Charlotte Boyett-Compo - Prime Reaper

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Prime Reaper

ISBN # 9781419905827

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Prime Reaper Copyright 2007 Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Edited by Mary Moran.

Cover art by Syneca.

Electronic book Publication: January 2007

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PRIME REAPER

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Haines City in the Exasla Territory

The wedding night of Arawn and Danielle

Her skin was as soft as silk and as he dragged his rough, calloused palm over that sweet expanse, he shuddered from the strong emotions roiling through himemotions he had never experienced before and that could bring him to his knees if he but let them. There was such protectiveness, such possessiveness churning within his body and soul that he could barely draw breath. Not once in his life had he ever held such a treasure in his armshad never expected to, had not wanted toand now that it was in his grasp, he would ruthlessly kill anything or anyone who tried to take it from him. She was his treasure, his priceless jewel.

She was his wife.

Carrying her over the threshold, he kicked the door shut with his boot, wincing at the too loud sound it made.

Theyll think were eager, mo shearc, she said with a giggle. Hearing her call him her love sent waves of pride coursing through the Reaper. He paused on the way to the bed and looked down at her. Do you care, wench? he asked, his eyes burning into hers.

Danielles slow, saucy smile made his groin tighten painfully. If Id cared, I wouldnt have chased your uptight ass all over Haines City until you caught me, she responded.

The Reaper arched a dark brow. Who put that notion into your head, may I ask?

To chase you? she asked, caressing the hair at the back of his neck.

That you chased me until I caught you, he countered. Sounds like something Aingeal Cree would say.

Mayhaps she might have suggested it, Danielle replied.

Aye, I figured as much, he said, and continued over to the bed. With deliberate slowness, he let her slide down his body until her feet touched the floor. His arms still around her, he held her to him, gazing down into her upturned face. Mayhaps you should take what Aingeal says with a grain of salt, wench.

She smiled and lifted a hand to his lean jaw to caress him. Then I should be afraid of you, milord? she asked softly.

Arawns brows drew together. Why should you be?

Danielle pressed close against him. You said not to pay heed to Aingeals words, yet she was quick to say I should not fear you or what a man and woman do in the 4

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privacy of their room. She lowered her chin then looked up at him through her lashes.

Should I tremble at what you have in store for me this eve?

Caught in a trap he had a notion had been lying in wait for him, he shook his head.

Wench, the only trembling you will do this eve is with pleasure. Id no more cause you hurt than I would slam my dangly with the door apurpose.

Danielle giggled. I would hope not, mo shearc, she said. That would make it hard for you to make me yours Id think.

Shaking his head at her impish look, he moved his hands to her shoulders. Youre going to be a handful, arent you? he queried.

Aye, she agreed, but Ill be your handful. She stepped back away from his light hold and turned her back. Undo me, please?

A shaft of heat careened through the Reaper and he was shocked to see his hands trembling as he lifted them to the long row of tiny buttons that held the back of her gown together. He felt clumsy and inadequate as he worked them apart, aching to simply grab the neckline and rip the garment from her.

Where will we be living, milord? she asked. She ran a hand over her side, easing a twinge that plagued her from time to time.

He looked up and realized he could see the two of them in the mirror above the dresser across the room. She met his gaze with her head tilted to one side as she waited for his answer.

Having to concentrate on the small buttons he was undoing, he had to look away from her to watch what he was about. I have an apartment in the Citadel, he answered. Outside the apartments of the Shadowlords, because Im the Prime it is the most opulent. I think youll like it there. He glanced at the mirror to see she had tucked her lower lip between her teeth. Is that a problem?

We wont be living in Haines City? she asked.

Arawn shook his head. Cynyr has been given this place as his home base. If you want to live out west, it will have to be in another territory.

Such as?

He had undone enough buttons down her back that he could see the pale blue silk camisole beneath the gown. It caused another shaft of lust to ripple along his nerve endings.

The Reaper frowned. I dont know, wench. That would depend on the Shadowlords. I will be stationed where they choose. If they are agreeable to me going west, it might be Oklaks, Moilia or Nemcone. Bevyns home base is in the Armistenky Territory but hes at the Citadel more than hes home.

He told me Lea likes it at the Citadel, Danielle told him.

Mayhaps you will too, he said as he undid the last button. He had no desire to live anywhere else but if his lady would be unhappy at the fortress of the Shadowlords, he would live with her elsewhere.

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Well see, she said, and continued to stand with her back to him. Will you help me undress, Ari?

He nearly groaned at her use of the nickname his fellow Reapers called him. It sent shivers of delight through him and made his heart swell. Feeling like an untried youth, he put his hands on the top of her dress and eased it down her arms, down her hips, holding his breath as the creamy smoothness of her back was revealed to him. Lowering his head, he placed a soft kiss at the juncture of her shoulder and neck as the gown slid into a silken pool at her feet.

Umm, his lady said.

Like that? he asked in a throaty voice.

Very much.

He hooked his thumbs into the waistband of her petticoat and tugged it downward over her lush hips, allowing it to fall atop the gown as it slid down her legs. Heat coursed through his cock when he caught sight of the white lace garter belt that held up her silk stockings.