The second the door clicked shut, the world turned into a pressure cooker. Thanks to the soundproofing, the only thing Mei Lin could hear was the frantic, heavy rasp of Kael's breathing.
She grabbed the zipper of her jumpsuit and yanked it down to her navel in one smooth motion. The fabric pulled wide, exposing her pale breasts, which were already straining against the black lace of her bra. Her nipples were hard peaks, visible even through the thin material.
Kael made a sound like a starving animal. He didn't just walk over; he stalked her. He slammed his hands against the stone wall on either side of her head, pinning her. The heat coming off him was insane—like standing too close to a bonfire. He smelled like woodsmoke, sweat, and pure, concentrated male.
"I'm going to lose it, Mei Lin," Kael growled, his voice a jagged, vibrating mess. "I want to rip this strange skin off you and find out if you're this soft everywhere."
"Then do it, Kael. Stop talking and show me that 92 rating," Mei Lin challenged, her voice low and dripping with heat.
Kael didn't need another word. He hooked his thick fingers into the collar of her jumpsuit and peeled it off her shoulders. He wasn't gentle. He was a beast, and he handled her like she was a prize he'd finally caught. The jumpsuit fell to her ankles, leaving her standing there in just her bra and a tiny pair of lace panties.
Kael's eyes went wide. He stared at the curve of her waist, the flare of her hips, and the way the black lace cut into the soft flesh of her thighs.
"You're so small," he muttered, his hand trembling as he reached out. He cupped her breast, his large, calloused palm completely swallowing the mound of soft flesh. He squeezed, hard, making Mei Lin let out a sharp, needy gasp. "But you feel like heaven. Like something I'm supposed to devour."
He leaned down and buried his face between her tits, inhaling deeply. He let out a low, rumbling purr that vibrated right through Mei Lin's chest and down into her clit. She arched her back, her fingers digging into the thick, dark mane of his hair as he found the clasp of her bra and snapped it open.
When her breasts spilled free, Kael groaned. He didn't hesitate. He took one dark, swollen nipple into his mouth and sucked. He wasn't just kissing her; he was feasting, his tongue swirling around the sensitive bud before he bit down gently.
"Ah! Kael..." Mei Lin cried out, her head snapping back against the stone.
The sensation was electric. The rough friction of his tongue and the suction of his mouth sent a jolt of pure fire straight between her legs. She felt herself getting soaked, her panties already damp with the evidence of how much she wanted this.
Kael moved to the other breast, his hand sliding down, past her belly, until his fingers hooked into the waistband of her lace panties. He didn't pull them down yet. He just pressed his palm against her mound, rubbing in a slow, torturous circle.
Mei Lin could feel him through the thin fabric—the unyielding, heavy weight of his cock pressing against her thigh. He was huge, a thick, throbbing length of muscle that promised to stretch her wide. Even without seeing it, she knew the Alpha was packing exactly what she expected from an S-rank mate.
"You're so wet," Kael rasped against her skin, his breath hot and ragged. "I can smell you, Mei Lin. You want me to take you right here on the floor, don't you?"
"I want you to stop teasing and touch me," she breathed, her hands sliding down his back to grip the iron-hard muscles of his ass.
Kael let out a rough laugh and hoisted her up, her legs wrapping around his waist. He carried her to the Divine Nest, his cock rubbing against her pussy with every step. When he dropped her onto the blue silk, he didn't give her a second to breathe. He was on top of her instantly, his heavy weight a delicious pressure.
He ripped his own furs away. He was beautiful—all corded muscle and raw power. And his cock... it was a monster. Thick, veiny, and pulsing with a life of its own. It twitched as it stood tall against his stomach, the head weeping a clear bead of pre-cum.
Kael grabbed her hand and guided it down to him. "Touch it," he commanded.
Mei Lin wrapped her fingers around him. He was burning hot and hard as stone. She slid her hand up and down the length, her thumb rubbing over the crown. Kael's eyes rolled back in his head, a long, guttural purr shaking his entire body.
"More," he hissed. "I want to feel those soft fingers all over me."
Mei Lin didn't stop. She used both hands, her modern sensibilities completely gone, replaced by a raw, hungry need to satisfy this beast. She leaned up and licked the tip of his cock, tasting the salt and the musk. Kael nearly hit the ceiling, his tail lashing the silk sheets like a whip.
[Ding! Bond Synchronization: 50%.][System Note: Vitality Points are skyrocketing! Host's 'High Heat' actions are providing a 300% multiplier!]
Mei Lin didn't give a damn about the points. She wanted Kael. She wanted the way he tasted, the way he smelled, and the way his hands felt as he finally ripped her panties aside and found her clit.
His fingers were large, but he knew exactly what he was doing. He flicked the sensitive little nub, his thumb sliding through the slickness of her folds. Mei Lin cried out, her hips bucking as he found her rhythm.
"You like that, don't you?" Kael growled, his face inches from hers. "You like being handled by a beast."
"Yes... Kael, please..."
He leaned down and captured her lips in a messy, wet kiss, his tongue mirroring the motion of his fingers between her legs. The world outside didn't exist. The tribe didn't exist. There was only the silk, the heat, and the heavy friction of a Lion claiming his Goddess.
Mei Lin knew they couldn't go all the way yet—the System was still stabilizing her body for the first "real" heir—but that didn't mean they were going to sleep. Not by a long shot.
"We have all night," Kael whispered into her mouth, his fingers sliding deep into her soaking heat. "And I'm going to make sure you remember every second of it."