“But you didn’t lose me.” I put my hands over his.
Looking down, he spoke with a hoarse voice, heavy with emotions. Then, he gently grasped my hands and pressed a soft kiss on the top of each one. When our eyes met again, his gaze held a passionate intensity that sent shivers down my spine.
Releasing my hands, he stood tall and rigid. “Starting now, your place will always be by my side. You will stay in my quarters,” he announced.
Absolutely, yes.I was excited that he suggested it.
Maybe it wasn’t the right time to joke, but I was slightly embarrassed and my knee-jerk reaction was to blurt, “is that an order, sir?”
He glanced at me, tilting his head and raising a brow. “You joke, but I’m being completely serious,” he replied, his face deadpan. “I will not lose you. You mean everything to me,” he said, his voice filled with desperation.
My heart fluttered as I reached up to cup his cheeks in my hands, getting lost in the depths of his soulful eyes.
“You will never lose me,” I said, my voice filled with unwavering sincerity. Life was too short not to be honest about how I felt.
“Now that I’ve found you,” I confessed, “the thought of not being with you is just as unbearable.”
With a firm grip on his imposing shoulders, I lifted myself onto my toes and pressed my lips against his.
Immediately, a rush of warmth and arousal coursed through me. How I’d managed to hold back from having sex with him and only kissing him was a mystery to me.
Trex put his hands on my hips and returned the kiss.
Neither of us uttered a word as my fingertips roamed down his stubble-dotted jaw and brushed against his shoulders. Iexplored the contours of his strong, wide chest, filled with indescribable joy. My lips curved into a smile as my fingers gently glided across his skin, tracing circles. A chuckle slipped out of me as I pressed my lips against his chest.When did I gain this newfound confidence?
The fact that Trex made me feel so comfortable only heightened my attraction to him. My anticipation of being ‘claimed’ by him sent a tingling through me, heightening my excitement. As my hands explored his skin, I continued to plant kisses on his body, gradually making my way down his abdomen.
In a powerful, bass-filled voice, Trex groaned, his sound resonating throughout the air. He stopped me from moving by covering my hands. His expression turned serious once more. “I promise to do a better job of protecting you.”
A smile formed on my lips as I gazed up at him. “Let’s take a break from worrying about anything at the moment.” Sliding my hands underneath the straps on his chest, I tugged him against me.
With another purr-like growl, he pressed me to him and held me tightly, his heartbeat pounding in tune with mine. “My beautiful K’sha. I do not deserve you,” he choked out, his voice a low raspy whisper.
In a fierce, demanding kiss, Trex’s mouth took possession of mine. I couldn’t help but moan in response to the intense passion, and I wrapped my arms around his waist.
In one seamless motion, his hand traveled to the back of my head, his fingers threaded through my hair. I was overwhelmed by his touch as one of his hands moved to my back, and a throaty groan escaped his lips while he deepened the kiss.
Our tongues met, and we eagerly explored each other’s mouths until we were both breathless.
When we pulled back from one another, Trex pressed his forehead against mine, our chests rising and falling with labored breaths.
“Grace...” Panting, he uttered his words with a sense of longing.
“Trex...” I responded breathlessly.
The touch of Trex’s hand on my back was warm, adding to the intense surge in my blood.
I gave in to the mysterious bond between us as his lips met mine again. This time with a delicate caress, as if he wanted to cherish each moment.
How could I think, even for a moment, that I could resist the undeniable connection between us for long?
With every touch of his hands and brush of his lips, sparks of energy surged through me. The press of his body against mine left me with a comforting warmth that assured me of our connection.
I’m so glad you are mine.
In that instant, I heard his voice inside my head.‘I am glad you are mine as well.’
Shit. Did I send him my thoughts? How?
