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ChapterTwenty-Six
Teddy's lips press against mine, and I swear it feels as if the heavens have opened up just for this moment. Every nerve in my body tingles with electricity, and yet, I can't help but feel a gnawing guilt deep in my chest.
Shouldn't I be ashamed?I think to myself as Teddy's kisses grow more insistent.I was going to take vows. Isn't this betraying everything I once thought to be true?
But then Father James' words echo in my mind, reminding me that there's enough room in my heart to love both Teddy and God. I don't need to wear a habit to prove my devotion.
Teddy must sense my hesitance because he pulls back, his blue eyes clouded with concern. "What's wrong?" he asks softly, cradling my face in his warm hands.
"Nothing," I lie, shaking my head. But Teddy sees right through me, as always.
"Tell me what you're feeling, Darkness. Don't hold back." His voice is gentle, coaxing me to share my insecurities.
"I'm just...nervous," I admit, my cheeks flushing under his intense gaze. "I want to be with you, Teddy, but I'm scared too."
"Hey, it's okay," he reassures me, his thumb brushing away a stray tear. "I'm nervous too, you know."
"Really?" I ask, genuinely surprised. "But you've been with so many women before."
"Sure," he chuckles, "but none of them are you."
My heart swells at his words, and I lean in to press my lips to his once more, allowing myself to fall into his embrace. The darkness that surrounds Teddy has always been terrifying, but now, as he holds me close, it seems almost comforting.
As his hands roam over my body, setting my skin ablaze, I realize that Teddy isn't pushing things further. Taking matters into my own hands, I slowly unzip my dress, the fabric pooling around me like midnight against the moonlight of my skin.
"Teddy," I whisper, feeling both powerful and exposed in this moment. "This darkness we're in...it's not so scary when you're here with me. I...I need you to touch me."
"Are you sure?" He looks at me, his blue eyes filled with both desire and concern.
"More than anything," I reply, biting my lip.
He reaches out hesitantly, his fingers trailing along my jawline in a feather-light caress that sends shivers down my spine and warmth pooling low in my belly. His touch is gentle, almost reverent, and it's clear he's trying to give me the control I crave even as we navigate this unfamiliar territory together.
As Teddy continues to explore my body, our positions shift so that I'm lying beneath him, cradled in his strong arms. The fabric of his white shirt presses against my skin, a stark contrast to the darkness surrounding us and making me question who the true fallen angel is in this scenario.
"Teddy," I breathe, my hands running over the hard planes of his chest. "I want to feel your skin on mine."
Wordlessly, he pulls back just enough to pull his shirt off, revealing the toned muscles I'd felt when he carried me to safety all those years ago. It seems like he's always been there for me, even when I didn't realize it myself.
"Beautiful," he murmurs, his gaze drinking me in as if he can't quite believe this is real. His hands resume their exploration, and I moan his name in response, encouraging him to continue.
"God, you're so amazing," Teddy breathes into my ear, nipping gently at the lobe as his hands roam lower.
"Please," I beg, unable to form any other words as desire threatens to overwhelm me. "I need more."
"Anything for you, Darkness," he replies, his voice thick with lust. He pushes his pants down, leaving him in nothing but a pair of white boxers that do little to hide his arousal. He lays down next to me, pulling me close so that my back is flush with his front.
"Is this okay?" he asks, giving me one more chance to change my mind.
"More than okay," I assure him, already lost in the feel of his body against mine. "I want this, Teddy."
"Me too," he admits, his breath hot on my neck as he nips and kisses his way along the sensitive skin there. His movements are slow and deliberate, as if he's savoring every moment – and giving me ample opportunity to stop things if I need to.
But I don't want to stop. No, I want this, and so much more from him. So I give in to the pleasure coursing through me and moan his name again, letting him know just how much I need him. And as our bodies move together in the darkness, I start to think that the salvation I've always sought was in his arms all along.
The heat between us intensifies as I reach behind me, feeling Teddy's hardness through his boxers. The moment I touch him, he groans – a delicious sound that sends shivers down my spine. I've been longing for this, to experience the passion we shared on our first night together at the hotel again. My body craves it.
"Raven," he breathes, rocking his hips into me. I turn my head to meet his lips, hungry for more, and he kisses me hard – as if he can't get enough. "I want you so bad," he confesses, his voice thick with desire.
