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“How difficult would it be to convince you we both need some rest at your place?” I asked, putting a hand out for her.
A small, tired smile pulled on her lips, and she gladly slipped her hand in mine. “Not at all.”
We started in the direction of her place, which, fortunately for both of us, wasn’t far. Our walk was quiet for the most part, and I couldn’t help but feel the slight uncertainty that cloaked Willow.
Remembering exactly what Finn had accused me of, I gave her hand a slight squeeze. “You know he was just trying to rile me up, right? Finn said some awful things, but none of them are true.”
A small breath came from her as she listened, nodding slowly but not with complete understanding. There was still a small hesitancy.
Stopping just outside of her house, I took both her hands in mine and pulled her closer to me.
Those captivating eyes made my heart squeeze, and I couldn’t bear the thought of her doubting my feelings. Or how I intended to be in her life from that point on.
“I will say it as many times as I need to—as many times as you want me to. I have no intention of leaving or making you raise this baby on your own. It is our child, and I plan to be here for both of you. You’re my family now.”
Willow’s face softened at the declaration, then looked almost guilty. “I didn’t mean to take his accusations to heart, and I shouldn’t doubt you. It’s just difficult to accept after what happened before.”
“You don’t need to explain yourself, Willow. You have your reasons to be hesitant, and I don’t blame you. I will spend every day proving myself to you because that is the least of what I owe you. You’ve given me a second chance, and I don’t think lightly of it.”
She cracked a smile for me then, letting the stress of the day melt away. “You’re going to be a great dad, you know.”
Warmth flooded my system as I felt a sense of pride. Having her acknowledge me was always enough to have me falling for her even more.
Pulling her even closer from where our hands connected, I pressed my lips against hers and felt as she melted into it, easing into a passionate kiss that had me eager for more.
Chapter 20 - Willow
Rowan’s hands trailed all over, exploring my body like he’d never have the chance to again.
His touch was feverish and addicting, and I was compliant puddy in his hands.
The first time we made love, we were buzzed from our drinks and tempted by the tension that lingered between us. There was a hesitant curiosity to our exchange at first, but now, there was nothing but excited passion.
His lips were on mine, devouring every ounce of affection I had to offer. He gripped me tight as I sat on his lap and draped my arms around his neck. Rowan was pressed into the couch cushions beneath me while I straddled him, silently pleading for even more.
He had been more intense about his kisses and his caresses ever since we came back from the altercation, and I knew his wolf was antsy with all that adrenaline still coursing through him.
It only made me want him more as he clutched me like I was about to be taken away from him. His lips moved with such ferocity that I almost couldn’t keep up, but there was such an addictive power to it that I didn’t want it to end.
Our bond felt stronger than ever, nourished by how badly we needed each other. Every touch and spoken word was like fuel to that warm, comforting link between us, and I felt like I was in paradise each time it soothed me.
Every ache, worry, and stress I had melted away whenever his lips caressed mine, and there was nowhere else I wanted to be.
A breathless moan fell from my lips at the sensation of his palms rubbing against my nipples from where they snuck beneath my loose top. He chuckled into the kiss at my reaction, pawing and toying with my breasts as he wished.
Even if he found far too much enjoyment in it, I didn’t mind, not so long as I was reaping the benefits.
Before I could get the chance to return the favor in some way, he scooped me up in his arms and moved me until my back was against the length of the couch, and he hovered above me.
He planted several kisses on my lips and down my neck while he lifted my shirt and tossed it to the side, leaving me bare-chested.
The arousal grew thicker in Rowan’s eyes as he continued those kisses down to my chest.
My back arched from the cushions at the first flick of his tongue against my nipple, and I swallowed back a rough moan.
His tongue lashed at it while he played with the other with his thumb.
I was a mess as I took in those shocks of pleasure, getting more worked up by him with each passing second.
