14. Griffin

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The suite was similar to the dining room. The floors, the same black and white checkered marble, gave a charming, rustic ambiance that was amplified by dark, wooden beams running across the ceiling.

The suite smelled of fresh lavender and cedarwood, adding to the romantic atmosphere. Attached to the suite was a large bathroom with a clawfoot tub that Adeline glanced at longingly. Her eyes lifted to meet Griffin"s, and she smiled shyly.

"I really like it here," she whispered.

Griffin was inclined to agree. Not only was the hotel room quaint and cozy, but being here with his fated mate made everything that much better.

It had been so long since he"d been with a woman, and never had he been with someone he felt this strongly for. In a way, he was nervous.

Adeline seemed to sense this. She took his hand and led him to the four-poster bed.

"You seem tense."

He didn"t deny it. "It"s been a while," he admitted. "And I"ve had no desire to get close to anyone since I came back from overseas." He lifted a broad shoulder in a shrug. "Courtesy of the PTSD, I guess."

"Oh, I understand," Adeline said softly, squeezing his hand gently. "We don"t have to do anything you don"t want to." She leaned in and kissed his cheek, then slowly moved her lips down to his neck. Her breath was warm against his skin as she whispered. "But ... I want this. I want us to be close together."

Griffin shivered at her touch and the sweet scent of her shampoo that lingered in the air. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment as she trailed more gentle kisses down his collarbone and then over to his chest.

Her fingers lightly traced patterns on his chest through the fabric of his shirt. Adeline slid her hands upward, pulling it off slowly, revealing toned abs and defined muscles from his time in the military.

She ran her fingers along his scars, a reminder of his past, before trailing more kisses along the markings. It felt incredible having her there with him like this. Someone who already seemed to understand him more than anyone else ever had.

The bed dipped under their weight as they sat together, their hearts pounding in unison. It was as if they were made for each other. They were not just mates but also lovers with an intense chemistry that seemed almost tangible between them.

Griffin leaned back against the soft headboard, his heart thudding with anticipation. He watched as Adeline undid the buttons of her blouse, revealing a lacy black bra that perfectly complemented her creamy skin.

His mouth watered slightly at the sight of her, and he realized just how long it had been since he"d truly desired someone like this. The way she moved was sensual yet reserved. She knew exactly what she was doing to him without being overly provocative.

Their tongues danced together, tasting each other for the first time as they shared a passionate kiss that sent shivers down their spines. Her soft moans filled the room, adding to the erotic atmosphere as Griffin pulled away to trail more tender kisses down her neck and collarbone. Her skin was impossibly soft against his lips as he lingered, savoring every inch he could reach before moving lower still.

Adeline"s scent intensified in his sensitive shifter nose as he reached the dip between her breasts, drawing him in further. With a slow unveiling motion, his hands slid down her bra straps and gently pushed the bra aside to reveal her full breasts to him for the first time.

He cupped one in his hand, feeling the weight of it against his palm while taking her pink nipple into his mouth and sucking gently. The sound of his name on her lips encouraged him more as he switched to her other breast, eliciting soft gasps from her body.

With each gentle kiss and caress, Adeline"s breath hitched, her body trembling under the sensation of Griffin"s touch. His hands traced along her skin, his teeth lightly grazing.

Her fingers threaded through his hair as she pulled him closer, deepening their kisses, their tongues entwining in a dance that left her panting for more. Her bra hit the floor with a soft thud as it was finally discarded, and Griffin"s hands roamed freely over her bare skin.

The scent of lavender and cedarwood mixed with the musky smell of desire as they became one in the intimate space of the hotel room. It was almost too much for Griffin to handle, the intensity of their connection. His wolf urged him to take her, but he did his best to hold back his more animalistic desires.

He couldn"t help but nibble and suckle on her flesh like it was the most decadent thing he"d ever tasted. His roughened fingertips trailed down to her sides before slipping between her legs, teasingly brushing against her damp heat through the fabric of her pants. Moaning softly into his mouth, Adeline arched into his touch as he peeled away from her lips to nuzzle against her neck once more.

"Griffin," she whispered hoarsely. "Please."

