Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 77904 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77904 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
Ronin had moved things around in his closet and even cleaned out an entire dresser for me, so it didn’t take long for me to put my things away. I headed to the bathroom and was busy arranging my toiletries when Ronin came up behind me. “Need any help?”
“I think I’ve got it.” I put my shampoo in the shower as I told him, “Thanks for helping Nathan with his room.”
“No problem. He seems good with it.”
“Yeah, I was actually a little surprised by how good he was with it.”
“What do you mean?”
“He really loved his room. It’s kind of his safety net, and it seems strange how quick he was to walk away from it.”
“Maybe you should go up and talk to him?”
“I will in a bit.” I turned to face him. “I want to give him a few minutes to adjust.”
“What about you?” He placed his hands on my hips. “How are you adjusting?”
“Pretty good, actually.”
“That’s good. What about your side? How’s it doing?”
“It’s all good.”
“You sure about that?” He lowered his hand to the hem of my sweater and carefully lifted it over my head. He was about to reach for the clasp of my bra when he motioned to the large bandage of gauze and Band-Aids on my side. “This isn’t nothing, babe.”
“It’s fine. Samantha just got a little carried away with the Band-Aids.” I tried to reassure him. “Seriously. Don’t freak out about this. I’m fine.”
“Each time you say that, I find it harder to believe.”
He slowly peeled the bandage back and sighed as he looked at the wound. “It looks a little better than it did before.”
“See. I told you.”
“Not gonna apologize for being worried.” He grabbed me and pulled me against his chest. “Just know that I’m here for you. Now or whenever you need me.”
“I know.” I lifted on my tiptoes and slipped my arms around his neck. “And it just so happens that I need you right now.”
“Is that right?”
“Um-hmm.”
He lifted his hand to the nape of my neck, pulling my mouth to his. The touch of his lips set me on fire. In all my life, I’d never felt such a hunger for a man, and from the way he was kissing me, there was no doubt he felt the same. His rough palms slid effortlessly over my skin as he untied my black joggers and let them fall to the floor, leaving me in just my lace panties.
A rush of heat rolled against my skin as he stood there staring at me, appraising me. I’d never wanted anyone like I wanted him. I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think, and the way his eyes filled with lust when he looked at me only made me want him even more. I reached out, grasped the hem of his t-shirt, and carefully pulled it over his head, tossing it to the floor.
I laid my hand on his heart, relieved to feel that his beat was fast and hard like mine. “I love you, Ronin. I love you so much.”
“I love you too, babe. Let me show you how much.”
His lips brushed against mine, but not gently like before. Instead, it was hot, passionate, and demanding. I feared that I might lose myself in the moment, but I couldn’t pull myself away. I moaned into his mouth, stealing the last of his restraint. I gasped when he lifted me up, cradling me close to his chest. He held me tightly, making me feel safe and secure in his arms as he carried me over to his bed.
Seconds later, I was sprawled out on the mattress. I motioned my hand towards the door as I whispered, “Make sure it’s locked.”
He nodded, then stepped over and turned the bolt. In a blink, he was on top of me with his body covering mine. His weight pressed against me as his hands, rough and impatient, roamed over my body. I felt utterly possessed by him as his mouth closed over my breast, scraping his teeth across my sensitive flesh.
My breath caught as his hand slid between my legs. He ran his fingers along my center while his other hand cupped my breast. Every nerve in my body tingled with his touch, making me impatient for more. Unable to resist, I reached down, tugging at his jeans as I pleaded, “Now.”
“I like a woman who knows what she wants.”
“That’s good because I want you and only you.”
“I’m here for the taking.”
And that he was, but at that moment, he was the one doing the taking. He’d stolen my heart, and with every kiss and seductive touch, he was showing me that I’d stolen his as well. We didn’t spend hours making love. With the kids right upstairs, that wasn’t an option, but we used the time we had to our best abilities. And when we were done, we were both floating a little higher and able to tackle the rest of the night.