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I hold his gaze, my expression serious, making sure he can see the sincerity in every single word I say. Only when he nods in understanding, do I continue.
“I tried to convince myself that I could move on, but I couldn’t stop thinking about you.”
“Me?” he breathes, barely any noise escaping, enraptured by my words.
“I was having a panic attack when you found me, Adrian … ” I trail off, and he blanches at my words, clutching me closer to him. “We were playing, never have I ever.” I chuckle dryly, realizing how ridiculous that must sound, but he doesn’t scoff and pin me with a judging glare. No, his brows are knit together in concern as he listens intently.
“Kali said, ‘Never have I ever been in love’... and I froze. I—I felt like I couldn’t breathe, because the truth is … ” I trail off again, sucking in a deep breath. My stomach twists at what I’m about to admit, the vulnerability in those three simple words. But I owe it to him—no, owe it to myself to not hold back, to tell him exactly how I feel. We both deserve that happiness, and I’ve got to take this step if I’m ever going to have any sort of a future with any of these men.
Adrian’s still, holding his breath in anticipation of my next words.
“The truth is … I love you, I just couldn’t let myself admit it until—” His hand slides back up, fingers threading through my hair, effectively cutting off my words as his mouth slants over mine.
He devours me in a hungry, searing kiss, stealing the breath from my lungs. I moan into the touch, drawn into his chest like a moth to the flame, reveling in his warm skin against mine. My heart melts into the embrace as his arm wraps around me, caging me against him.
My lips part under his, and he doesn’t waste any time, his tongue delving between them, softly caressing my own. Time seems to stand still as we meet in a passionate kiss. I need the connection as much as I need the air filling my lungs in sharp, greedy pants.
Words left unsaid float through my mind, begrudgingly urging me to voice the rest of my explanation before they’re lost on my tongue, forgotten more and more with each stroke of his own.
I pull back reluctantly, sucking in a deep breath and filling my greedy lungs with much-needed air.
“Adrian, I didn’t—” I let the words spill out, aiming my gaze at his bare chest, knowing I won’t be able to say them if I meet his eyes. He cuts me off, his hand sliding to tip under my chin and tilt my head up to meet his crystal blue gaze.
“I know, angel, I knew it then. I just convinced myself you had as an excuse to push you away and protect myself,” he admits, with a small smile. There’s an echo of the pain that I caused him, but I can see the hope and warmth too. “When you left, I felt like a dagger was plunged deep in my chest, and to see you at the beach, like it didn’t affect you … ” he trails off, my lips part, the truth poised on my tongue, but his fingers brush against my cheek in a soothing caress as he continues.
“I know now that wasn’t true. I could see it in every pained glance, and wince at my abrupt dismissals. I just couldn’t recognize it at the time.”
“It nearly broke me when you left Olivia, because I love you too. I’ve loved you since I met you, since I saw that unbreakable spirit, bravery, and sharp wit. Since I saw the immense kindness and joy you bring to all those around you, a light that not many can deny being drawn to,” he whispers, his hand moving to twine through my hair, his thumb still stroking my cheek softly.
My chest warms at his words, my body feeling light all over at his admission. He loves me too. Tears prick as I run the words over again in my mind, allowing them to sink in. A stray tear rolls down my cheek, cooling the heated skin there for a moment before Adrian brushes it away with his thumb. A grin slides across his face at the show of emotion.
Only then do I notice my own goofy grin, the warm, elated feeling washing over my entire body. His lips descend on mine softer than before, and I can’t help but keep the smile plastered on my face.
That is until his hand trails languidly down my side, fingers tracing lightly over my curves. A shiver of desire races up my spine just as he deepens the kiss, my mouth parting under his to allow his tongue entrance.
His hand slips beneath the soft silk clinging to my skin, pausing briefly on the lace panties. He plays with the edge, fingers teasing along my hip before he continues his way up my body, lifting the nightgown as he goes. A moan escapes as his fingers find my breast, teasing my nipple into a peak.
He pulls away, and I whimper in protest before feeling the slide of my nightgown against my skin. I hurriedly move for him, wanting to be rid of the material as soon as possible if that’s the only barrier between having his lips back, devouring me completely.
Adrian tosses the material to the side, and eagerly moves back to caress my skin. I go to protest as his arms wrap around me, turning me to face away from him. But all I manage to get out is a squeak before he pulls my back against his warm hard chest and his lips descend upon my neck, caressing the sensitive skin there.
He wraps an arm under me, finding my breast again. The movement he makes elicits a sharp intake of breath and a jolt of pleasure runs through me. His hips wiggle against me, the material of his boxers sliding down the backs of my legs as he makes quick work of them.
I can’t help the groan that escapes me as his hard length presses against me. My hands immediately move to my panties and pull them off, ready to feel him pressed against my bare skin. Adrian pulls his lips from my neck to let loose a breathy chuckle at my impatience.
“Laugh all you want, I just need to feel you … ” I let the rest go unsaid, it’s been too long since I had his warm chiseled body pressed up against me, since I felt his—
My thoughts cut off abruptly as his lips descend on my neck once more, sucking the sensitive skin into his mouth and startling a gasp from my own. His fingers tease along my hip, slowly trailing the way down my thigh. I groan in protest, willing him to hurry up, my core growing wetter with anticipation.
Finally, he takes mercy on me. His fingers gripping my inner thigh, and he hitches my leg back over his own, and pulls my ass to rest atop his hips, leaving my pussy bare and exposed. A needy whimper escapes, his hand so close to where I desperately crave his touch. He rocks his hips against me teasingly, and I feel his thick cock pressed up against me. I move my hips back against him, seeking more of the friction, but he moves away, tormenting me further.
I’m about to tell him off, when my words are abruptly cut off, replaced by a loud moan as he deftly rubs my clit.
“Shh,” he warns, lifting his lips, but keeping them poised just above my skin. The hot caress of his breath against the wet sensitive skin sends waves of pleasure from my body. “You don’t want anyone to interrupt us, do you?” he asks, rolling my nipple between his fingers teasingly. I pause for a minute before I shake my head, my mind coming up with a few different scenarios of what could happen if one of my other mates walked through that door.
My thoughts fail when I feel his hard length probing my entrance from behind and his hand moves to teasingly rub the head over my wet folds.
“Adrian, please,” I pant, my breath catching in my throat. My heart pounds each time he rubs himself over my entrance, anticipation sending my pulse skyrocketing.
