[Warning: The following contains mature content.]

  Kaden controlled his nerves. It had been a while since he last laid with a woman. In fact, its been hundreds of years. He was careful with her body. She felt like glass in his hands and he was terrified of shattering her.

  "Open your legs for me," Kaden gently urged her.

  Kaden placed a hand on her thigh and guided her. He settled himself between her legs, peering down at her. His breathing became uneven at her beauty. She was gorgeous. There weren't enough words in the world to describe her.

  "That's a good girl," Kaden murmured, spreading her further apart. He felt her quiver underneath his touch. He parted the lips of her garden and rubbed his hardened member against it. She whimpered, the thickness momentarily rubbing against her sensitive bud.

  Kaden teased her at first, to ensure she was still wet for him. Or else, it'd hurt far too much. Slowly, gently, he pushed into her, causing her eyes to water. She gritted her teeth, feeling slight discomfort.

  Even so, Lina could not look away from him. He was handsome beyond all means. His brows were tugged together in concentration. His face was filled with tension, his eyes like wildfire, and his body rigid as a rock. Only when he was half inside, did he let out a slow groan.

  "This is as far as your body will let me," Kaden gritted. "It'll hurt far too much."

  Kaden had never dealt with a virgin before. Except for one, but he didn't care for her. He never would. He only cared about one woman and she was in his arms.

  "It's alright," Lina rushed out.

  Kaden stared into her eyes. He grabbed one of her hands, pressing it into the bed. Then, he rested his forehead upon hers.

  "Then don't cry," Kaden mused.

  "It won't—ah!" Lina cried out.

  Kaden had entered swiftly, getting it over with. When he glanced down, he saw the evidence of it. Her hand tightened on his fingers as he let out a breath.

  "My sweet wife," Kaden murmured, capturing her lips in a slow, sensual kiss.

  Lina fell into his rhythm. She was entranced by his kindness. His freed hand guided her legs to ease it over his. He adjusted their position and pulled her closer.

  Kaden started off gently. He thrusted in hard but pulled out slowly, testing her reaction. She groaned at the probing from within. She was flushed with desire, the color spreading over her milky breasts. He could barely breathe properly.

  "Faster," Lina urged him.

  It was all he needed to hear.

  Kaden gripped her hips with two hands and penetrated her deeply. She buckled, her legs twitching underneath him. He did not stop here. He picked up his rhythm until she was a shaking mess underneath him. Somehow, he knew exactly what she wanted.

  "K-Kaden…" Lina could barely speak.

  Lina was lost in the pool of pleasure. It was intense. Their bodies were slick with sweat, but they were glued to each other. She slipped her hand over his broad back, holding onto him for support. He simply pushed deeper into her insides, forward and out. She felt herself going over the edge of pleasure, lost in the pulsing of her garden. Finally, she let out a sharp cry.

  Lina clenched and unclenched, feeling herself quickly becoming undone in his arms. He let out a low noise like that of a soft growl. Heat pooled from deep within. She was shaky and breathless.

  Twice.

  It happened to her twice in one night.

  "Oh, you're good at this," Lina said like it was a surprise.

  Kaden nestled his face into the crook of her neck. Then, he let out a soft laugh on her heated skin. He kissed her throat tenderly.

  "This is only the start of what I can do for you, dove," Kaden murmured. "If you'd let me…"

  Lina swallowed. She could only shakily nod her head, almost meeklily, for she did not know what to do with her limbs. Kaden didn't seem to mind. And for the remainder of the night, he'd show her all he knew. Almost every position he could think of. Almost every hour he could steal from her. He did it all, until she had lost count of how many times she screamed his name, lost count of the time that passed, and until her eyes literally couldn't open anymore——

  Morning came faster than Kaden anticipated. He barely slept a wink all night, but nor did she. When he woke up to blinding sunlight, he groaned. He was surprised to feel soft flesh in his arms.

  Kaden turned his head with a cranky expression. His irritation melted away at the sight of her. She was nestled to his side like a napping cat, her limbs tucked safely to his body. He couldn't help but smile like an idiot.

  There was evidence of last night in her tousled hair and purplish-blue marks. He bent down to kiss her on the face.

  "Dove of mine," Kaden let out a soft sigh.

  Kaden brought her closer to him. He loved the sight of her straight black locks sprawled across his arm. He couldn't feel the limb she used as a pillow, but didn't bother to care.

  "Mmph…" Lina protested, burying her face into his shoulders.

  Kaden chuckled. He embraced her dearly and allowed her to sleep longer on him. Soon, her small body fell into a soft slumber. She was pressed all alongst his side. He brought the blanket higher to her shoulders, for he saw the goosebumps litter her skin.

  With great worry, Kaden brought his other arm around her, until she was in a bear hug. He said nothing of the heat. Instead, he was lulled by her rhythmic heart beats.

  Thump. Thump. Thump.

  "Kaden…" Lina mumbled in her dreams.

  Kaden smirked. It better be the best dream of her life. He listened to her foolish small talks. Did she know she talked in her sleep? He was certain this pattern had never happened in any of her previous lifetimes.

  "More…"

  Kaden's gaze flickered. A single word was all it took. He felt his morning friend rise up and it was ready for her. In fact, it was pressing dangerously close to her lower stomach. He kept it away from her. He knew it'd scare her.

  "More… food."

  Kaden held back a disappointed sigh. More food. He'd gladly give that to her too.

  "If you're dreaming of food, you better eat breakfast," Kaden muttered under his breath.

  Kaden observed her carefully. He was fascinated by her sleeping expression, like a docile lamb. She was even more serene when in slumber. He could not describe it. Out of curiosity, he stroked her face.

  Immediately, Lina stirred. She gave a little stretch, as much as she could muster in his tight grasp. Then, she slowly blinked in confusion.

  "Good morning," Lina said with a slight smile.

  Kaden could feel his chest ready to burst. He leaned over, kissed her on the forehead, and felt her laughter course through her body.

  "Kissing this early in the morning?" Lina naively asked.

  "Is there a set time we should kiss?" Kaden retorted.

  "Mhm. Once in the morning, once at dinner time."

  "That's only twice a day," Kaden deadpanned.

  "Is it not enough—"

  "I want two a minute," Kaden grunted.

  Lina was jesting, but felt like he wasn't. Especially when he looked at her like she was food meant to be devoured by him…… With a gulp, she knew what was to come.