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Chapter 9
Harmonia
Heat surrounds me as I slowly stir to consciousness. Blinking my eyes open, I take a second to remember where I fell asleep, but it’s not as much of a brain shock this morning when I realize I’m in Talon’s bed.
After he healed my legs last night, he carried me, bridal style, into his room, before tossing one of his t-shirts and a pair of boxers at me, demanding that I change while he turned away. The way he had barreled out into the garden, glaring fiercely at Alexi as he carried me into the house, only made me follow his request faster. He had healed me, taken care of me, and shown that, despite the circumstances surrounding my arrival, my safety is important to him.
Yawning, I glance around the room to try and see what time it is, but my efforts fail when I slowly realize why I can’t move far. My leg is on top of Talon’s thigh, my arms banded around his neck with my loaned t-shirt bunched at my waist. I would be embarrassed if it wasn’t for the fact his arms are tightly secured around my waist, pinning me against him while his face is pressed against my chest.
My fingers itch to run through his messy blond hair, but I don’t want to wake him. He looks so serene, so peaceful, so at ease that it squeezes my heart with emotions I shouldn’t have.
Slowly, I withdraw my leg from on top of his, attempting to put some distance between us. I can’t bring myself to deal with the whiplash I’ll feel if he wakes to find us like this and is super pissed about it. Just as my leg leaves his, his hand moves from my back to my thigh in a flash, hitching my leg up and returning it to the exact same spot.
My breath catches, my body frozen in place as I consider whether he’s asleep or awake, but my unspoken question is answered moments later when he tilts his head back. His sleepy blue eyes meet mine and a lopsided smile takes over his face as he squeezes my thigh and wraps his other arm tighter around my waist.
“Good morning.”
His voice is groggy, sleep still trying to claw at him, and it makes me smile in response.
“Good morning,” I manage to croak out in response, really unsure of the current situation we’re in, but he clearly doesn’t seem to mind as he nestles his face into the crook of my neck.
What alternate universe did I fucking wake up in? And can I please stay here forever?
Surely, he must feel my heart beating like crazy in my chest, his proximity only amplifying everything. But if he does notice, he seems intent on making it even wilder as I feel his lips brush against my collarbone.
Holy. Fuck.
I must be delirious because this can’t be happening right now, can it? Not again. Not after yesterday.
“Don’t mess with me again, Talon. Please.” My voice is barely more than a whisper as I plead with him, and he instantly tilts his head back to look up at me. It feels like he’s searching deep into my mind and soul the longer he stares into my irises. Then he leans closer, pressing his lips against my collarbone once more.
It feels like tiny butterflies are covering every inch of my skin, fluttering with excitement right to my core, and I try to press my thighs together, only to be met by his legs between mine.
The groan that follows isn’t mine. It’s too carnal, too hungry, too masculine, and it’s only then that I realize my hot core is pressed firmly against his thigh. Need trickles through my body, but I’m clueless, frozen in place as our eyes meet.
Before I can consider what my next action could be, Talon is moving us, pinning my back to the bed as he nestles himself between my thighs. His head is right above mine, continuing to search for gods-know-what in my eyes as his bare chest entices my hands.
He doesn’t utter a single word as I trail my fingers over every dip, every inch, every muscle, letting me explore him at my leisure, all while my eyes remain locked on his.
Silence continues to surround us, the only noise coming from the ringing of my pulse in my ears as he inches closer.
“I’ve missed your presence, Harm,” Talon mutters, sending my heart soaring as I gape up at him, unable to piece together a response as his mouth stops an inch from mine.
I drag my hands to his shoulders, trying to say what my brain can’t put together, and the knowing grin that spreads across his face tells me he understands the message completely. I want him to kiss me.
If he doesn’t move soon though, I might pass out from anticipation.
The tension rises around us, but not filled with angst and disappointment like before. No, this is sexual. This is a need that is long overdue.
I almost build the courage to cover the remaining distance between us when a knock sounds from the door a split second before the damn thing swings open, destroying the moment between us.
“Harmonia, I… what the fuck is going on?” Alexi’s voice bounces off the walls around us, causing us both to freeze in place, eyes fixed on each other, before Talon blinks, his shoulders sagging slightly as I bite back a groan of frustration.
“Fuck off, Alexi,” Talon grumbles, not turning to look at the new addition in the room, winking at me as he stays in place, and I find a bubble of laughter desperate to break loose at the fucking situation I’m in.
I expect Alexi to turn on his heels and leave without a word, but I should know never to predict or set expectations when it comes to that man. Not a single one.
“No, I have a lot to do today, and leaving you two alone isn’t going to work in my favor.” His voice is etched with disdain like he doesn’t approve of the position we’re in, and not a breath later his words confirm my assessment. “Besides, you two can have plenty of time to continue fucking later.” There’s a bite to his tone, but… is that a hint of jealousy or annoyance mixed in with it?
