Chapter 61:

Larten and Erin lay sprawled together on the couch, Erin running her fingers along his arm as she laid on his chest, their legs entwined. They had made love again in one of Erin's favorite manner. She had sat on his lap and rode him, sensually rolling her hips, grasping the couch behind Larten to keep him as deep inside of her as possible. It had been slower, Larten closing his eyes as he felt Erin's breasts and whole body snaking against him following the rhythm of her hips as she rode him. Larten had gripped her against him as she neared her climax. She was breathing hard against his neck, moaning. She was bearing down on him harder and faster, both crying out when they felt each other release. They kissed massaging and devouring each other's mouths until they had to breathe.

"I rather liked that. You?" Erin said, moving her fingers to trace his jawline.

Larten chuckled.

"What?"

"It is nothing. You are just very…versatile in what you like."

Erin raised her head to look at him.

"And is that so bad?" She raised her eyebrows.

"Absolutely not."

Erin grinned against his lips before kissing him deeply. Larten's hand cupped her face as they kissed. Their lips parted slowly, locking eyes as Larten's thumb rubbed her cheek. Her eyes unfocused for a split second before returning to normal.

"What?" Larten asked, his eyebrows knitting together. His body went from relaxed to ready for action.

Erin shook her head and gave a small smile, her eyes gentle with a hint of sadness.

"Relax. It was nothing." Erin whispered as she moved her arm to place her hand against the side of his face, kissing him.

Pulling away, Larten noticed the slight sadness disappear, the mischievous glint returning to her dark brown eyes.

"Maybe we should have a little more wine until we're ready for round three."

Erin laughed when Larten gave an involuntary look of surprise.

"What? I thought you said your vampire stamina could keep up." Erin teased, untangling herself from him to stand up.

"Of course, it can." Larten growled, pushing himself up as well.

"Good to hear." Erin grinned, giving him a quick kiss before turning towards the kitchen.

Larten watched as she found another bottle and began opening it, completely comfortable in her nudity. He could feel himself start to blush a bit and feel a sort of indecency in his own mind about being entirely naked and exposed in front of a woman.

Erin walked over to him and handed him the glass of wine sipping her own as she arched an eyebrow. Larten knew immediately she had picked up on his feeling. Before he could let her see him blush, he turned and sat back down on the couch. Erin followed and leaned her head against his shoulder, both staring into the fire.

"I still have that one game we need to play before Brigid comes home."

Larten finished his wine and poured himself another glass.

"And what might that be?"

"Let me finish my wine and I'll tell you."

Larten was huffing and sweating as he gripped himself hard. He watched Erin pleasure herself, biting her lip, eyes closed, her chest rising and falling as she panted. This had been the tantalizing game Erin mentioned. He had been practically scandalized when she told him what to do, but once she laughed at him and started trailing her fingers between her legs, he quickly acquiesced. She moaned his name which only made the heat in him burn hotter.

"Larten, come here. I need you." Erin gasped.

Larten grit his teeth to hold himself in as he grabbed and spread Erin's thighs desperately entering her. Erin cried out, both arms above her head gripping her pillow as he moved inside of her. It wasn't long before Larten let out an unattractive cry as he came. His chest heaved as he tried to catch his breath. Erin gave him a knowing smile as he looked down on her still gripping her thighs. Larten tried to grin back but he felt completely (delightfully!) spent and collapsed on Erin. The scent of their bodies together and the feel of Erin's body beneath him had him light-headed. Erin put her hands against his ribs and pushed him off of her. He unceremoniously rolled off and lay trying to catch his breath. He heard Erin giggle as she also tried to catch her breath. She reached for the comforter and brought it up to cover them. Larten pushed it down from his chest, he was too hot for a blanket at the moment.

"The sun is coming up. I think it's vampire bed time." Erin chuckled, kissing his cheek.

Larten could only swallow and nod.

He felt Erin roll onto her side, stretch her body against him before curling into a ball, her breathing slow and even as she fell asleep.

He turned his head to look at her sleeping form. He could feel his own eyelids grow heavy as his breathing slowed. He rolled onto his side and draped an arm across Erin and that was the last thing he remembered as he drifted off into a deep, deep sleep.