Lina lost count of how many times they did it. He put her in so many positions, she couldn't even process it. On her knees, against the wall, on the floor, on her back, there were so many different ways he filled her insides.

  By the time Kade was done with her, she could no longer move. Her throat felt hoarse from screaming in pleasure.

  Kade brought her to ecstasy so many times, her entire body was drained of fluid, only to be filled with his hot liquid.

  When Kade stopped, it was only because she was slipping in and out of consciousness.

  "My lovely bride…" Kade whispered, his mouth on her neck. His arms were wrapped around her, pulling her tight against him.

  Lina felt a sense of possessiveness in the way he held her. His powerful grip was firm. It was as if he'd murder anyone that dared to take her from his arms.

  "How can you be so sweet?" Kade asked, nipping at the mark he had previously made.

  Lina sobbed in response and he gently smiled.

  "No more?" Kade softly teased.

  "No more…" Lina weakly said.

  Kade was provoked by her tender stare. Her eyes were so watery it reflected his face. The energy was drained from her, but he had enough stamina to do it for an entire week. And he would, had it not been their first night together.

  Kade twitched inside of her. She stiffened, worry filling her face.

  "Well, you're going to have to let me go then," Kade mused.

  Her arms were still tangled on top of his shoulders. She seemed to enjoy hugging him.

  Kade rested his body on hers, but was careful to keep his weight off of her.

  Lina was as fragile as glass. Her body was warm and slick. He licked his bottom lip, wondering if she could go for a final round.

  "Sleep," Lina mumbled, her head rolling to the side.

  Lina could see the sky was turning blue.

  They had enjoyed each other's bodies all night long.

  This man was glowing with health. Lina weakly shifted her attention back to him. He looked like he wanted more.

  "Please?" Lina asked.

  "Sleep it is."

  Kade shifted away from her. She had been too tired to even protest. Her arms fell limply on her side. When he pulled out, she moaned.

  His expression darkened.

  "Seems like you want more," Kade murmured, watching as something slipped out of her garden.

  "My seeds are flowing out. We can't have that, can we?" Kade taunted. He inserted three fingers into her, causing her hips to buckle.

  "A-ah, I can't," Lina whimpered, but her eyes squeezed shut.

  With him gone, Lina felt empty. She was yearning for his hot body again. He left her thoughts hazy, but her heart ready.

  "Then we won't," Kade stated, pulling his fingers out with a soft laugh.

  Kade bent down and kissed her on the forehead. She froze at the action, but he continued. His mouth wandered onto her cheek, where he kissed the moistened skin.

  "Where are you going?" Lina protested when she felt the bed dip.

  Lina's eyes flew open. She was terrified at the thought of being abandoned in bed again.

  "Shhh, it's alright," Kade stated, grabbing her hand.

  His lips found each individual fingertip.

  "Let me clean you up," Kade said. "It won't take long."

  Lina didn't know what he meant. She watched with a freighted heart as he picked up a discarded piece of clothing.

  Kade slipped on his robe and tied it loosely on his waist, revealing his handsome chest.

  Kade paused and glanced at her. "But first…"

  Kade reached into the pocket of another piece of clothing on the floor. He pulled out a small knife. She froze.

  "The cut will hurt a bit," Kade murmured.

  Lina swallowed hard.

  "Do you trust me?" Kade asked.

  "I'll try?" Lina squeaked.

  Kade's lips twitched in amusement. He approached her, knife drawn. Her eyes widened like a prey caught in a trap. Gingerly, his fingers skimmed her pretty thighs. Her skin was soft and smooth. He brought the blade closer to her.

  "Did you enjoy tonight?" Kade asked her.

  Lina's face went red. "You already know—ow!"

  Kade had cut her. He watched small beads of red drip from her inner thigh. The cut was small and barely broke the surface. The blood dripped onto the already stained bed sheets. It was natural, like small blots.

  "Good girl," Kade murmured, stroking the back of her head. "Now wait for me, I won't be long, dove."

  Lina could only watch. She was too exhausted to even lift a finger. Some time passed and her eyes slowly closed. Soon, she was slipping into a deep and heavy sleep.

  Lina dreamed of Teran, their beautiful moon and the lush forest. Suddenly, something warm and wet was on her skin.

  "Hnn…"

  "Sleep some more," a soft voice told her.

  Lina felt comfortable and safe. She let out a small sigh, drifting in and out of slumber. Through her barely opened eyes, she saw a blurry Kade. His face alone was enough to reassure her.

  Kade wiped her thoroughly. Then, he wrapped her in the blanket and picked her up. Her head rolled to his chest as he carried her outside.

  The hallways were quiet and empty, just as he had instructed.

  Dusk was high in the sky, birds slowly coming out of their nests, and the crickets had stopped chirping. He brought her into his larger and spacious bedroom.

  The bed sheet had already been changed. They were fresh and warm, just for her.

  "Kade…?"

  "Yes, my dove?"

  Lina didn't respond. She wanted to make sure it was him. She was exhausted, but grateful for his completely different treatment. Letting out a content sigh, she rubbed her face into his chest.

  Lina felt herself being lowered onto a clean set of sheets. It smelled like the sun and instantly reminded her of Kade.

  "Would you like a bath?" Kade asked her.

  "I'm tired…"

  Kade's gaze softened. He had pushed her for far too long and hard. Kade had such high stamina that their whole night of passion hadn't tired him at all.

  Kade couldn't wait for the day when she could match his sexual stamina. The very thought aroused him. When that time came, he'd go on for days.

  "You'll be sore if you don't take a hot bath," Kade stated.

  Lina pouted in her sleep.

  Kade let out a small laugh. What a cute little thing she was. He threw off the old blankets and placed her into his bed. She shuddered at their separation and clung to him.

  "If you hold me like this, I'm going to want more," Kade teased, his fingers stroking her soft skin.

  Lina snored in response.

  Kade couldn't stop the smile that broke out. Sleep it was.

  Kade held her close to his body, protectively watching her. Her head and hand laid on his chest with his arms supporting her. He reassuringly patted her back. He ran his palms up and down, as he couldn't resist touching her.

  "Sleep well, my dove," Kade murmured, pressing his lips upon her hair.

  Kade breathed in deeply. She was beginning to smell like him now. Good. He had orgasmed inside of her so many times, she was likely his shape now. He revealed a dark smile at the thought.

  Kade continued to stroke her tiny back, lulling her into an incredibly deep sleep.

  "My innocent little wife…" Kade whispered, his grip tightening on her. She was going nowhere. He was going to make sure of it.

  Kade knew she had been too naive with men. She was taken advantage of.

  Once he got his hands on that fool, he'd have him tore apart limb by limb until there was nothing left of that man.