Teaser Tuesday

~From Marked by Moonlight, #2 in the Gargoyles of San DeLain 

“YEAH?” KAYDEN smirked. “Then go ahead and get rid of those leather pants for me.” 

Ward waved his hand, and they were both naked. 

“Nice,” Kayden laughed as he stood. “Such a handy trick. I totally approve.” Did he ever. “Now stand up, please.” 

Ward climbed to his feet, and for a moment, Kayden admired his stunningly elegant gargoyle. Ward’s natural form exuded a brutal strength, with muscular lines that rippled with power, yet there was an undeniable gentleness there too. 

Those chocolate brown eyes could be cold and unyielding, yet they could also be full of understanding and compassion. However, there was a ruthlessness about him that served as a reminder of Ward’s fierce nature and his position as the king of the San DeLain gargoyles.

Ward usually remained in his natural form, and Kayden actually liked his mate’s midnight blue skin more than his human skin tone. He found himself irresistibly drawn to the striking presence before him. 

Ward’s broad, impressive chest rose and fell with each deep breath. Muscles rippled beneath the skin, showcasing strength. His legs, sturdy as ancient tree trunks, stood firmly planted. 

The powerful arms, thick and sinewy, displayed an intricate network of veins that Kayden longed to trace with his tongue. And that cock? The size of it? The thickness? 

Oh yeah, it was perfect, just like the rest of Ward.

“Is everything okay?” Ward asked softly. 

Kayden suddenly realized he’d been standing there for who knows how long, just staring at Ward. “Everything’s okay. I just kind of zoned out while I was admiring all that gorgeousness in front of me.”

Ward made his pecs jump and Kayden practically swallowed his tongue. 

“Jeez, that’s hot.” Kayden placed his hands on Ward’s chest. “Do it again.” 

Ward did, and Kayden had to fight not to drool all over himself. Why was that so damn hot? 

Kayden’s hands roamed down and then behind Ward, caressing the top of his ass. Almost immediately he felt the beginning of Ward’s tail—the tail that seemed to have a mind of its own. 

And speaking of which, it encircled Kayden’s upper thigh and was moving upward. 

“Behave,” Kayden whispered. 

Ward’s tail slowly unwound from around Kayden’s leg. “Sorry about that.” 

Kayden pressed a kiss to Ward’s collarbone. “One day soon we’re going to find out just exactly what you can do with that tail, but not right now.” 

“No?” Ward’s tail twitched behind him before falling still. 

“No, because right now, it’s all about you. I believe your words were that you could take anything I dished out? So we’re going to test that assumption. I guess my first question is if you bottom?” 

Ward shivered. “Hell yes.”

Kayden felt every tremor intimately. The reaction sent a rush of satisfaction through Kayden. It fed his ego knowing he could elicit such a powerful response from his formidable mate. 

“Are we doing this here? In the observatory? Would you not rather be in a bed?” 

Kayden glanced at the enormous glass windows and the breathtaking panoramic view of the stormy night sky. Lightning still flashed and thunder still boomed. It was electric and dangerous and fit them perfectly. 

“Here is perfect, and I think—well, hell. There is one problem. Lube. We need lube, dammit.”

“Not a problem.” Ward muttered under his breath and a bottle of lube appeared on the end table.

“Magic lube. Nice.”

Ward grinned at Kayden, exposing his fangs. “I aim to please.”

“Trust me, I am pleased. Very.”

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 Since Mondays do tend to suck, I thought I'd start the week off right for ya!

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  Since Mondays do tend to suck, I thought I'd start the week off right for ya!

Teaser Tuesday

 ~from Marked by Moonlight, #2 in the Gargoyles of San DeLain

They reached the observatory and stepped inside. Massive glass windows arched into an elegant dome, revealing an unbroken expanse of stormy skies. 

The room was a lush green oasis, filled with an abundance of plants of all shapes and sizes. Creeping vines cascaded down from the ceiling, while vibrant flowers dotted the room with bursts of color. 

In the center of the room was a massive water feature, with water cascading down through rocks and plants, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. 

The air was heavy with the sweet scent of flowers and the earthy fragrance of soil and greenery. The water feature added a clean note to the mix. Kayden breathed in the fresh air and could almost taste the light sweetness of the blooming flowers. 

