Under an Onyx Sky (Elemental Enchanters Series Book 4) (28 page)

“Yes.”

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Ava smiled as her dad slept soundly in his recliner. She put a blanket over him and then held out her hand for Gabriel to come with her. They entered her room and Gabriel softly closed the door behind him. He came up behind her, enfolding his arms around her waist. She twisted in his grasp and laced her fingers around his neck pulling him to her. He kissed her hard, and then lifted her, and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He carried her toward the bed and held himself above her. Heat filled inside her as his mouth molded to hers, his tongue tracing hers.

He moved to her neck, and she exhaled a trembling breath. His hands slid up her shirt and a shiver of pleasure shot through her.

“We shouldn’t do this here,” she whispered as his lips found her stomach. “He could hear us.” His tongue slowly trailed upward. Any logical thought in her mind was getting more and more lost at each kiss.

“We haven’t started making noise yet.” He grinned, looking up at her with mischievous eyes. She punched his arm. He let out a laugh and then rested his chin on her chest. “Where did you have in mind?”

“I don’t know.”

He lifted her from the bed and then turned on his back with her lying on top of him. She leaned down and kissed his neck. “If you keep doing that, I can’t concentrate on where to go.”

She smiled, but continued nuzzling against his neck. She lifted his shirt and ran her hand over his smooth stomach. He clutched her tightly against his body and then relaxed.

“Now we can be as loud as we want,” he said and she looked up.

“It’s dark in here. Where are we?”

He reached behind him and clicked a switch. Blue and green Christmas lights lined the top of each wall. “My room.” Ava looked at the massive bed and saw the thousands of rose petals scattered on it. “Preparing for something?”

“Hey, a guy’s gotta do what he can for romance.” He winked.

“This is your house?” She sat up, straddling him and looking around.

“And Eric’s.”

“What color are the walls? A dark blue?”

“Yes. Are we really going to talk about my room?”

“For now.” She teased.

He sat up and wrestled her to her back. She smiled and kissed him. His hand rubbed her thigh as his mouth moved to her neck. He unbuttoned her shirt slowly and his lips moved downward. Her heart beat wildly. She raised his shirt over his head and admired his smooth hard chest. He leaned downward and sweetly kissed her cheek.

His crystal blue eyes looked deeply into hers, holding back nothing. She felt his intense love for her, and she gave him all of her feelings. “You’re all I’ve ever needed. No one has ever made me feel this way.” He lifted her hand to his chest, and she felt his rapid heartbeat. “It’s been doing that since I first met you.” He softly smiled.

She returned the smile and then brought his lips to hers, kissing him deeply. “I have never been happier. And now we have forever.”

First of all, I would like to thank all of my readers and fans. Your incredible support does not go unnoticed. I couldn’t do this without you.

To all the musicians I have ever listened to and who continuously inspire me.

To Jennifer for all the countless hours of advice, and many years of friendship.

To Paige. Do you know how awesome you are? I am so happy we found each other, and that you are always there when I need you. To Chani for all of your editorial advice and support. To my awesome betas and street team. You rock! To Sarah, who is an amazing cheerleader and supporter. To Angie and Rachel. To Nicole for letting me vent and for being my friend. Nick Taylor, the cover is amazing, and you are such a kind woman.

To my mom and Rob; my dad; Patrick, Morgan, and Alison. Thank you for believing in me and my dream. I love you all.

To Chris. You are my best friend, and I appreciate you every day. Thank you for letting me be myself and for loving me. Always and forever.

Great Northern – Houses

Halestorm – Break In

The Birthday Massacre – Cover My Eyes

Lacuna Coil – Nothing Stands In Our Way

Kodaline – All I Want

Plumb – Don’t Deserve You

Gabrielle Aplin – Salvation

Delain – Electricity

Kerli – Chemical

Marcy Playground – All The Lights Went Out

Hans Zimmer – Time

Ben Harper – Amen Omen

Audiomachine – The Truth

Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark

Sarah McLachlan – Possession (Acoustic)

Evanescence – Sick

Snow Patrol – Set The Fire To The Third Bar

Great Northern – Driveway

Sarah Blasko – Illusory Light

Breaking Benjamin – Failure

Halestorm – I’m Not An Angel

Carrigan Richards is the author of
Pieces of Me
and the
Elemental Enchanters Series.
She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in English. She lives near Atlanta with her fiancé and their three dogs.

Website:
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Pieces of Me

Under a Blood Moon (Elemental Enchanters #1)

Under the Burning Stars (Elemental Enchanters #2)

When Darkness Fell (Elemental Enchanters #2.5)

Under the Winter Sun (Elemental Enchanters #
3)