Chapter 17

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Joy to my world, he’ll make me cum,

Let my hearth receive his spear.

Let my passion and eagerness receive his pleasure.

And my pussy and heart will sing.

And my pussy and heart will sing.

And oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, my body screams.

Dancer almost embarrassed herself coming too fast. What could she say? Nookie’s kisses melted her like a marshmallow over fire.

But she contained herself, kind of. His lips met hers, and she eagerly embraced him right back. Their breaths hotly shared between them. Their hands eagerly stroking and exploring.

They’d been put to bed wearing simple linen shifts, easily discarded that they might touch, flesh to flesh.

So much flesh for her to explore. Despite Nanook having rolled her under him, she shoved until she got him on his back. She straddled his wide body and let her hands skim across the muscled planes of his torso, exploring the ridges she’d been admiring. Tweaking his flat nipples. Drawing a gasp with everything she did.

“Dani.” He moaned her name.

“What is it, Nookie?” she whispered against his neck as she nibbled the flesh that tempted.

“You’re driving me wild.”

“Good.” Because he’d been doing the same since they met.

She kissed her way down his body, teasing the skin that shivered as he realized where she aimed for. His shaft stood tall and thick. A candy stick that she grabbed hold of, and, yes, she gave it a lick.

She wrapped her lips around the tip of him and sucked, tasted the pearl that decorated the tip, explored the length of him with her tongue. Revelled in how he groaned and bucked.

She would have gladly sucked and licked until she got a creamy surprise, but he growled and suddenly flipped her back onto her back, covering her body with his as he bestowed a fierce kiss.

Then it was his turn to explore, his mouth dragging sensation and heat everywhere it explored. Her nipples puckered, taut berries that he suckled. His big hands cupped her breasts and pushed them together that he might rub his bristly jaw, drawing a gasp at the sensation.

But she truly cried out when he slid between her legs and devoured her. He licked her until she bowed from the bed. Flicked her clit until she whimpered.

Only then did he slide back up her body until the tip of him nudged. She dragged him close for a kiss as he entered her, the thickness of his shaft stretching her so nicely. He grunted as she squeezed her muscles to hold him tight.

“You’re making it hard for me,” he murmured.

“So hard,” she teased, wiggling her hips.

He stroked, in and out, thrusting evenly and deeply, perfectly. Her fingers dug into his broad back as he rode her, driving her pleasure up a hill and then pushing her off it.

She came with her mouth wide open, too breathless to cry out. Tense and yet boneless at the same time as she climaxed harder than she’d ever imagined. And to her delight, he joined her, shouting, “Dani!”

Then he collapsed.

On her, she should add.

But she didn’t mind the weight of him. She hugged him tight and whispered, “My Christmas wish came true.”

“Oh, and what did you wish for?” he mumbled against her neck where his face lay.

“To find someone who makes me happy.”

He raised his head. His craggy features crinkled as he bestowed upon her the biggest smile. “Ditto. I used to think my life was fine, but then a reindeer crashed into my mountain and dragged me back into the world of the living, and people.” He grimaced, but only for a second. “And you know what, I don’t mind one bit. I’m glad we found each other. Although, I am sorry.”

“Sorry for what?”

The door slammed open, as two little girls rushed in. “Told Gertie you were awake,” Sesi exclaimed as Nanook slid off her and tugged up the blankets to cover them.

“She tried to say you were still sleeping, but I heard you yelling at Dani. Did she squish you in bed again?” Siku asked.

“Uh…” Poor Nanook turned bright red, so Dancer came to his rescue.

“I farted,” she stated. “And it was so smelly.”

“Mine are too. Auntie Kira says it’s because we’re stinking cute,” Sesi stated as she clambered onto the bed.

“You slept for sooooo long.” Siku climbed up on the other side.

“Did you have fun while I was working?” Nanook asked.

“Oh yes. We slept outside under the stars and watched a space movie. Next year for Christmas, I want a lightsaber,” Sesi announced, bouncing up to pretend-swing her sword while making zinging sounds.

