Chapter 53

As our lips met, I felt a burning, passionate fire ignite beneath my skin, driving my heart toward him, as I pressed myself against him.

It was a gentle, uncomplicated touch, and, as with the other occasions, we found ourselves in similar circumstances, the energy of our matebond united us.

I could feel our bodies forming against one another and our intentions combining into a jumble of desires and hunger. With each caress and hold, his hands were heavy on my body, desperate to keep me on top of him. His fingers curled around my hips, drawing me closer as our burning for one another grew. Derrick was...