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  Jaden couldn't believe the ring was a perfect fit. It was adorned with many diamonds and sparkled against the firelight. “Someone of your stature can have anyone he wants. I fear I'll never live up to your expectations."

  "My only expectation is for you to enjoy life. Let us eat well, drink until our glasses are empty, and make love until our bodies are content. I promise, whatever you ask, you won't be denied."

  A slow smile spread across her face. Any moment now a clock would strike midnight or a puff of smoke would appear.

  "I only wish this were real. You're exactly the kind of man I've dreamed about."

  "Of course this is real. I don't dabble in illusions."

  "No, this is only a dream. Even if it were real, we could never be together. I am mortal."

  "There are no boundaries when it comes to love."

  Jaden moistened her lips. “I don't understand any of this."

  His brows furrowed and she could sense his discontent. What on Earth was she thinking? Denying a God? Even in a dream that was unheard of. Quickly she tried to remedy the situation. “What I mean is that it would be too much. I am a simple girl."

  His laugh was gruff and mocking.

  "Nonsense. I wish you to be mine. Simple girls don't enter my bedchambers. I would never allow it. You may not realize it now, but you have been here before. I have lavished your body with paddles and whips until the sheets were soaked from your juices."

  Jaden blushed and tried to turn away. This was madness.

  He grabbed her waist and pulled her in. “Please don't turn from me."

  "I'm sorry; you're mistaking me for someone else. You flatter me, but I have nothing to offer you. I fear I would cause you embarrassment."

  His hands fondled her breasts through the material, bringing her nipples to a full state of arousal. Warmth flooded between her thighs and she tried to steady herself as best she could.

  "On the contrary, you have much to offer. Starting with your sensuous lips that taste of something I cannot place. Followed by the feel of your silky skin against mine. I promise you that no other will pleasure you the way I do."

  Chapter Four

  A lust-filled image of him riding her hard came to her mind and a thin film coated her silken panties.

  She opened her mouth to speak, but couldn't find her voice. Before she could attempt any other kind of utterance, he suckled her neck. Drinyian raised his lips to her ear and gently whispered, “I'll convince you to stay."

  His fingers unlaced her dress and she sighed as the layers of fabric fell away. With fury he tore away her undergarments and stockings until she was naked, her sex glistening against the soft light of the moon pouring in from the glass windows. With little effort he picked her up and carried her to the bed where sheer drapes hung, shielding them from the rest of the world. Her very being was excited as she lay atop the satin sheets. When she looked up, a moment of familiarity clouded her thoughts. Had she envisioned this bed before?

  He hovered over her writhing body and slid his hands beneath the pillows. He pulled out velvet straps and tied her wrists. “These will keep you out of trouble."

  She gasped as her wrists were secured. Between the flickers of light from the fireplace she stared at his body. He was in good shape with strong, firm muscles. His golden body was perfect from head to toe. His moustache tickled her chin as he trailed his lips along her neck and chest. The tip of his cock prodded against her inner thigh, a reminder of what she'd soon experience.

  "I love a luscious nipple between my teeth."

  Jaden groaned when his mouth slipped over one, his teeth applying mild pressure.

  "I love that."

  He chuckled quietly. “I know."

  Her legs quivered as he teased her nipples with his tongue. She could hardly keep her wits about her. His cock wanted in and she obliged by spreading her thighs wide.

  "Ah, not yet, my love. First let me taste your divine elixir."

  He slid down along her body, his tongue following.

  "You are beautiful,” he whispered and nestled between her thighs.

  Hands and fingers delved, daring to venture inside places that had long since forgotten the touch of a man. His moves were swift, but skilled

  His tongue parted her slick labia far apart and he flickered intently, making shivers run along her skin. The room spun sharply while moans and sighs of sheer ecstasy escaped her throat. He prodded her anal entry with his pinky and she cried out in ecstasy.

  "Oh god."

  "You like that too, I remember."

  He pushed two fingers in her anus while satisfying her pussy and clit. The way he pleasured her, it was like two men going down on her at once. Her toes curled as the sensations drove her wild. He filled every orifice imaginable, leaving her full and melting like putty in his more than capable hands.