Meanwhile, outside flashes of lightning illuminated the heavens, casting an ethereal glow throughout the space as the clouds outside churned and swirled. 

The storm’s power pulsed through the atmosphere, filling the air with electric anticipation. The sound of rain was a steady drumming on the roof, a frantic symphony of nature unleashed.

Kayden settled on a low couch, eyes wide, captivated by the raw power of the elements. Ward joined him, wrapping an arm around his shoulders and pulling him close. 

Kayden watched as the rain blurred the world into a watercolor painting, the lines of reality softening and bending under the storm’s insistence.

“It’s beautiful,” Kayden whispered.

Ward nodded. “I’ve always loved storms. It charges the air, makes me feel alive.”

Kayden leaned against Ward, the weight and solidness of his mate grounding. He felt the buzz of Ward’s energy mingling with his own, a brilliant tangle that made his skin tingle.

“I can see why you like it,” Kayden said. “It’s amazing. Kind of like you.”

The way the deep rumble of Ward’s laugh mixed with the thunder outside. 

“You’re sweet.” Ward paused, then he really stared at Kayden.

There was such intensity in that gaze it made Kayden’s heart skip. “Okay, what? Do I have something stuck in my teeth?” Did he need to go hunt down a mirror or something?

“Of course not. I would’ve said something way before now.”

“I should certainly hope so. Okay? Then again, what? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Ward huffed. “I didn’t mean to make you think there was something wrong. I was just wondering how you’re feeling about everything?”

“What do you mean?”

“Just... this.” Ward gestured around them. “The castle, my clan, us. It’s a lot, I know.”

Kayden met Ward’s eyes. “It’s everything I’ve ever wanted. I love it here. I love being with you.”

Ward’s expression softened, and his arm tightened around Kayden. “Then you have everything. Because you have me.”

Kayden smiled. “Forever?”

“And always.” Ward kissed the top of Kayden’s head, lingering in the moment.

Kayden sighed happily, turning back to watch the storm. The lightning continued to dance across the sky, the rain relentless in its ferocity. The world outside might have been chaos and wildness, but here, pressed against Ward, a deep sense of rightness settling over Kayden.

They sat in silence as the storm raged, content to simply be together, the untamed beauty of the night stretching out before them, endless and full of promise.

“I have a secret to share with you,” Ward said slowly. “Something that we gargoyles guard seriously.”

“Well damn, you certainly have my attention.” Kayden turned so he could see Ward’s face. “A secret, huh?”

“The most secret of secrets,” Ward said. “And it directly affects you.”

Kayden suddenly realized Ward was not playing around. There was a steely resolve in his eyes that suggested this was no game. Unspoken tension thickened the air between them, piquing Kayden’s curiosity. “What’s going on, Ward?”

“Remember me telling you there was a way to extend your life span?” Ward asked.

Oh boy did he ever. “I do.”

“Well, now that we’re mated, you have a decision to make. There is a way to extend your life, and that’s by drinking my blood.”

“I’m starting to see you guys have a lot more in common with the vampires than I thought.”

“You’re not completely wrong. Honestly? In some ways, all paranormals have some sort of commonality. But anyway, you don’t have to drink a lot of my blood, but in the beginning, it will need to be fairly often.”

“Of course it will be.”

“Like once a week. As time goes on, that’ll change as your body adjusts. Also? You’ll stop aging. Whatever you look like when you first take my blood will be how your body will remain.”

Kayden gaped at Ward. “Holy shit, Ward. Holy shit. That’s….” 

He struggled to find words that could express the magnitude of what Ward was saying. His mind raced as he tried to absorb it all. What did this mean for him? 

“That’s major. Like major major.” 

The implications stretched endlessly before him. A life he’d never imagined suddenly was unfolding in front of him… and impossibly long. It was as scary as it was exciting. And would be sad eventually too when those he knew and cared for died.

He’d outlive his friends. But forever with Ward? Yes, please. It surprised him to realize how much he wanted and needed that. He swallowed hard, his throat tight with an emotion he couldn’t name. 

“Does that mean I’ll be immortal?” Kayden held his breath.

“There’s no simple answer to that. You’ll live as long as you take my blood. If you stop, you’ll start aging. That’s pretty standard for any human who takes a gargoyle’s blood. But, since we’re Fated mates, if I die, you die. If you die, I die. We are now linked.”

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