Chapter 29 - Umiko

My heart is still pounding when Fenriz picks me up in his arms and carries me over to the shower. A few minutes ago, I almost lost my life when dumb luck and stupid courage saved me. I’m just happy that I’ve been training with Ahmya; otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to conjure my tails or strength.

After placing me on the tiled floor, Fenriz regulates the water, then turns to me. He puts one hand on my hip and the other on the back of my neck as he peers down at me.

“Are you sure you’re ready? We don’t have to do this simply because your mother asked for a grandchild; we can wait until you’re ready,” he says, stroking my cheek gently with the pad of his thumb.

I shake my head. “I want this; I want you,” I say while blushing and Fenriz nods before leaning down to claim my mouth with a fierce kiss.

I wrap my arms around him to return the embrace and absolutely love the feeling of his skin on mine. His body is all muscle, yet I still mold myself into him. I close my eyes when he ki