Dark Fall Page 5
He moved slowly until he stood as close as he could to the portal. Taking a deep breath, he pictured where he wanted to go, and tossed the stone. Before it could hit the ground, he stepped into the writhing mass of energy. Red fire lashed around him as he kept his destination firmly fixed in his mind.
A moment later, a tremor raced through the energy around him. He staggered, falling forward, and he and Darke hit solid rock. Max looked around and almost wept when he realised they were at the entrance to Darke’s home.
Darke opened his eyes. He was lying in his own bed. The last thing he remembered was Max dragging him to the portal. He quickly sat up as a wave of dizziness rolled over him. How did he get here? He shoved the sheet aside prepared to get up when Max’s voice stopped him.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing? Get back in bed.”
Darke looked over to find his mate staring at him with a frown. He was the most beautiful sight Darke had ever seen. “How—”
“I dragged us through the portal,” Max explained as he approached. “I pictured your home and this is where we ended up.”
“The portal—”
“Is gone.” Max sat beside him. “I tossed the charge as we stepped through. You can check with Gart, but I’m going to say we blew it up.”
“You can no longer go home.” Darke stared at his mate.
Max glanced away for a moment. “I think I am home.” He turned to meet Darke’s eyes. “I know we haven’t known each other long, but you’re…I…fuck.” He rubbed his face and finally spoke. “I don’t know how you feel, but I love you. You complete me. I know you didn’t bargain for any of this, but—”
Darke cut him off when he pulled Max into his arms and kissed him. It only took his mate a moment before he was thrusting his tongue into Darke’s mouth. Darke hummed in appreciation as he held the person he loved most in this world close.
Max pulled back to stare into this face. “I take it you’re okay with me loving you?”
Darke laughed. “Oh, kharesh, I am happier than I can express.”
“Is that word you said another Carthus endearment?” Max brushed his lips gently over Darke’s.
“No, kharesh, it is the only endearment you will ever hear. It means mate of my heart and soul. That is what you are—my mate.” He licked softly over the bite marks on Max’s shoulder causing him to shiver.
“If you’re feeling up to it, I’d like my mate to make love to me.” Max ran his fingers through Darke’s hair. The tendrils shivered as Darke’s breathing picked up and his cock began to get hard.
“I think that can be arranged. You know, in my culture, most mated couples spend the first week in bed learning to please one another.”
“I wouldn’t want it being said I didn’t appreciate my mate’s culture. By all means, please away.”
Darke laughed as he lay on the bed, his lover on top covering him like a warm loving blanket. He pulled Max down to engage in another kiss and knew he would never be alone again.
About the Author
Gwendolyn Cease has been writing ever since she was old enough to pick up a pen. From the very beginning, her stories involved handsome heroes, tough heroines, and happily ever after. Even as she slogged through her undergraduate and finally master’s in education, writing remained a top priority. Though she now teaches elementary school, she still makes time for her characters and their never-ending adventures.
Currently, Gwendolyn lives in Kentucky with her three incredibly spoiled cats: Fiona (the queen), Max (he’s a lover not a fighter) and Warlock (way too fat for his own good). If you’d like to contact her she’d love to hear from you. She loves to hear from anyone who enjoys a good book, especially the ones she’s written.
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