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It was cut short too soon as he pulled back and reached into his back pocket.
I froze up as he held out a small jewelry box.
“It’s not a ring, so don’t panic,” he said quickly when he noted my expression.
I relaxed a little, giggling nervously as he opened it.
A ruby red heart charm was revealed, and I just stared at it in awe.
“A symbol of my love for you, to go on your charm bracelet,” he murmured.
I just smiled lovingly up at him.
He’d said the words that I’d thought I’d never hear again in my life. Ever since my mother had died, love had been missing from my life. Until I came to the Academy and truly met my hellhounds.
They’d shown me love once more, and I knew I’d come to feel the same way for them.
“I love you too,” I said, shocking myself as my heart fluttered at the words.
Jack tensed up at first, his eyes widening slightly in disbelief before he grinned widely.
I held out my hand with my bracelet on, and he carefully added the charm onto it, clasping it on tightly before claiming my mouth once more.
Our kiss deepened this time, and I stopped holding back, letting all my love and desire flow freely from me.
He moaned softly as I began sucking on his lower lip and teasing his tongue with my own.
His hand slid down my back, and ever so cautiously inched down to cup my ass.
The heat that seared through me made me stand on tiptoes as I kissed him hungrily, balling my hands up in his shirt, desperate for… something more.
“Lily,” he said breathlessly as he pulled away.
“Mmm?” I pouted, staring at his lips, desperate to taste them again.
“Do you want this to go further? I won’t let it go further unless you’re comfortable. We can just kiss and hold each other, and that’s enough for me,” he said sweetly as he stared into my eyes with utter devotion and affection.
My breath caught as I got sucked into those deep, dark depths.
He was being sincere. He wanted me as much as I wanted him, but he wouldn’t go further unless I wanted to.
And I’d waited long enough. I really did want to.
“Okay, yes,” I breathed, kissing him again.
“Are you sure? You can pull out at any time, we don’t have to,” he said as he broke the kiss once more.
“I know,” I growled softly, kissing him again. This time, he didn’t break the kiss, instead wrapping his arms around me and holding me tight against his warm, firm body.
He led us back into the gazebo, and I only noticed the bedding laid out in the dim candlelight once we broke apart for breath.
My cheeks flushed as I eyed the adorable, romantic set-up. Rose petals were everywhere, and a thick quilt had been laid out on a foam mattress. He’d put a lot of thought into it, making sure there were plenty of pillows.
It was perfect, and we were well-hidden from the mansion. No one else would be out here tonight, and I’d noticed that my hellhounds had keen senses. He’d know if someone was coming. I could trust him to keep us hidden away.
My heart pounded as he helped me down onto the bedding, covering my body with his and kissing me once more.
My hands were sweaty as my stomach knotted and twisted. But I didn’t want to stop. I ached to finally take the next step.
