Burning Phoenix

Chapter 9: Mate

Arriving at his condo, Felix pushed the doors open and led her inside. The place is spacious and tastefully furnished, with a grand electric fireplace in the center. He closed the doors behind her. He turned to face her, his eyes sweeping over her with desire and tenderness. She fidgeted with the hem of her short skirt while looking at the ground. A small frowned formed across his face as he watched her. He took a step closer to her and lifted her chin to look at him. "Is something wrong?" he asked with a soft, concerned voice. "You seem nervous."

Looking at him, she replied, "Now that everyone knows my identity, it won't be long until everyone close to you knows as well." He nodded in understanding, his expression turning contemplative. "Yes, word will travel fast now. And the people close to me...they'll have questions, no doubt. Many questions." Not taking her eyes away from him, she asked, "What will you tell them about me?"

He gazed into her eyes searchingly. "I'll tell them the truth," he said quietly. "That you're the woman I've been waiting centuries for. The one I thought I had lost and would never find again. Most importantly, that you're my destined mate." She stepped closer to him, a breath away from touching his lips with hers. "I like the way that sounds, my Phoenix." He held his breath as she stepped closer, her lips barely an inch away from his. He felt her breath on his skin, sending a shiver down his spine. "Say it again," he demanded, his voice hoarse with desire. "I love the way it sounds when you say it." She sighed breathlessly against his lips. "My Phoenix. My destined mate."

He let out a low growl, his body reacting to the sound of her words and the feeling of her breath on his lips. His hands came up to grip her hips, pulling her close against him. "Say it again..." he demanded, his voice rough and urgent, "Say it again and I won't be able to hold back any longer." She slowly ran her tongue along her bottom lip. "Phoenix, my love, my mate, let's burn together."

His control snapped seeing her tongue snake out seductively to moisten her lip, her words sending a wave of fire through his veins. "Oh, my love," he breathed, voice strangled with desire, "You have no idea what you do to me. But if you want me to burn, then burn I will." He captured her lips in a searing kiss, arms wrapping around her possessively as he backed her up towards the bedroom. Once inside the bedroom, the backs of her knees hit the edge of the ornate bed. Her skirt fell to the floor in a gentle hush. She wore nothing but her t-shirt and panties. She gazed at him with the fire of desire burning in her eyes. He broke the kiss only long enough to take in her beauty, his breath catching in his throat at the site of her. His eyes raked over her body, burning with hunger and adoration. "My love," he whispered hoarsely from desire, "so beautiful. So perfect. My greatest weakness and my strongest armor." He reached out to touch the soft skin of her thigh, fingers gently tracing a path along her bare flesh. She shivered, goosebumps forming from the desire she felt. Hurriedly, she reached out and ripped the buttons off his shirt, sending them scattering across the floor. Her hands then reached for the waistband of his slacks. He chuckled softly at her hurry to remove his shirt, the sound quickly turning into a gasp as her hands reached for the waistband of his slacks, sending a jolt of desire straight to his core. "In a rush, are we?" he teased, his voice low and husky. "I like it when you're eager."

She kissed and nipped her way down the side of his neck and his bare chest as she began undoing the button and zipper of his slacks. "I've waited centuries for you. I'm done waiting." He shivered, the feel of her lips driving him wild. "I like the sound of that," he murmured. "No more waiting. No more denying ourselves what we want." He reached out to pull her closer, his hands roaming over her body, seeking to touch and caress every inch of her while quickly divesting her of her shirt. She pulled him backward onto the bed, wrapping her legs around his waist. She sighed happily, "Phoenix. My Phoenix."

He landed with a muffled thump on top of her while he gazed down at her with eyes filled with love and desire. "Yes, my love," he whispered as his hands roamed over her curves, tracing a path of fire wherever he touched, "I'm all yours. Your Phoenix. Your king." She arched her back, seeking more of his touch. "Touch me, Felix. Show me that I'm yours." He growled in response to her demand, his body instantly complying as his hands started to roam over her body. His touch was both gentle and possessive, fingers exploring every inch of her skin. "Mine," he murmured in a voice thick with possessiveness as his lips grazed along her neck, leaving a trail of kisses in their wake. "Every part of you belongs to me, my love. My precious bride." She gasped breathless with desire. Reaching around him, her hands went underneath his unbuttoned shirt to lightly scratch his back with her nails. Feeling her nails scoring his back, he let out a low moan. His desire darkened gaze sought hers as he groaned, "Do that again. I love the way you mark me as yours." His lips found her neck again, trailing kisses along the sensitive skin as his body pressed into hers, seeking to melt into her.