  Jaden closed her eyes and begged for an orgasm. This was a dream and she wanted one hell of a satisfying ending before she woke up aroused with only her fingers to finish the job.

  "Not yet, my sweet. We are not finished."

  Drinyian lifted her body and turned her over. The binds twisted and held her tight. He pulled her bottom up and delivered a hard smack. His fingers took her juices and spread them as a lubricant around her puckered muscle. With care he brought his cock to the tight opening and pushed his way inside.

  She groaned loudly as his cock barreled through her, spreading her wide. It was the most amazing feeling, and she could hardly contain herself. He pumped further in while stroking her clit. His speed brought her back to the edge of an orgasm, but then he pulled out and shoved his cock into her saturated pussy.

  "Yes,” she cried. Her body trembled and she fell back into him repeatedly. He brought the palm of his hand across her bottom and spanked her.

  "Come for me, Jaden. Explode all around me like you never have before. I want to feel your juices flood my cock."

  She ground her body against his, opening her thighs wide to allow him deep passage inside.

  "Fuck me faster and I'll come,” she whined.

  He pounded his cock hard while rubbing her clit.

  "Now, I have to come now!"

  "Yes, now,” he shouted and their groans of satisfaction blended together.

  He continued pumping inside her until his cock was empty. Jaden breathed into the pillow, her hair tangled in front of her face. When he pulled out she shuddered again.

  Breathlessly she asked, “How is it you know exactly what I need?"

  Drinyian winked and slid to the bed, wrapping her in his arms. “You'll remember soon enough."

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  It felt like hours that she lay in his arms. Jaden faded in and out of sleep, afraid she'd awaken alone and back in her own bed. She glanced over and saw Drinyian staring at her, a compassionate look on his face.

  "There's my beauty. Are you ready to get dressed and resume the party downstairs? My guests are waiting for us to make an appearance."

  Jaden stretched and snuggled into his warm body. It was true, no one could ever do the things to her in the same way he had. His god-like body was amazing.

  "Can't we lie here a little longer?"

  His finger followed the outline of her chin, up into her hairline, and then down along her collarbone. “I'm afraid that my people have waited long enough. I have a responsibility to honor them with my announcement. They have been patiently waiting."

  A draft replaced his body as he stood and secured the robe over his divine nakedness.

  "Come, dress quickly."

  Jaden was curious as to the news Drinyian planned to share. She slid from the bed and tried to find her footing, but her thighs were still trembling.

  He threw his head back and laughed. “It pleases me to see you this way. Your face is glowing. You are a remarkable woman. I love your adventurous spirit in the bedroom."

  Her fingers were all thumbs when it came to putting her clothing back on. Gowns were not something she was used to wearing. Out of f
rustration she asked for assistance, “Would you mind lacing me up? I don't know how."

  His booming laughter filled the room and she couldn't help but laugh along.

  "Of course not, though I must say, I prefer to unlace you instead."

  Chapter Five

  Once they were downstairs, the music faded and everyone stopped dancing to gather around. A nicely dressed man handed both her and Drinyian goblets of wine. Immediately he raised his into the air.

  "I am pleased to announce that this beautiful woman beside me will be my blushing bride. Everyone grab a drink as I would like to make a toast to our engagement."

  Several of the guests whispered to one another, though many cheered and applauded.

  Jaden lowered her glass.

  "How can I be your bride? You are only a figment of my imagination."

  "No, my dear. After many lonely years you have finally found your way back to me."

  "Back?"

  "You were inspired to sketch my portrait for a reason. Have you not figured out why you're here?"

  She looked around. Along the walls were the all the portraits she had ever drawn, set in antique gold frames. Some were pictures she didn't even remember, but they had her touch.

  Her brows furrowed. “What do you mean?"

  "We loved once, long ago. You left me after falling ill. All my godly powers couldn't save you. It is the one tragedy I endure by loving a mortal. As I've always done, I waited. I've never given up waiting for your return."

