Healed by the Earth Dragon Prince: Dragon Shifter Romance (Elemental Dragon Warriors Book 4)

to worry. What if he drowned?
Frantic, I dive back under, searching for him. He shouldn’t be hard to find given that he’s enormous compared to the fish—and green. Almost instantly, I spot him. His head turns toward me, and he begins swimming my way, his tail cutting through the water to provide forward momentum. When he reaches me, we both break through the surface.
I throw my arms around his neck. I can’t help it. I was so worried when I thought something had happened to him. “You were under a long time,” I tell him. “How long can you hold your breath?”
He pulls back, head tilted. “I did not hold my breath. I was breathing underwater.”
“You can breathe underwater?” I blurt. “That’s amazing.”
His tail wraps around my waist and drags me closer. He holds me to his chest as his golden eyes meet mine. “I did not realize your species could not. Now I am rethinking the wisdom of us remaining in the water. I do not want you to drown.”
I roll my eyes. “I know how to swim. I’m not going to drown, Kaj.”
He sighs heavily. “Forgive me. I know Drakarian females do not like an overly protective male, but I cannot help but worry for your safety.” He lifts my hand and stares down at my fingers, probably thinking about the fact that humans don’t have claws. “Your species has no natural defenses. It is... concerning,” he adds in a low voice.
Even though I should be offended since Drakarians are almost constantly making remarks about how helpless and fragile they think we are, I’m not. When he tugs me closer to his chest and holds me like I’m the most precious treasure in the world, warmth blooms in my chest. I feel so loved and protected that I can’t complain. When was the last time someone took care of me?
Since Jarod died, no one has. Not until Kaj.
I lift my chin to look up at him. His eyes meet mine, promising a lifetime of love. I twine my arms around his neck, and he crouches in the water until his face is even with mine. I lean in to press my lips to his.
He opens his mouth and curls his tongue around mine. I moan against his lips because his ridged tongue feels so amazing. He tastes like cinnamon and spice, and I can’t get enough of him.
I wrap my legs around his waist and pull myself even closer to his body. So close that no space is left between us anymore. His stav is hard against my inner thigh.
His tail winds around my leg as his hold tightens. With one arm banded around my back to hold me in place, he runs the other down the length of my body.
I moan into his mouth as he cups my breast through the fabric of my bra. I want him to touch me, so I reach up and unhook the clasp. “Touch me,” I whisper against his lips. “I want your hands on me.”
He kisses a heated trail down my neck to the curve of my shoulder. He brushes his thumb across my breast, and my nipple hardens to a beaded tip beneath his attentions. It feels so good, I roll my hips against his, and he groans as his stav lines up with my folds. Only the thin fabric of my underwear separates him from my entrance.
I want him so badly, but I know his people mate for life. Once we seal the bond, there is no going back. He will be mine, and I will be his.
As if sensing my hesitation, he pulls back and rests his forehead against mine. “May I taste you, my beautiful linaya? We do not have to fully mate until you are ready.”
I know he said he loves the way I taste, but I’m still surprised by this. I always thought men didn’t enjoy that. At least, that’s what I’ve heard about human men. “Are you... sure?” I hedge.
His golden eyes burn with passion. “I have dreamed of tasting your sweet nectar again. Please, allow me to pleasure you with my tongue, Anna.”
I blink in astonishment. How can I deny him when he asks me like this? His rough tone sparks desire deep in my core. “Yes,” I reply, breathless with anticipation. Yesterday, he used his fingers, but today he wants to use his tongue. I’ve never done this before. Although I’m slightly nervous, I don’t hesitate because it’s Kaj. He loves me. If I get uncomfortable or want him to stop for any reason, he will.
I unwrap my legs from his waist so we can move to the shore, but he surprises me by sinking beneath the water. His lips leave small, suctioning kisses from my neck down to the valley of my breasts. It feels so amazing, I run my fingers through his hair, holding him to me.
When he closes his mouth over my breast, I tug at his hair and a low moan escapes me.
My heart beats wildly in my chest as he alternates between a soft scrape of his teeth and a gentle suction. The combination drives me mad with desire. He turns his attention to the other breast, and I wrap my legs around him again.
He continues down my body until he reaches my mons. His fingers slip beneath the fabric of my underwear and slide them off my hips, leaving me completely bare before him.
He dips his ridged tongue between my folds and immediately finds the small bundle of nerves at the top. I arch against him, wanting more. Digging my hands deeper into his hair, I hold him in place.
Lilly said that Varus was surprised when he discovered her clit because Drakarian women don’t have one. But Kaj teases mine expertly with his tongue, making me suspect he learned this trade secret from his friend. If they are sharing tips, I’m not about to complain, because it feels incredible.
When he moves away from the sensitive