The Queen's Guard

Chapter 28

Content Warning: This chapter contains themes of grief, depression, and references to potentially harmful behavior. Reader discretion is advised.

The careless comment about marriage in another universe hung between them, the weight of it pressing down on the silence that filled the room. Maya's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, a sudden instinct to pull away, to retreat from the vulnerability of the moment. But Carina's hand lingered on her chest, the touch warm and reassuring, grounding her in place. Their bodies were intertwined, and as Maya hesitated, a small smile played on Carina's lips, a gentle, knowing curve that was reassuring.

Carina's fingers began to trace lazy circles over Maya's skin, feeling the steady beat of her heart beneath her palm. The warmth of Maya's body seeped into her own, a comforting presence that Carina had come to crave. She let her touch linger, her fingers moving with deliberate intent, teasing the edges of anticipation that hung between them like a delicate thread.

As Carina's hand drifted lower, Maya's breath hitched, the air around them thickening with a desire that was impossible to ignore. Maya's eyes fluttered shut as Carina's fingers continued their slow, tantalizing journey, every touch sending ripples of pleasure through her. Carina's touch was gentle, yet firm, each movement filled with purpose, as if she was exploring Maya's body with a reverence that spoke of love and longing. There was a certainty in Carina's exploration, as if she was mapping out every inch of Maya's body, committing it to memory like a sacred text, knowing that each curve, each scar, each shiver of response was something precious.

Carina leaned in, her lips brushing against the soft skin of Maya's neck. She felt Maya's pulse quicken under her mouth, a small gasp escaping her as Carina's lips found the sensitive spot just below her ear. The sound sent a jolt of desire through Carina, her own body responding to the heat building between them.

With a soft, teasing smile, Carina's hand slipped between Maya's legs, her fingers grazing the sensitive skin there. Maya's hips arched up instinctively, seeking more contact. Carina's touch grew more insistent, her fingers finding their way to the slick warmth.

Maya moaned softly, her hands tangling in Carina's hair as she urged her closer. Their lips met in a searing kiss, all heat and passion, the kind that left them both breathless and wanting more. Carina's fingers moved with purpose now, stroking and teasing, driving Maya closer to the edge with each deliberate movement.

Maya's body responded eagerly, her hips rocking in time with Carina's touch, every nerve in her body alive with sensation. Carina felt the tension building in Maya, the way her breath came in short, desperate gasps, the way her grip on Carina tightened as she climbed higher and higher.

"Carina..." Maya's voice was a breathy whisper, her plea for more evident in the way she clung to her.

Carina obliged, her movements becoming more focused, her fingers slipping deeper, finding the spot that made Maya cry out in pleasure. Their bodies moved together in a rhythm that was both familiar and exhilarating, each touch, each kiss, pushing them closer to the inevitable release.

Maya's back arched off the bed, her body tensing as Carina brought her to the edge. With a final, shuddering breath, Maya came undone, her body convulsing in ecstasy as Carina continued to draw out her pleasure.

Carina held her through it, her lips pressing soft kisses to Maya's flushed skin, her hand never ceasing its gentle caresses. When Maya finally came down from the high, she pulled Carina close, their bodies still entwined, their breaths mingling in the aftermath.