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Chuckling, I placed a kiss on top of her nose. “Always.”
Her breath hitched, but before I could ask her what was wrong, she put her cheek to my chest, her arms tightening around me.
I gathered her impossibly closer, basking in the feeling of her body against mine. “You tired from the flight? We have a few more hours before we get to the island. We could take a nap.”
Her body vibrated against mine with a laugh. “Is that what we’re calling it these days?”
Unable to resist teasing her, I grinned, then kissed her nose. “You have a dirty mind. All I was talking about was getting some rest.”
I took her hand, guiding us in the direction of the yacht’s master suite. I was half dragging Vanna, who was too busy giggling to pay attention to where she was going.
We burst through the door, and I shut and locked it behind us before pulling her cardigan off. Her shirt and bra followed, then her pants and underwear. I’d never tire of the sight of Vanna naked and panting.
I ached to make her mine completely. The past week had been equal parts pleasure and torture. I could finally touch her whenever I wanted, but we still hadn’t slept together. Her confession had surprised me. And pleased me more than it should have. Because no matter who she’d been with before, it would only be us from now on. But I’d treat the gift she’d given me with care, doing everything possible to never make her regret being with me.
Trailing my hands down her curves, I marveled not for the first time at how soft her skin was. About how I loved every part of her body and had become utterly and completely addicted to her.
Vanna was responsive and a quick study, and I couldn’t get enough of the little noises she made whenever I touched her. I lightly nipped her shoulder before stepping back. “Get on the bed.”
She obeyed on wobbly legs, lying down on the mattress. She watched me undress with hungry eyes, my movements jerky. I climbed on the mattress, resting in between her legs, fisting the sheet to regain the control I’d seemed to slowly lose my hold on. My mouth took hers in a deep kiss, and everything around us ceased to exist.
I’d made fun of Liam when he found Quinn. Couldn’t understand how he could give up the one thing he’d worked for his whole life for a woman. But things were vastly different now. Because I’d lived only half a life before I met Vanna. And now I’d do anything for her.
“Gabriel.” The way she said my name was enough to make the iron hold I had on my control waver. “I want all of you. Please, make me yours.”
Resting my forehead against hers, I was breathing hard, struggling to regain my composure. “I want you to be sure. I couldn’t bear it if you ever regretted anything we did.”
“I’d never regret us. I’m ready. I want this more than anything. Please.”
Her plea was what undid me, eroding any restraint I’d held on to, making words tumble out of me. Words I’d only ever said to my family. “I love you.”
Ignoring her slack jaw and madly blinking eyes, I crushed my mouth to hers. I was ravenous, my body shaking from the need to have all of her.
We’d spent as much time together as we could over the last week. Her laughter when I teased her had become my favorite sound. Finding out what made her happy was my new mission in life. And being with her and making her happy was my reason for breathing.
I’d never felt closer to another person. The time we spent together made me feel lighter than I ever had before. Vanna brought out the best in me. For the first time since taking over the business, I didn’t dread the future. Instead, I looked forward to it, welcomed it with open arms.
Forcing myself to separate our mouths and take a much-needed breath, I stared down at Vanna’s red and swollen lips before my eyes traveled over her pebbled nipples. Her chest moved up and down with every breath.
I brushed my thumb over one of her nipples, watching her eyes close. She moaned, the sound breaking our heavy panting. “Gabriel.”
I’d never get enough of hearing her say my name with such reverence. Dipping my head, I caught her nipple in my mouth, sucking lightly. I’d gotten to know her body well and now used it to my advantage.
She put her hands to my cheeks, and I looked up, meeting her lust-filled gaze. She brushed her thumb over my cheekbone, the simple gesture nearly making me come undone. But her whispered “I love you too” shattered my control, her words unleashing something primal inside me.
My hands roamed her perfect curves, brushing over every dip with reverence. Unable to look away from their path, I watched goose bumps break out on her skin as a small moan escaped her lips. I pushed one finger into her, finding her dripping and ready.
Vanna seemed as desperate as me, lifting her hips while her arms drew me closer. “Please,” she whimpered, drawing my mouth to hers for another kiss.
That was the invitation I’d been waiting for. I entered her slowly, my muscles bulging from holding back. As soon as her snug heat closed around me, I shuddered, the feeling of finally sliding inside her better than anything I’d experienced before.
Her hands roamed my back, landing on my ass, tugging me closer. I slipped in all the way with a groan, then stilled.
Nuzzling her neck, I took a deep breath to calm down. I only accomplished the opposite, since her heady scent made me harder. “Are you hurting?”
The words sounded garbled, and it surprised me that I got them out at all. But she hadn’t even flinched when I’d pushed in, and I needed to know she was okay.
“Only a little pinch. I’d go through a lot more pain if it means being with you.”
