Starlight

8

I sit beside Vossan as dinner is served, my eyes locked on Nesta at the head of the table. I watch as she toys with Feyre, bickers against Cassian's annoyances. Her eyes continue to check on Elain, sat beside Cassian at the table.

I like her. My voice whispers down the bond to Vossan, purposely allowing it to dance across it as it makes it way to him. His eyes snap to mine across the table, hunger building within them.

Is that the only thing you like? His own voice purrs against the bond, sending shivers down my spine. Continue to play with me, starlight, and only one thing will be waiting for you upstairs. I grin at him as I take a slow bite of my food.

And who says I'll allow you? The hand holding his utensil has long since frozen, his only focus on where I sit across the table from him, how far the gown I wear cuts toward my breasts.

I don't think you'll be able to resist, Celesta. His words are smooth as silk as they make their way into my mind, just the sight of his intense, lust-filled eyes, the way he says my name, sends my legs wobbling.

No, I don't think I will either. A nudge comes from under the table, Cassian kicks Vossan's leg and removes his attention from me. Vossan bares his teeth at the commander who stares back with a smirk.

"Behave." Rhysand says from down the table, staring at the two men. Vossan and Cassian straighten once more and continue to work on their food.

Once the dinner has ended, Vossan heads upstairs to see the three bedrooms and I help Nesta clear the table of dirty dishes.

"Don't you have servants to do this for you back in your court?" Nesta says, her voice like ice. I offer her a gentle smile back and carry the dishes to the sink.

"Vossan and I own a manor away my brother's home. I do not allow servants there, I enjoy doing these things on my own." I lift the handle on the faucet and water begins to flow, Nesta watches me carefully as I wash the mess away. After a few moments I turn the water off and lay the dishes out to dry. "Thank you Nesta, for allowing us to stay here with you. It is an honor to be among you and your family."

"I do not want you and your people bringing anything here that would cause harm." I shake my head and push myself off from my lean on the counter.

"I see your love for Elain, the instinct you have to protect her. I would never come here with the intent to bring her harm, or any of you, none of us would." She stares back at me, searching for truth in my eyes, before easing only slightly.

"Goodnight, Celesta." She heads up the stairs without a word. I let out a sigh and blow out the candle before following after her.

I barely close the door to our room when Vossan appears in front of me, pushing me against its wood as he braces a hand against it on either side of my hips.

"You keep me waiting, starlight." He purrs into my ear, his breath sends chills down my body.

"It wouldn't be any fun if I gave you what you wanted, would it?" I say, my voice low. I sense the ward wrapping this room, trapping any sound within its walls, and grin at him.

"You didn't think I'd let you keep all those.... lovely noises you make to yourself, did you?" His hands travel down my body, tracing every curve, until they travel back to my neck. He wraps his hands around it, never enough to hurt, and pulls my lips to his.

I open my mouth to him, his tongue slides in and dances with mine. I groan as the taste of him fills me, consumes every thought in my mind. He lifts me by my waist and carries me to the bed, gently laying me down as he pulls away from my mouth, watching me sprawled out in front of him. I suddenly stand before him, nudging him back a few steps, before I slip an arm from my gown. Without moving my eyes from his, I pull my other arm free and let the silk gown flow off my body, revealing my harden breasts to him.

A deep, lustful growl comes from his throat as he pounces on me, pushing me back into the bed with a hand on my breast. His name escapes my mouth in a moan as he kisses down my body, moving past the apex between my legs and instead kisses the inside of my thighs.

"Vossan..." I groan at his teasing, he grins as he looks up at me. Slowly, his tongue moves to the soft spot the heat in my body has been begging him to touch, the first lick sends a rush of pleasure up my body. He slips one finger inside me, then another as he continues to stroke his tongue up and down.

"My starlight." He whispers as he pushes me over the edge, sending release through my body as I tighten around his fingers. He brings the fingers to his mouth as the other hand works to undo his belts in one swift movement. I watch as his pants slip away and reveal the length hidden below them. He slowly unbuttons his tunic, eyes traveling up and down my naked body.

"Don't make me wait." I purr, running a finger over my nipple. He drops the tunic from his arms and prowls toward me, placing a hand on my hip as his lips connect with mine. I arch into his touch, feeling the first nudge between my legs. A hand wraps around my neck as he pulls my ear to his mouth.

"What do you say, sweet Celesta?" He breathes, I can almost feel the grin that finds its way to his lips.

"Please," My voice low as the word leaves my lip, giving him the one word that will break the leash he holds on himself. His eyes fill with lust as he sheathes himself inside me, my hands bury themselves in his hair as his name slips past my lips in a moan. He continues to thrust in and out, again and again until he finds his own release inside me. I let out a breath as the warmth fills my body, he holds a tight grip on my waist as he catches his breath above me.

"You are beautiful." He breathes, I smile and pull him into me, our skin connecting. Swirls of magic erupt at the touch as he rolls to lay beside me, not letting me out of his grasp.