nod, leaning against him, loving his body heat, his comforting embrace, and his tantalizing kisses.

Oh, how this man brings out my slutty side. I'm such a whore. Why can't I control my urges? It takes only him whispering in my ear and I'm all his.

I couldn't deny the strong chemistry between us and how I felt cherished by his gift.

Did he really care for me? Can I trust him to hold my heart?

All rational thoughts dissipated when his hand cupped my aching erection.

His lips trailed wet kisses down my spine and I shuddered, my toes curling. Drakos was passionate tonight and I loved it. I can pretend that he loved me just for tonight. It wouldn't hurt to live in my deepest fantasy.

He undressed me, making good his promise that night.

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