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  She believed him as his hands unhooked her bra and bared her breasts to him. Nothing could have prepared her for the pure bliss of his warm, wet tongue as it circled around her rock hard nipples. A hoarse cry slipped from her throat as she arched her back and offered him all of her. She grabbed onto his bald head as his tongue worshipped and tormented her ultra sensitive flesh. He licked the valley between her breasts and she moved her hands from his head to explore the hard muscles in his arms and back. Any reservations she had melted away with each heated caress of his hands on her body.

  “You taste as good as you smell,” Vander said against her belly button.

  She opened her mouth to respond, but only uttered a breathy moan as his hands moved down the curve of her hips and over the top of her panties. The overwhelming need for him to touch the wet flesh hungering for his attention didn’t prevent her gasp of shock when he cupped her moist heat.

  “Karis, look at me,” he commanded.

  She met his fiery gaze and every cell within her longed for him.

  “Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?”

  No, she thought. Years of awkward moments with the opposite sex made believing his words difficult.

  “You’ve never been awkward, just different.” He kissed her stomach pulling her panties down. “And different has always been beautiful to me.”

  She lifted her hips, unable to speak as he removed her panties. The depth of desire in his eyes made her feel beautiful, perfect in every way. He moved between her legs, kissed her inner thigh and waves of anticipation washed over through her as his fingers dipped into the silky wetness waiting for him.

  Karis held her breath, unable to look away from the darkening gold of his eyes as his finger circled her clit. She exhaled with a noisy whimper as he delved deeper into her drenched folds, reverently stroking the soft creamy flesh.

  A wave of pleasure and uncertainty hit her as he pressed his palm against her clit and slid one finger inside of her. She had never imagined her first time like this, but it was okay…more than okay.

  Vander froze.

  “What’s wrong?” Karis whispered, unconsciously lifting her hips to give him more access.

  “First time?” he asked, slowly taking his hand from her slick heat. His fingers glistened from her wetness in the soft light emanating from her lamp.

  She blinked in confusion, as she struggled to focus on the sudden change in his behaviour. Her body quivered in need from his touch, making it difficult to concentrate. What was he waiting for? She wanted him to take her to the next level of pleasure and physic ability. “My answer is yes.”

  Vander frowned. “Yes?”

  Was he going to make her beg now?

  “Yes, I want to strengthen my gift. I will have sex with you…I want to have sex with you,” she said, blushing at her words. Who knew she could be so brazen?

  “You’re a virgin.” The shock was evident in his voice as he stood. He shook his head as he slowly tasted her wetness on his fingers.

  She watched his movements, liquid desire erupting in her veins. “I am.” She waited for him to say something, feeling more self-conscious by the second as he continued to study her in silence. “I know…I’m a freak show.”

  “Why didn’t I pick that up?” He cursed as he turned away from her.

  She sat up and covered her breasts with her arms. “What’s the big deal…genies can’t do virgins?” Her attempt at humour fell flat. She swallowed hard as he flashed her a dark look. “What’s the problem?”

  “Genies can do virgins, but the bond created once we’ve joined will be extremely powerful.” He turned around. “Maybe even unbreakable.”

  Her eyes fell from the serious expression on his face to the impressive view of his stiff cock straining against his silk shorts.

  “I was concerned about your body’s reaction to being awakened, but I have no idea what will happen now.”

  “What do you mean by ‘bond’?”

  He sat back down besides her. “I mean for as long as you and I are alive, we’ll be connected.”

  Chapter Five

  “You mean like reading my thoughts connected…connected?”

  Vander nodded. “I told you I had this gift before I became a genie but all genies are connected to their masters until the three wishes have been met. Afterwards the connection between genie and master is broken.” He touched his trimmed goatee thoughtfully. “Our bond would only grow stronger, especially with my existing telepathic abilities.”

  “Okay, so what does that all mean?” Karis sighed as she squeezed her thighs together in a futile effort to assuage the growing need for release.

  “We would always be aware of each other. Sense one another’s happiness, fear or pain—”

  “I get it.” She flopped back unto her pillows. “So does this mean we go about my ‘awakening’ another way?”

  She watched his gaze trail down from her lips to her exposed breasts, forgotten in her frustration. Heat flamed her cheeks as she pulled the sheet up to cover her naked body.

  “No, I still think this is the fastest way to bring you into your gift. I just wanted you to know what you were getting into.”

  “Does it even matter at this point?” she asked with a hollow laugh as he stood to look out window by her bed. “I’m prepared to give up my virginity to a supernatural being…who does that?” She stopped laughing when he spun around from the window to yank her up. “Hey—”

  He lifted her chin and forced her to meet his hard stare. “Karis, this is not a game. All the stakes are real. I never want you to think I haven’t been completely straight up with you.”

  She knew what he was telling her was serious, life changing even but none of that seemed to matter. Nothing mattered but the seductive warmth of his body and the incredible feel of his touch on her bare skin. “Just kiss me again.”

  “Karis—”

  She lifted up on her tiptoes and cut him off with her lips on his.

  He responded instantly, kissing her hard as he swung her up into his arms and placed her back on the bed. He leaned over her and suckled each nipple before trailing hot kisses down her stomach.

