Dragoncrest Cliffs & all of the ghouls come out to play (mtr.)

She began to submit to him, and he laughed, voice echoing off the walls of the apothecary. Somebody's gotta take command, he said softly, rolling his eyes. Funny, that; most women relished the opportunity to be given the reins, for once. But not Aure.

No, she would be commanded--so by God, would he command.

Get on your belly, Verx whispered, setting his teeth into the soft skin of her nape. If she did not move, he would move her himself. He had not the time nor the patience to wait, to take things slow. She had teased him long enough, and she knew it: she was no helpless young girl.

He came down upon her like a terrible summer thundercloud, broad and black and relentless. His forelegs were planted on either side of her, his hips--already straining without his volition--brushing the backs of her thighs.