Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 72065 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 72065 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
So much had happened that day, that Aleena felt completely worn out. When Bear sat on the side of the bed, still holding her, she snuggled against his broad chest and breathed in his warm, spicy, comforting scent.
“Oh my Bear,” she whispered. “Thank you for bathing me and making me feel so much better. Is this what happens during the bathing time in the Claiming period you told me about?”
“Something like this…though if we really were doing the bathing time, I’d be massaging you all over with scented oils now,” Bear rumbled.
“Mmm, that sounds nice,” Aleena admitted. “You know, I think I saw a bottle of massage oil in the bathing accoutrements.”
“Hmm…and would you like me to treat you like it’s our Bathing week?” he asked. Aleena saw the light in his eyes—which were golden once more—and heard the eagerness in his deep voice.
She was feeling eager herself, to be honest. She liked the idea of her new husband’s big hands rubbing all over her naked body.
“Yes, my Bear. If…if you want to,” she admitted breathlessly.
“Mmm, I more than want to, baby,” he assured her. “Let me just get things ready.”
And he put her on the bed and went into the other room, leaving Aleena to anticipate what was to come.
29
BEAR
Bear found the massage oil easily—it had a light, floral scent which was nice but not overpowering. He brought it into the bedchamber and then lowered the overhead lights till there was only a dim, golden glow to light the room. Aleena lay there, looking up at him with her big eyes filled with trust.
It touched him that she was allowing him to do this. It meant a lot to him that she was trusting him, especially after being brutally attacked. It made him angry to think that the Karpsians actually blamed the woman who was attacked in such a situation. What the fuck was wrong with these people, treating their women so badly?
He pushed the thought aside—it would only make him angry and he didn’t want to bring any Rage energy into this massage. Instead, he wanted it to be healing—a warm and loving time to let his new wife know how much he cared for her.
You’re caring a little too much, don’t you think? whispered a little voice in his head. What about your plans to disavow her once the negotiations are over? What about your vow?
Bear pushed the thought away. He wasn’t breaking his vow—he wasn’t going to Bond her to him—he was just going to massage her and make her feel good.
“Lay on your stomach, baby but you’d better take off your robe first,” he told her. “It’ll only get in the way.”
“Yes, my Bear.” Aleena slipped off the robe, revealing her smooth bronze skin and full curves. The lovely sight made Bear’s cock swell, but he tried not to notice that. This was all about her pleasure—he wanted to make her feel good and safe and comforted.
And he was willing to do anything to make that happen.
He started with her shoulders, massaging firmly but carefully. He didn’t use all his strength—not even half of it. She was delicate and he didn’t want to hurt her.
By the way Aleena was acting, he was doing a good job. She moaned happily and relaxed against the bed as he smoothed the oil over her skin and massaged it in carefully. He worked on the muscles of her shoulders and back—they were all knotted with tension. Before long he had her purring like a kitten as she melted completely under his touch.
“Oh, my Bear,” she moaned. “How are you so good at this? I’ve never felt anything like it!”
“Just want to help you relax, baby,” he murmured, moving lower. “Do you mind if I massage you here?” He stroked a hand over her behind and she gave a little twitch.
“I don’t mind, my Bear. You are my husband—you can touch me anywhere. My body is yours to do with as you wish,” she said, sounding slightly breathless.
Bear frowned.
“I don’t want to touch you just because I can—I want to touch you because you want me to. You have the right to tell me no—I won’t be upset if you do.”
“But I don’t want to tell you no.” Aleena turned her head to look over her shoulder at him. “I want to tell you yes—I want you to keep touching me. It feels so good!”
As she spoke, she arched her back and spread her thighs a little—just enough to show him a hint of her soft little pussy nestled between her legs.
Bear nearly groaned at the sight. Gods, he couldn’t help remembering how wet and tight she was. And it almost seemed like she was offering herself to him. His shaft was so hard it hurt but he tried to ignore it.