"All I saw when I looked at you, babe, was this moment. This fucking moment, I swear it. I wanted nothing more than to be right here, right now. Inside your sweet body, doing exactly this."
Mirrie's whole body and soul were unraveling at his words. She held his eyes even as her orgasm built and intensified, wanting to see all of him in this moment, knowing that Shane was open and vulnerable in a way that he may never be again.
When they came together, their bodies convulsing and shaking, Mirrie sobbing his name, Mac realized that he'd just touched a tiny piece of heaven. She was every single good, pure thing in his life and he knew now that if she wasn't in his arms, in his heart, then he'd lose more than love. He'd lose his faith that any good, pure thing could ever come in to his life. He'd never believe, not ever again.
Chapter Nineteen
Mirrie slept soundly in Mac's arms. Her breathing was slow and steady, her face was calm and so young-looking in slumber. He stared down at her, stroked her blonde hair with careful hands. He was sure that no bad dreams would come to her while he held her close. She was home now and he wasn't letting her go. She was his.
He closed his eyes and waited for sleep to come, but it eluded him. The sun was going to rise in just a few hours, he knew, but he wasn't tired. He felt happy here with her, sure, but it was more than simple happiness. It was something so bright and shining, he felt its warmth as surely as he saw its golden light.
Mac gave up trying to sleep, gave himself over to the sweet softness of Mirrie's body. He pulled her closer, gentle and slow, tucked her curves against his muscles. Without any conscious thought, he started to breathe in time with her. In and out, deep and rhythmic. He imagined that his heart was beating at the same time as hers, too, and that was when he began to drift off.
He woke up six hours later, alone in his bed. Startled, he sat up and looked around the room wildly.
Her overnight bag was gone. Her hairbrush wasn't on the dresser. Her clothes weren't folded neatly on the chair next to the bathroom door. Hell, even her sweet scent was fading. All that he had to show him that she'd slept next to him was a faint indentation on a pillow.
"Mirrie!" He launched himself out of bed. "Mirrie!"
Quick footsteps clattered across tile now and her tousled head appeared around the corner from the kitchen. She was fully dressed and holding her brush in one hand and her beautiful violet eyes were frightened.
"Shane," she said. "What's wrong?"
"Come here," he said in a shaky, urgent voice and extended his arms. "Come here, babe."
Right away, she came. He took her in his arms and held her as close and tight as possible. She stood unmoving, still confused. When he pulled back and cupped her face in his hands, she searched his eyes, worried.
"Shane? You OK?"
"Yeah. Yeah, I am."
"You sure?"
He kissed her tenderly, his lips coaxing hers open to him. "I'm sure. I'm OK now that I'm holding you."
A flash of understanding went across her face now. "You thought that I'd left, didn't you?"
Mac stroked her cheeks with his thumbs. "Yeah."
"Oh, Shane." Mirrie gazed up at him and he saw the love in those astounding eyes. "Never again. Never again. I promise you."
"We're forever, right, babe?"
"Right." Mirrie rested her hands on his bare chest, felt his heartbeat speed up under her fingertips. "Forever – and maybe even a bit longer."
**
Dear Reader,
I very much hope that you enjoyed Mac and Mirrie’s story, and catching up with all the ‘Dangerous Curves’ characters.
‘Secret Curves’ (Dangerous Curves #5), Tessa and Curtis’ story, will be published in July 2015. If you want to know when it is available for purchase, please check on one of my social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and my blog). I will be announcing its release in all of these places, and posting some teaser excerpts.
Thank you for reading!
Marysol
About the author
Marysol James is the author of the 'Open Skies', ‘Fighting For Love’, 'Unseen Enemy' and 'Dangerous Curves' series.
She writes steamy, sexy, slinky romances which feature strong, complex women and equally fascinating men. Marysol is interested in producing well-written and passionate stories with characters who learn to let go of control and to trust – both in and out of the bedroom.
Her stories are very sensual (very!), and offer smart plots, a bit of humor, and lots of character development, so her books will appeal to readers who want emotional connection as well as sexuality.
When not writing, Marysol can be found swimming, doing yoga, listening to music and drinking coffee. To stay up-to-date with her, visit her official author website at www.marysoljames.com
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