  She moaned as his hands skimmed over her hips and inner thighs. Nothing this good could be wrong. She had to believe this moment was supposed to be hers. Her heart began to beat wildly as he moved between her legs. No man had ever been this close to her before.

  “Shhh…“ he whispered, holding her gaze before turning his attention to the trimmed soft black curls framing pink, wet lips. He spread her thighs wider and kissed the soft flesh just under her belly button.

  Oh, my God! Skittish, she sucked in a breath.

  Relax, let me show you how it can be.

  Hearing his deep words in her head coupled with the heat of his mouth on her stiff clit caught her off guard. She cried out as his tongue stroked her wet folds and the flicked the swollen nub of flesh with sweet dedication. Her eyes fluttered closed as pleasure and heat began to build with each leisurely lick. She bucked her hips against his mouth, unsure whether she wanted to escape or give in to where he was taking her.

  It’s too intense.

  Let go for me, Karis.

  He held her still, demanding a response as he continued his sensuous assault with his tongue. She let go, surrendered to him and the slight ripples of exquisite pleasure threatening to consume her as he suckled her clit. The heat of his mouth enclosed over the ultra sensitive button pushed her into another level of bliss. She grabbed his sweaty head and screamed as the full force of her climax tore through her.

  She let go of him, aware of only his masterful tongue and delicious ripples of pleasure splintering through every part of her quivering body.

  Was she making those desperate cries of delight? The fleeting thought was forgotten as another orgasmic wave stole her breath. She tried to scoot away from his relentless hot mouth, but he tightened his grip on her thighs. He paced the strokes of his tongue with perfect timing of he
r diminishing orgasm. With a final kiss on her soaked pussy lips, he moved to her side to lay on his back.

  Open your eyes, Karis.

  Still trembling, she obeyed his silent command. The two of them were enveloped by shimmering reddish light! The strange rose coloured aura gently pulsed around them like a glossy cloud.

  What is it? she asked, reaching up to fan the air as her breathing returned to normal.

  “I’ve never seen anything like it, but I’m guessing it’s a pretty good sign you are coming into your power. Do you realise you just communicated with telepathy?”

  Karis glanced away from the curious phenomenon to look at Vander. “I didn’t even think about it.”

  “I know.”

  She turned towards the illuminated particles of rosy light surrounding them. “It’s beautiful.” What you just did with your mouth was too.

  “It’s only the beginning.”

  She pulled the sheet up over her body and blushed as he chuckled. What would happen when they actually had sex?

  “I was just wondering the same thing.”

  She couldn’t get use to him hearing her thoughts, couldn’t stop them from forming in her mind.

  How do you feel?

  “I don’t know.” She felt as light as the particles of air creating the tinted aura slowly fading from sight. Her senses vibrated with heightened awareness and for once she felt completely free of worry or doubt. When was the last time she had experienced this kind of mental clarity and calm? Not since her mother had disappeared…not even before. A frown marred her forehead as she thought about her mother.

  “Reach out to her,” Vander said, lightly tracing her eyebrow.

  “Now?” The idea made her both nervous and excited.

  “Only if you want to try. Simply close your eyes and think about her.”

  She nodded and followed his instructions. She pictured her mom’s beautiful face and an image began to slowly to take shape in her head. The distorted vision grew clearer and clearer as she gasped. She could see her mother, standing in the centre of a dark room! The surroundings were fuzzy, but Karis could see her mom’s defiant stance and the tiredness in her light eyes.

  “Oh, my God!” Opening her eyes, she sat up, clutching the sheet to her chest. “I saw her, Vander. I just connected with my mother.”

  “Are you okay?”

  “She’s being held captive somewhere,” she said, oblivious to his question. She stood, fighting back a wave of dizziness as she pulled on her robe and cinched the belt around her waist.

  “I know.”

  Karis whipped her face around to him. “You know? Know that my mother is being held captive?” She folded her arms across her chest as he stood.

  “There has been talk about the persons responsible for her disappearance and others like your mother.”

  “Why didn’t you tell me about this?”

  “You were having a little trouble accepting the basics…I decided to share what I thought you could handle.”

  She stared at him in silence. “All of this,” she gestured between them, “is a lot to take in, but I’m doing my best to deal with it. You should’ve told me.”

  “I’m sorry.” He held her gaze until she looked away.

  “This is my fault. If I had of listened to her all those years…learned how to use my gift…“ She shook her head, walking to her bedroom window. The street was virtually quiet in the early morning hours.

  “You are not to blame for what has happened, Karis,” he said, coming behind her.

  “I never wanted to believe in her gifts or mine.” Tears blurred her vision. “Now, she’s in trouble and I’m powerless.” Her voice trembled as she struggled to control her emotions as Vander wrapped his arms around her shoulders.

  “You are far from powerless and you will get stronger. I promise you that but you must be patient.” He turned her around to face him.

  “There’s no time!” Karis yelled, her heart wrenching at the thought of harm coming to her mother. “You said so yourself. So, why can’t you just take me now?”

  He held her tighter, the darkening gold of his eyes the only visible sign her words had affected him. She shivered despite his warm embrace.

