Tybalt could feel the self-doubt in her words. One little compliment and she was somewhere else, questioning what he thought. Watching how she lifted her hair away, showing off the curve of her neck and shoulder, had him thinking about wrapping his fingers around it. It was not new to have these darker urges, but having them directed at Amyrillis was a little jarring. Like their first time had managed to shake loose all the things inside of him.
But, she was right. Tybalt wanted to hurt her, not harm her. Wanted to show her how sweet all kinds of things could be. He had shown a bit of it already, his desire to give her pleasure beyond her own tolerance. However, before he could get too lost in his thoughts, she laid against his chest and whispered words of thanks. That was more disorienting than anything else. Because that did not make any sense. He did not save her. He took her.
"It was selfish, Ryllis. I've wanted you for a very long time. When he hit you, it made me angry. I'm keeping you safe for me." While he was still deep inside of her, while every little twitch and clench of her muscles nearly robbed him of breath, he was focusing on the woman more than the act now. Thinking about Ryllis and how dangerous her world was. It tempted him to take care of the problem, but he doubted she would be very happy if he went and killed her step brother.
Instead, he buried his fingers in her hair and scratched between her ears. There were so many things that were sudden and confusing about this relationship. It should have been a mess. He knew he certain was, and it seemed she was as well. Yet, they fit together perfectly and she barely batted an eyelash about accepting pleasure from him when she was so afraid of her brother. There was only one more hint that made it become obvious.
It was strange how having sex with Amyrillis suddenly solved so many things about his life. While he gently stroked her hair, scratched her, he thought about all of the things that now lined up. The biggest question of his life was why his father let him live, kept him safe and wealthy. Now, it made sense. He was an Alpha, indispensable to someone who craved power. And the perfect little kitten laying on top of him was his mate.
The fact that he was still swollen inside of her was proof enough, his body wanting her just like he always had. So, he leaned down and kissed her head, breathing in her scent with a greedy need. For a moment, he considered telling her. Telling Ryllis that they were going to be together forever. That they were perfect for one another. Instead, he laid his head back on the pillow and began slowly running his fingers through her hair, down to the nape of her neck, only to restart from the top.
"Even if I do it to myself, I'll keep you safe from everyone else. Just promise me you will stay with me. You have to promise." This time it was his turn to whisper and he felt his eyes drifting closed, even if pleasure still rushed through him every so often. It was soothing, her scent and her body, lulling him into sleep.]
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