When my second orgasm hits, Lir bellows in shock, and I scream.My world is whited out in a blaze of sublime ecstasy.It’s like rising on the crest of a wave that never ends, that just keepsclimbing, and glittering, and arching higher and higher in the bright glare ofthe sun.And then it’s over, and I manage to inhale. I forgot to breathe while itwas happening—that erotic, divine, insane peak we just achieved together.Slowly, shakily Lir draws himself out of the suction of my pussy andkeels over on his stomach beside me, huffing through the blissful aftermath.“Was that—” I whisper.He nods. “The Chosen bond.”“Oh fuck.”“Indeed.”“I love it. And I love you, and I will love doing this forever. Especiallywhen your curse is broken. Which should be today, yes?”“Today.” He closes his eyes briefly, his palm sliding over my skin as ifhe loves the feel of it, as if he can’t get enough of me. “It will be dawnsoon, and we’ll have to leave. You should rest until then.”“We could sleep a little,” I suggest, wriggling closer to him. “And thenwe could—do this again.”“I love that plan.” He brushes back my hair with his fingers and kissesmy forehead.But then he frowns and sits up, tilting his head as if to catch a sound.“What is it?” I sit up as well—a difficult feat since the climaxes haveturned my muscles to jelly.“I’m not sure.” He rises from the bed and takes a step toward the tentflap, still listening.His handsome face pales, his features stiffening with sudden alarm.“Louisa, get up. Get dressed.”“What? Why?”“They’re coming. The Unseelie.”“You can hear them?” I gasp, hastily pulling on my clothes.“Yes. The thunder of hooves, the stamp of beast-mounts, the tramp ofbooted feet—all of it blended, shaking the ground. Some distance awaystill, but coming nearer.” He hitches his pants into place, fastening thebuttons.