The Alpha Prince's Mate (Book 7 Of The Regal Eclipse Pack Series)

Chapter 30

Ethan was more excited than he was admitting to. The thought of finally seeing her naked was very arousing. He couldn't wait. But outwardly, he remained as calm as he could. He prided himself on being in control, but this week, that control had been put to the test like never before.

He took what he could get from her though and relished in those moments, but he was starting to realize she wanted more, and so did he.

He was also starting to realize that she wasn't comfortable with her body, something that kind of shocked and annoyed him. How could she not be? She was incredibly beautiful, and he caught himself frequently staring at her, mesmerized by her.

He gazed at her now, looking at her amber eyes. She was so perfect and completely unaware of it. That in itself was kind of a turn on.

He watched her finish eating and could tell she was nervous. He waited until she was done and then scooted back from the table. "Mila come here."

She stood and walked over to him.

"Sit."

She looked at him for a moment then plopped down on his thigh.

He wrapped an arm around her. "Are you still sore?"

"Not unless you press my bruises," she said with a giggle.

He grimaced. "What about your lip?"

She gently reached up and touched it. "It's fine."

"You're sure?" He wanted badly to kiss her, to really kiss her, but he didn't want to hurt her.

"Are you afraid of hurting me?" she asked.

"Yes." He watched the flicker of emotions across her face. She was calmer now, less nervous.

She suddenly looked at him. "Is that why you haven't really kissed me?"

He gave her a lazy smile. "Yeah. I didn't want to hurt you. Hurting you would kill me."

Her mouth dropped open. "Literally?"

He laughed. "No. But it would break my heart to hurt you." He gently reached out and touched her cheek. The bruising he hated was the main reason why he hadn't touched her.

She smiled at him. "You can kiss me, Ethan. I want you to."

His lips curved into a smile as his gaze settled on her full mouth. He pressed his lips to hers, gently at first and then increased the pressure, waiting to see if she flinched at all.

Instead she opened her mouth to him, and his tongue pressed inside, exploring her. She made a soft noise, arousing him further and he took his time, enjoying the tingles and their first real kiss.

"Are you ready?"

She stared at him, a slightly dazed expression on her face. "For what?"

He smirked. "Your shower."

"Oh." Her eyes were on his lips.

"Do you need me to kiss you again?" He smirked at her. That kiss had really affected her. It had him too; he was just better at hiding it. Though if she were to reach down, she'd know.

That thought did nothing to help him either as the thought of her hands on him aroused him even more.

"You're eyes are really changing," she murmured.

"Mmm," he said against her neck before his lips found hers again.

She wrapped her arm around his neck and he pulled her closer, so her full breasts were pressed against his chest as he continued to devour her mouth. He finally stopped, reminding himself that he really didn't need to be more aroused than he already was when he got in the shower with her. "I need to get your arm wrapped."