  "This isn't possible. I'm sorry.” She turned, trying to find a way out of the crowd. “Please, my head hurts. I must go."

  "When you sleep, you dream of the life we shared. This very palace was our home."

  More madness. “No, I have a home. It is where I need to be right now. Thank you for a lovely time, but please, I really must find somewhere to lay down so I can wake up where I belong."

  Jaden wasn't certain, but she thought a tear welled in his eye. “Very well, I will not force you to stay. Go now, for you've broken my heart."

  She reached for him and fell forward. This time she had no one to catch her.

  Chapter Six

  Jaden blinked and found herself in darkness. Panic set in. Her feet hardly touched the ground as she rushed around to look for a way out. Soon she came upon two separate openings. One depicted her personal studio filled with easels and all the art supplies that were familiar to her. The other opening was Drinyian's bedchamber. He was giving her a final choice before letting go of her entirely.

  She weighed the pros and cons in her mind. Even if what he said were true, she wasn't the same person. Her life was about sitting in traffic at the end of the day, talking on the telephone, paying bills, wearing denim jeans, and drawing pictures of men she dreamed about.

  Jaden's pictures flashed in her mind. They had all been pictures of Drinyian. How had she been so blind? Had she lost her mind and didn't even know it? Every picture she had ever done was of him. While different poses, angles, and expressions, he alone inspired her muse. The fog in her mind cleared and one thought remained. She loved him.

  If he claimed they loved before, then she had no reason to disbelieve him. It would explain the swiftness of her feelings for him, and why she craved a touch that no man could ever deliver. He knew exactly what she wanted because she'd been there before. The life she thought she was living was the illusion.

  She walked toward his room—their room. Each step was light and languid, as if walking on clouds. An unseen force beckoned her forward, pulling at her very being. It taunted her and promised forever pleasures. A cool breeze brushed against her body, and when she looked down she realized there wasn't a stitch of clothing on her.

  Slowly, she made her way inside. A faint gasp escaped her lips. There, lying on the enormous four-poster bed was the only one who knew how to bring her to a thunderous orgasm, time and time again. He pulled back the velvet covers and gestured for her to come closer.

  "My lovely bride, I knew you would return."

  "How could I possibly deny a God?"

  "I wondered the very same thing. I hope in time you'll not think of me as a God, but as the man who promised a life time of love, and promises it again."

  A flood of memories resurfaced. Yes, she remembered. The old life drifted away and she celebrated inside. This man was her husband, and an amazing lover.

  "I've spent my whole life trying to find my way back to you."

  "And here you are.” He rose from the bed with a leather crop in his hand. “Now if you would be so kind as to bend over and prop up that delicious derriere for me. I have a few gifts I'd like to give you."

  Her face flushed. Jaden lay across the bed with her bottom exposed and steadied her legs for the first smack. She was home where she belonged.

  "Don't be too gentle with me, Drinyian. I like a man who fucks like a God."

  AUTHOR INFORMATION

  ANN CORY

  www.anncory.com

  Ann Cory has always had a sensuous side, and it only made sense to extend it into writing. I tend to write somewhere between erotic romance and erotic horror. I like a little light with my dark and a little action behind the closed doors. Okay, a lot of steamy hot action, but a girl doesn't have to tell everything!

  My hope is that readers will identify with the characters, and get lost in the lush backdrops; whether it's in the heart of Spain, in an old Gothic house, inside a grand castle of Europe, or the bedchamber of a relentless master. The imagination is a wonderful tool and when wielded into a story, makes for an exciting yet provocative escapade.

  I enjoy writing short stories, novellas, novels, and poetry with sophisticated heat. My favorite erotic-induced themes include Gothic, paranormal, lighthearted, romantic, alternative, vampires/shape shifters, BDSM, contemporary, and historical.

  I like characters that are flawed or have attitude. It is my goal to make them realistic while adding a sense of fantasy into their foreplay. The sexuality in the stories varies in gender and intensity. My favorites are bad boys and vampires. Mmmmmmmm

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