Her plea was all he needed to hear. He slid to his knees, deftly pulling down her pants and underwear with a grin. Her breath hitched as his head dipped lower, tongue tracing the line of her collarbone before he kissed his way down her stomach, taking in the scent of her arousal as he went.

His hair tickled against her skin, raising goosebumps along the way. His hands massaged her thighs gently as he looked up at her. She watched him with hooded eyes that promised more than just desire.

He felt her legs tremble as he pushed them farther apart and pressed a kiss to her inner thigh, making soft noises of approval as he explored every inch of her smooth skin with his lips and tongue. The taste of her was intoxicating, driving him wild with need.

Finally reaching his destination, he took one last deep breath and dove in, tonguing her swollen clit while one hand teased and explored her wetness. She tasted sweet, like peaches and honey, driving him crazy with want.

Adeline"s fingers dug into his hair as she moaned his name louder this time, arching her back off the bed in pleasure. He held her hips close as he lapped at her folds hungrily, loving the sounds she made for him. They were music to his ears. She ground down on his face, begging for more as he slipped a finger inside her, stretching and filling her.

The scent of their sweat and arousal filled the air, mingling together in an intoxicating mix that seemed to heighten the experience for them both. The soft rustle of the bed sheets was the only sound in the room as they quickened their pace, desperate for release.Griffin"s tongue danced against her nub while his fingers pumped in and out of her core, filling her completely.

Moaning his name, Adeline dug her nails into his shoulders as she neared climax. Her body shook violently beneath him as she cried out, a long, drawn-out moan that echoed around them.

Orgasm after orgasm hit her body like crashing waves, leaving her limp and panting for breath. She seemed to melt into the bed when it subsided, looking utterly satisfied.

Griffin smiled against her sensitive skin before standing to remove his own clothing slowly. His cock sprang free, hard, and ready for her touch.

She placed a soft kiss on its head before taking him into her mouth, swirling her tongue around the tip as she slowly took him inside. Her lips stretched to accommodate him, welcoming him with a warmth that made him shudder.

As she moved her head up and down his shaft, her long hair tickled against the defined muscles of his abs. His hands roamed over her body lovingly, tracing every curve and dip, feeling the softness of her skin against his roughened fingertips.

Her moans filled the room, echoing off the walls as he pushed deeper into her mouth. The feel of her tongue flicking against him was almost too much to handle. It sent shockwaves of pleasure through his body that he hadn"t experienced in years.

Her breath fanned over his sensitive skin as she bobbed her head along his shaft, taking him deeper with each motion. Her fingers gripped his hips tightly, urging him to thrust into her mouth as she took more of him in. He could feel himself getting closer to the edge, the heady scent of their arousal filling his nostrils.

With a groan, he pulled away from her mouth and pushed into her wet heat, feeling the slick warmth envelop him completely. Adeline"s walls closed around him tightly, milk-warm and welcoming.

He drove into her slowly at first, savoring the feeling of being inside her.

Adeline"s hands gripped the sheets tightly as Griffin thrust into her, feeling the stretch of her pussy around his cock. He felt so good in her, filling her fully. Their hips met in a perfect rhythm like they knew each other"s bodies like the back of their hands.

She arched her back, moaning softly as he pumped in and out of her. Her breath hitched as he pulled back, only to groan when he plunged deeper than before.

His muscled chest rubbed against hers with each thrust, the sound of skin on skin making their hearts race faster. Every stroke was met with a moan or a grunt from one or both of them, and every now and then, he would kiss her neck or suckle on her collarbone. They moved together like two dancers in perfect harmony, their bodies knowing exactly what to do without any verbal commands.

The bed squeaked under their weight as they moved faster, harder, the ultimate goal right there. As Griffin neared his climax, his body tensed. He could feel himself getting closer, the tension building in his balls, drawing him nearer to release as she clenched around him again and again. He wanted nothing more than to empty himself inside her.

Griffin"s hands gripped Adeline"s hips tighter, pulling her closer as the first waves of his orgasm hit him hard. With a groan, he pushed into her deep, feeling her wet heat surround him entirely.

Her walls clenched around him as he released, their combined moans filling the room with raw passion and primal desire. The scent of their sweat and arousal reached a peak as they rode out their pleasure together, their hearts pounding in unison.