Complying, she ran her nails down his back again, rougher, leaving red marks streaking against his skin that made him grunt as the pain and pleasure sent a jolt of desire straight to his core. She thrusted her hips up to signal what she wanted. Looking down at her with hooded eyes, his body was tense and taut with need. "You drive me crazy," he whispered hoarsely. "You want this, don't you? You want me...now."

"Now, Phoenix," she whispered urgently as she brought his face to hers, kissing him roughly with passion. He let out a ragged sigh, his body thrumming with desire. Her rough, passionate kiss ignited a fire in him that he couldn't deny. He kissed her back fiercely, his tongue seeking and finding hers as his hands roamed over her body, claiming her with every touch. "I can't hold back any longer. I need you. Now." he growled against her lips, barely breaking the kiss to speak. She grabbed his hand, guiding him to the spot she wanted to be touched at most. He followed her guidance, his fingers finding their way to the warm, wet core of her. His touch was gentle yet firm while his actions were guided by a deep knowledge of her body and what she needed. "Like this, my love?" he murmured in a low, rough whisper against her ear as his fingers continued their manipulation. She moaned, feeling his skilled fingers touching her. He smiled at her moan, knowing he found the spot to make her react the way he wants. He increased the pressure of his touch, his fingers circling and caressing the sensitive flesh as he whispered huskily in her ear, "Does that feel good, love? Is this what you need?"

Unable to answer, she whimpered with need, wanting more than just his fingers. Smirking at her inability to answer, her whimpers fueled his desire to give her more. His lips found her neck again, nipping and kissing sensitive spots as his fingers continued to work their magic. "My love," he breathed, his words thick with desire, "Do you want more? Do you want me to take you completely?" Lost in her desire, she cried out, "Yes, Phoenix!" The sound of her breathless cry sent a shiver wracking down his spine, his desire reaching new heights. He growled against her neck, his hands shifting to pull off his slacks and his boxers. He pushed her onto her back, his body covering hers as he hovered above her, his eyes roaming her face. She heard him chuckle as he tore off the fabric of her panties, her body lying bare before him. His hands ran gently over her bare legs, his touch igniting a fire in their wake.

He smiled, watching her blush under his heated gaze, her arousal stirring something deep and primal within him. He lowered his body flush against hers, his hands cupping her face as he kissed her in a passionate, deep kiss that's all tenderness and need. His hips grinded against hers as he shifted to position himself between her legs. Not wanting to wait any longer, she grabbed his waist forcefully, bringing him fully into her, making her cry out in ecstasy. A guttural moan escaped his lips at the feel of being fully inside her. He claimed her lips roughly, their tongues entwining repeatedly. Her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him even closer to her. Her flushed face and panting breaths only served to fuel his desire for her even more. Her hips moved in time with each of his thrusts, her body begging for more. It took all of his self-control not to lose himself right then and there. Hearing her moans escalating, he sucked in a deep breath, her pleading moans making his thrusts rougher and quicker.

She moaned his name, ecstasy overwhelming her. He groaned loudly hearing her call his name, the sound making him dive deeper inside of her. Losing himself inside of her, each thrust bringing him closer and closer to the edge. He buried his face in her neck, his teeth grazing against her skin as he felt himself nearing climax. He was losing himself in her, in the feel of her body against his, in the sound of her moans, in the way she screamed his name. She stiffened under him as her climax came over her in waves. He felt the rush of wetness while the spasms squeezed him deliciously. She wrapped her legs tighter around his waist as his thrusts became more rapid, signaling to how close he was to climax himself. His own climax hit him with a force that sent an inferno of pleasure coursing through him. His forceful climax sent her into another one of her own, her body stiffening again as ecstasy claimed her again. Cresting that way of immense pleasure, Felix gazed into her eyes. His eyes reflected the blue flames of his lineage, but what captivated his gaze was watching her eyes gradually turn from sapphire blue to amethyst.

My mate. His inner phoenix rejoiced.