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We must play our lives like soldiers in the field
But life is short i'm running faster all the time
Strength and beauty destined to decay
So cut the rose in full bloom
Love Like Blood, Lyrics by Killing Joke
Note: Please note the rating change. This section is decidedly racier than anything I've touched on in previous chapters.
Their joining had been truly magical, and probably inevitable. The first time was hard and furious, limbs splaying as they gave in to their passion, never making it to the bed. It hadn't taken long to rekindle the flame, and that time she'd hung over him, long hair trailing down his chest like seaweed. He was on her and in her, tasting and touching her as he worked his way from head to toe. And when he was ready again, she'd dug her heels into his back and they'd bopped vertically against his wall.
Sleep finally found them, and when she woke, it was nearly 11. Adam slept with one arm over his eyes while Cassie checked out his book collection. He favored history, science fiction, urban fantasy, and a smattering of occult books. She giggled at the Aleister Crowley tome, knowing him to be a total loon. Thankfully there was no LeVay in his library, or she'd have to hurt him. With a smile, she watched Adam while he dreamed, eyelashes fluttering and fingers clenching in and out. She wondered whether Jake was the cause, or it was something more benign. He said her name, sounding anguished and frustrated by turn.
Cassie touched his now tousled hair, noting its wave when it wasn't gelled to perfection. His lashes fanned his elegant features, and suddenly opened to reveal his brilliant eyes. "Hey," he said sleepily. "What time is it?"
"Almost midnight. I should get going."
Adam said, "Mmm, are you sure? My Dad won't mind."
Cassie found herself smiling as he rose from the covers, completely unaware of his male beauty. She savored his perfectly sculpted body, and pouted when he pulled on some clothes. "But my Grandmother will." Adam came from behind her and kissed his way down her neck, hands sliding from her waist and hitching upward.
"Sure I can't convince you?" Adam murmured, tongue swirling around her ear while one hand dropped lower, tracing her zipper and applying exquisite pressure.
Cassie moaned deep in her throat as he knelt before her, teeth pulling downward until she was open to him. "N-nope," she stammered as he worked his magic at her core. Her toes curled when that final swirl sent her spiraling, hands clenching his shoulders as she mixed his name with a few "Oh, Gods".
And as she returned to Earth, he kissed her slowly, building to deeper, penetrating kisses that shattered her soul. "Still want to leave?"
Her only answer was a smile as she got dressed. "Nope. See you in the morning."
He laughed. "Umm, it is morning...so stay."
"Maybe next time," Cassie said, slinging her bag over her shoulder. She followed him out into the dark, knowing that she'd always follow wherever he led.