“I want to be Princess Leia,” Siku exclaimed, not to be outdone.

“We got presents,” squealed Sesi. “I got the prettiest doll.”

“I got building blocks.”

“We had pancakes with chocolate chips for breakfast and pizza for lunch.” Sesi kept narrating their day.

“Santa gave Charlie a new helicopter, and he says he can take us home, but we don’t wanna go,” Suki stated with a jutting lower lip.

“I like it here, too. Do we have to go?” Sesi whined.

“What would you say if I told you Santa offered me a job?” Nanook drawled.

“So, we can stay?” Sesi cocked her head.

“Yes.”

“Yay!” the girls squealed and bounced right out the door, yelling, “We gotta go tell our new friends.”

He glanced at Dancer. “Guess that answers that question. I’m assuming you still want me around.”

“Yes, although we might need a bigger bed.”

And a lock on the door because more people chose to come barging in, thankfully after they’d managed to get some clothes on. Dancer had some in her dresser while a pile of folded garments had been left on a chair for Nanook.

Kira was next to enter without knocking. “The girls said you’ve decided to stay in the Village.”

He nodded. “Santa offered me a job. Rebuilding and whatnot.”

“Us too. He wants us all to relocate.”

“Are you?”

“I’m thinking about it. It would be nice to have access to things without needing months for it to be delivered,” Kira mused aloud.

“What about your house pods?” he asked.

Kira moved a hand. “They’re moveable. I just need to stake out a spot for them.” Kira headed for the door. “Speaking of which, I’d better choose a location before someone else gets the best view.”

The entire Polar Crew came wandering in over that next hour, each of them having been offered a chance to stay and all of them contemplating it, even Charlie.

“I’m not crazy about living around folks again,” said the ornery caribou with a grimace. “But I was telling Santa some ideas I have for his sled, and now he wants me to work on a prototype with those elves. Guess it wouldn’t hurt to stick around for a bit.”

By the time Dancer and Nanook ventured forth, they discovered the elves had already started framing a building for their new residents to work out of, although Nanook did frown at the sign planted in front of it.

“BUTT?” he questioned aloud.

It was Ding-a-ling who proudly stated, “Welcome to the office for the Bispecies United Technical Team.” Their new fancy title for non-elves employed by Santa’s Village.

While Nanook discussed the details of the new build, Dancer wandered over to The Hot Cocoa and Donuts Shop in search of something to eat.

She ran into Rudolph, looking rumpled and bleary-eyed. She expected him to be mad she’d taken his spot, but instead, he slicked back his hair and offered a smarmy smile. “Today is your lucky day,” he announced.

“Oh, why is that?” Dancer asked as she waited for her order of food.

“Because I’ve decided to take you as my mate.”

“You have?” Her brow arched.

“It’s only natural. First lead and second lead. We’ll make fine calves to take our spots when we get too old.”

“No, thanks,” she stated before taking a bite from a cream-filled donut.

“Er, what? You did hear me, right? I said I’ve decided to honor you by?—”

She cut him off. “Not interested. I already have a mate.”

Rudolph’s brows rose. “You can’t possibly mean that bear.”

“That bear helped save this village and Christmas.”

“But he’s not a reindeer.”

“And?”

“My nose glows.”

She snorted. “So does a headlamp. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a sardine donut to bring to the hero of Christmas.”

With that, she left the shop with a bag and tray of drinks. Nanook took the treats from her and, in between bites, said, “Why’s Rudolph keep scowling in our direction?”

She snorted. “Because I told him I wasn’t interested in becoming his wife.”

“He wants to steal you from me?” Nanook bristled and glared at Rudolph.

“Ha. I’d rather be single than date him. But no worries, Nookie. I told him, and I’ll tell anyone else who asks, I’ve already got all the bear I need.”

He swept her into his arms and swung her around before saying, “I still want to punch him.”

“I know.” And she just might let him.

After all, Nookie deserved a present for Christmas too.