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The thing is, losing to Ford isn’t really losing, not when we’ve shared such a beautiful, heart shattering orgasm and he’s given me the strength I need to fight another day.

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When the sunrises the next morning, I awake curled up in Ford’s arms, my head pressed against his chest. I shift in his hold and he rolls over, still very much asleep. The duvet cover slips lower, and I find myself staring at his back and the couple of dozen burn scars that are scattered over his skin. The pain his parents inflicted makes me want to hurt someone for him, makes me want tolovehim with everything I have just to blot out the hell he went through.

Love. I feel it deep inside. I love this boy too. So much.

The King was wrong. So fucking wrong. Love doesn’t make you weak. It makes you strong.

He survived his parents and so will I.

So what if the King’s my dad? So fucking what?

I’m still Asia Chen.

Pressing a gentle kiss against his shoulder blade I slip out of bed and enter the bathroom. Last night something special happened between us and whilst Ford never expressed how he felt out loud, I heard him loud and clear. I hope he heard me too.

Turning on the shower, I wait a moment for the water to heat up before climbing under the warm spray, relaxing as it cascades over my skin. Because I’m up early, I take my time cleaning myself, washing my hair with my favourite coconut shampoo that reminds me of Camden. I wonder how he’s feeling and resolve to spend some time alone with him today. It’s been difficult juggling everything and spending time with each of my boys. Camden and Sonny have been neglected somewhat and they deserve my attention just as much as Eastern and Ford.

Ten minutes after I step into the shower, I climb out of it, feeling refreshed and ready to face the world. Wrapping a towel around my body I quickly rough dry my hair then open the bathroom door, trying not to make too much noise as I hunt for some underwear.

“Morning,” Ford says sleepily, sitting up in bed. I watch him in the grey light of a foggy morning as he leans over and flips on the lamp.

“Good morning, did you sleep well?” I ask, towelling off my body and pulling on my underwear.

Ford’s gaze rakes over me lazily, heating me up.

“It would be even better if you got over here and kissed me.”

I suck in my lip ring, wanting to kiss him but knowing if I do we might never leave this room and make breakfast in time. “As much as I really want to do that, you need to get out of that bed. You’ve got five minutes to get decent. Besides, I’m hungry.”

Ford pulls back the covers and swings his legs out of bed. He’s still totally naked and has a raging hard on. His dick bobs as he moves, like it has a mind of its own.

“Don’t look at me like that,” I warn, trying to remain stern, but failing miserably when he smiles like he’s just won the damn lottery. My stomach tumbles and my heart clenches.

“Like what?” he asks, stepping towards me.

“Like you want to start something again. I’ve just had a shower.”

He laughs loudly, shaking his head at my lame response. “All the more reason to eat you for breakfast.”

I giggle, loving this teasing side to him. It’s cute. “Seriously, Ford, we haven’t got time,” I mutter as he steps closer, leaning in to press a searing kiss against my shoulder.

“It’s Saturday, it’s not like we have lessons to go to. Besides, the way I’m feeling I can make this quick,” he murmurs against my skin, his lips trailing up my neck as he nibbles on my earlobe.

My eyes press shut and my body shudders at the sheer force of his presence. Ford is dangerous, deadly and addicting. I like it. No, Iloveit.

“I didn’t take you for a five-minute wonder.” I grin as he laughs into my neck, biting gently at the tender skin there.

“You’re right, I’m not,” he replies, grasping my cheeks in his hands and planting a swift kiss against my lips. “With you, I want all the time in the world to screw you until you come.”

My cheeks flush with arousal and I sway into him as he steps back, a playful look on his face.

“Is that a promise?”

“A promise implies there’s a chance I might not perform my duties and you know better than anyone that I always follow through, especially when it comes to you, Asia.” He grins and my heart nearly implodes.

“Get dressed,” I laugh, shaking my head at this new playful version of Ford.

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