Desperation struck as she located a few family photo albums and precious mementos she didn’t want to leave behind. One suitcase turned into two, plus a duffle bag. Lynn kept glancing at the clock. Every minute seemed to speed by as she rushed around her house.

She finally grabbed a permanent marker and stopped in front of her fridge, hesitating after she ripped off the cap. “How do you say goodbye to everyone you love?”

She finally started to write. No one would be able to miss seeing it once they came to her house when someone investigated why she was gone. “This is going to suck if he’s gone already and I have to try to get this off.”

It became clear she’d packed too much when she lugged the first suitcase to her SUV and went back for the second one. She lifted it and carried it out her open front door, distracted, still trying to decide where to look for Coto first. She slammed into something solid and dropped the case.

Coto gripped her hips to steady her. “Are you injured?”

She recovered quickly. He was on her porch. “Coto!”

“I slipped my communicator inside your pocket when I kissed you goodbye. I came to ask you to leave with me one more time,” he admitted. “I couldn’t sleep. All I could think about was you. I tracked the signal at first light. Please come with me.”

She nodded. “I was going to find you. It’s insane but—yes.”

He grinned. “Yes?”

“Yes!”

She was so relieved they were together again that she lifted up on tiptoe and threw her arms around his neck. Coto’s mouth crashed down on hers, kissing her. She moaned against his tongue. He backed her inside and they bumped into her couch. He tore his mouth away.

“I want you.”

“I want you too.” She let him go, fumbling to get out of her clothes.

“I’ll close your door.”

“Don’t bother. Nobody ever comes by. The house can’t be seen from the road. Strip.”

Coto didn’t hesitate. She loved that about him. He nearly tripped tearing off his boots. She finished before he did and motioned him to follow her down the hallway to her bedroom. He threw his uniform top on the floor, opening his pants as he came after her.

“I missed you last night.” She got on the bed and flipped over onto her back in the middle.

“I’m here.” He shoved down his pants. “You’ll never sleep without me at your side again.”

He surprised her when he dropped to his knees, gripped her ankles, and jerked her down the bed. “I’ve never done this before but I was given instructions should I ever bound to a human.”

“We had fantastic sex,” she reminded him.

“We’re about to have better.” He spread his hands open on her thighs, pushing them wider apart and lifting her. “I’m going to master oral sex.”

Lynn looked down at him. “I’ve never been so enthusiastic before to say okay.”

Coto bent forward, nuzzling his face against her pussy. “Let me know if I do this correct.”

She clutched at her bedding. “Right there. That’s the magic spot.”

He paused. “Magic?”

“You’re supposed to be a leprechaun. I feel lucky. Never mind. Bad timing for a joke. Don’t stop.”

He resumed licking and suckling her clit. It drove her mindless. It might be his first time, but he seemed determined to do it right.

She panted encouragement. “Oh, yes. Just like that. A little rougher.”

Coto took orders incredibly well, continuing with the sweet torment until she cried out his name, climaxing hard. He eased his hold on her thighs and straightened his upper body. Lynn met his gaze and smiled.

“You’re a keeper.”

He cupped her hips, sliding her ass to the edge of the bed. “Say yes to being my bound.”

“I’ll marry you.”

He rubbed the crown of his cock against the slit of her pussy and gently entered her. “I’m claiming you right now.”

She nodded. She wrapped her legs around his hips as he came down on top of her, his chest hovering over hers. “Give me everything you’ve got.” She cupped his face, pulling him in for a kiss.

He drove in and out of her, increasing the pace. She loved the feel of him and how incredible it was, having him inside her. The mushroom-shaped crown of his cock hit her G-spot. She clawed at his biceps and had to break the kiss, afraid that she’d bite him.

“Coto!”

He buried his face in her neck, lightly nibbling on her skin. “You’re mine. Always. I’ll never let you go.”

Lynn climaxed a second time. Coto snarled her name, finding his own release. He didn’t pull out that time. He came inside her. They held on to each other while they recovered. Lynn ran her fingertips over his back, knowing she’d never get tired of touching him.

“We need to go,” he finally grumbled. “I don’t want to move but we must.”

“I know.”

They untangled their bodies with regret and dressed. Lynn took one more look around her house, knowing it would be her last. Coto strode to the door, waiting for her.

“I’ve got one more bag to grab. I hope three isn’t too much. I didn’t know what to pack.”

“You won’t regret this.”

“I know.” The reality of it hit. “Marriage is forever to you, right? It would suck to go there and get divorced in a year.”

He pulled her closer. “Forever. I’ll never let you go.”

“Good. I’m giving up everything for you.”

“I appreciate that. We will be happy.”

“I have faith. I don’t ever want to lose you.”

“Where are the rest of your things? Can you take us there by your vehicle? It would be faster than walking.”

“Of course.”

He let her go and she rushed back inside her bedroom. He followed, seeming to really take in his surroundings for the first time. “Your home is small. Our home on Zorn is larger. You will like it.”

Nerves struck. “I hope so.”

He took the duffle bag from her and they walked out the front door. She closed it but didn’t bother to twist the lock. She had everything she wanted. Coto loaded her things into the back of the SUV and Lynn climbed into the driver’s seat. Coto filled the passenger side with his tall frame.