Chapter 701: Stay like this, Don’t let go
This novel contains mature/explicit sexual content, including scenes during pregnancy. Reader discretion is advised. Not suitable for all audiences.
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He began to move — slow, rolling rocks of his hips rather than sharp thrusts. Each stroke was deep and measured, designed to pleasure without jostling her belly. One hand stayed protectively over her rounded middle, thumb stroking soothing patterns, while the other caressed her breast or cradled her face.
Isabella wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. Every gentle thrust sent waves of pleasure radiating through her core. The angle was perfect; he brushed that sweet spot inside her with every slow glide. She rocked with him as much as her body allowed, wanting more of that delicious friction.
"Look at me," he whispered. When her eyes met his, he smiled, soft and adoring. "That’s it. Let me see how good it feels for you."
He kissed her again — deep, languid kisses that matched the movements of his body. Between kisses he poured whispered words against her lips, her ear, the sensitive skin of her neck.
"You are the heart of our home... so brave, so generous with your body."
"Every ripple around me tells me how much you trust me."
"I love how full you are... how your belly rests against me while I move inside you."
"You glow like the moon itself, my love. Carrying our future makes you even more irresistible."
Isabella’s pleasure built steadily, coiling hotter with each unhurried thrust. She felt cherished, desired, and utterly safe. Pregnancy had amplified every sensation — the slide of his cock, the press of his hand on her belly, the heat of his breath on her skin. She wanted more, needed just a little faster.
"Cyrus... a little more," she pleaded softly, voice husky. "Please... I need it."
He obliged without hesitation, increasing the pace only slightly while keeping every movement smooth and controlled. His hand slipped between them, fingers finding her swollen clit and rubbing in gentle, perfect circles.
"That’s my beautiful mate," he murmured. "Take what you need. I’m here... I’ve got you."
The combination — his steady, deep strokes, the precise pressure on her clit, the constant stream of loving words — pushed her over the edge again. Pleasure crashed through her in long, rolling waves. Isabella moaned his name, body clenching rhythmically around him as the orgasm swept her under. Cyrus groaned deeply, holding still inside her while she pulsed and fluttered, letting her ride every last tremor.
Only when her breathing began to slow did he move again — a few more slow, luxurious strokes that prolonged her pleasure. Then, with a low, guttural sound against her neck, he followed her, spilling deep inside her in warm, careful pulses. He stayed buried to the hilt, whispering her name like a prayer, body trembling with release.
For long moments they remained joined, breathing together in the quiet nest of furs. Cyrus pressed soft kisses along her shoulder, her collarbone, the curve where her neck met her jaw. "My everything," he murmured. "Thank you for trusting me with this... with you."
When the aftershocks finally faded, he eased out of her with utmost care, a soft cloth already waiting beside the nest. He dipped it in a basin of warm water he had prepared earlier and cleaned her gently between her legs, wiping away the mingled evidence of their lovemaking with tender strokes. He dried her with another soft pelt, then pulled a light, warm fur over her body, tucking it carefully around her belly and shoulders to keep the chill away.
Only then did he lie down beside her, drawing her into his arms so her back rested securely against his chest. One strong arm curled protectively over her rounded middle, hand splayed wide so he could feel any tiny movements from their young. The other hand stroked her hair, her arm, any part of her he could reach in slow, soothing caresses.
"How do you feel?" he asked, lips brushing the shell of her ear. His voice was rough with spent passion but filled with quiet concern. "Any soreness? Any discomfort at all?"
Isabella smiled, utterly boneless and glowing from within. She nestled closer, cheek against his bicep. "Perfect... just perfect. I feel loved. Cherished. Like I could float away on how good that was."
Cyrus kissed the back of her neck, a small, satisfied sound rumbling in his chest. "Good. That is all I ever want for you." He nuzzled closer, inhaling the scent of her skin and their shared pleasure. "The little ones are quiet now... resting safely inside you. I can feel their calm through your belly. They know their mother is happy."
He continued massaging her lower back with light pressure to ease any lingering tension, tracing lazy patterns over her belly, pressing occasional kisses to her shoulder whenever she sighed contentedly. At one point he reached for a small bowl of fresh water and helped her take slow sips, holding the cup to her lips so she didn’t have to move.
Isabella drifted in a haze of warmth and satisfaction. The fire had burned lower, casting soft golden light across their entwined bodies. Outside, the village slept under a starlit sky, but inside their fur nest the world had narrowed to just the two of them — and the new lives they had created together.
Cyrus’s hand never left her belly. Every so often he would whisper quiet words not just to her, but toward the rounded curve. "Sleep well, little ones. Your mother has given us all so much tonight. Rest easy... we are all safe and loved."
Isabella’s eyes grew heavy. She turned her face into his chest, breathing in his familiar scent — warm skin, faint smoke from the fire, and the subtle musk of their intimacy. "Stay like this," she murmured sleepily. "Don’t let go."
"I won’t ," he promised, voice soft as midnight. "I will hold you until morning and every night after, for as long as you’ll have me."
He adjusted the furs one last time, making sure every inch of her was covered and comfortable. Then he settled fully behind her, spooning her protectively, his larger frame curving around hers like a living shield. His cock, still half-hard from the memory of her body, rested warmly against the small of her back, a quiet reminder of his desire without any demand.
Isabella let out one final, contented sigh. The gentle sound of Cyrus’s breathing, the steady weight of his hand on her belly, and the deep sense of being utterly wanted and cared for lulled her toward sleep. For the first time in many long days, every ache in her body had melted away, replaced by a profound, glowing peace.
In the quiet hours that followed, Cyrus remained awake a little longer, simply watching over her. His fingers traced idle patterns on her skin while his mind filled with visions of the future, tiny snakelets with her smile and his calm, a home filled with laughter, and Isabella forever at the center of it all, radiant and loved.
When sleep finally claimed him too, it was with her name on his lips and his arms wrapped securely around the woman who had changed his world forever.
The fire burned down to glowing embers. The barred door kept the world at bay. And in their soft nest of furs, Isabella and Cyrus rested deeply, bodies entwined, hearts perfectly aligned, ready for whatever tomorrow would bring —together.