  “We can’t push you too fast. To do so could be dangerous for us both.” He rested his chin on the top of her head.

  She drank in the subtle smell of his skin, marvelling at how good it felt to be in his arms and how easy it was to just be held with him. Usually self-conscious of her height and curves, his incredible height and build made her feel like a china doll…a protected china doll.

  “What if we’re too late?” she asked, a single tear falling down her cheek.

  “Worrying is unproductive and will only taint your energy.”

  Didn’t he realise telling a woman not to worry was like asking her not to breathe?

  “I understand how difficult it is, but you must try to keep those negative thoughts at bay. Can you do that?” He pulled away from her to cup her face with his large hands.

  “I don’t know.” She answered honestly, averting her gaze from his. Heaven help her, but she wanted to run her hands over his sexy beard. “When will I be able to block you from reading my thoughts?” she asked, meeting his eyes again.

  “We could try now.”

  What she really wanted to try now had nothing to do with testing her physic abilities. Her gaze dropped from his intense stare to the full sensual lips that only moments ago had given her the most incredible orgasm she had ever experienced. She could see the imprint of his dick straining against his shorts for her. Heat flamed her cheeks, knowing the beautiful release he had given her while he remained unsatisfied.

  “It gave me pleasure to give you pleasure,” Vander said, the corners of his mouth curving upward. He placed his hands on her shoulders. “Now, close your eyes and see if you can feel me enter your thoughts. When you do I want you to push back from me in your mind.” He tipped her face to his. “Only for a moment though, I still think it’s too soon.”

  Karis took a deep breath. “Okay, I’m ready.” She closed her eyes again and imagined a bowl of strawberry ice cream topped with real strawberries. Seconds slipped by as she focused on her favourite dessert before she began to feel the tiniest prickle of pressure behind her eyes. She squeezed her eyelids tight as the intruding sensation intensified and channelled all her energies on blocking it out. A sharp arc of pain ripped inside her head and she gasped in shock.

  She swayed, enduring waves of nausea as the numbing ache radiated from her head down to her toes. With a weak protest, she let Vander swing her up into his arms.

  “You need to rest,” he said, depositing her gently on the bed.

  “I’m okay.” She yawned as he pulled the covers up over her quivering body. “Will you leave?” she asked, suddenly too tired to keep her eyes open.

  “Do you want me to stay?”

  “Yes.” She waited for him to slip into the bed beside her, fitting her body snugly against his before giving in to sleep.

  Warm rays of sunshine slipping through her blinds woke Karis. She stretched, feeling rested for the first time in months after having no nightmares to interrupt her sleep. With Vander’s ultra warm body lying so close to her all night long, she hadn’t awakened once when she usually did at least three or four times before sunrise.

  Turning on her side she was disappointed to see his side of the bed empty. She was certain she’d asked him to stay.

  “Vander?” Swinging out of bed, she blushed, realising she was completely naked.

  He could have tried anything and I would have been completely at his mercy¼ Wait a minute. Was that bacon she smelled? With a delighted laugh, she put on a pair of purple pyjama bottoms, matching tank top and robe before heading down to the kitchen.

  “Good morning.” He handed her a breakfast plate filled with fresh strawberries, bacon and a delicious smelling omelette. “Hungry?”

  “Starved,” she admitted as she sat at
the bar with her plate. “Did you cook this?”

  He cocked an eyebrow in her direction. “Not exactly.” He sat down next to her, digging into his food with obvious pleasure.

  She watched him chew, her eyes travelling from the chiselled features in his face to the impressive display of mahogany muscles visible under the fitted white T-shirt he wore with his dark jeans.

  Now this was the way to have breakfast!

  “Aren’t you going to taste your food?” he asked with a slight grin.

  Blushing, she silently cursed herself and her wayward thoughts. Lifting her fork, she took a small bite of the omelette. “Mmm,” she said, eating more of the fluffy eggs. “So, you just came down here and magically whipped up breakfast?”

  “One of the many advantages of being a genie. You had all of the ingredients. All I had to do was add a little bit of magic.” He poured her a cup of coffee. “I’d almost forgotten how good breakfast could be.”

  Karis frowned. “What do you mean by that?” She took a sip of the strong brew. “Don’t you eat breakfast where you are from?”

  “Djinn don’t have to eat in the same sense you have to here.”

  She watched him get up to take his empty plate to the sink. “Tell me about where you live.” She popped a small strawberry in her mouth and savoured the tangy sweet flavour.

  “To understand where I live, you must first accept the fact that there are many dimensions in the world we live in. Each of these dimensions can only be entered by portals.”

  “Portals?” She imagined the tiny windows on an ocean liner.

  Vander smiled. “Think of them as doorways. Only these doorways are constantly changing places and the locations are guarded and regulated by the High Council.”

  “The High Council being something like our government here?” Karis asked, completely fascinated as she took a bite of her crispy bacon.

  “Correct. There are many who have tried for years to gain the knowledge of these portals which would allow them to move freely, unchecked from dimension to dimension,” he explained as she finished eating. “Your mother was taken because of her ability to sense where these portals will show up.”