by Moira Rogers
“Love me back enough to let me,” he countered.
“You drive a hard bargain.” Still, she held out her left hand.
He eased the ring onto her finger with a wide, goofy smile. “I love you a whole damn lot, Nicole Parker Peyton.”
Her heart was going to pound out of her chest. The ring was warm from his hand, and she stared at it for a moment, wondering. “How am I this lucky?”
“Dunno.” His lips brushed hers, tender and perfect. “Think for a few decades and let me know what you figure out.”
“Deal.” She pushed him to the bed, mindful of his healing shoulder, and kissed him back.
There were no more words, nothing but whispered pleas and hitching breaths. She took her time, exploring him with her hands and lips and tongue, a memorization and a promise that it wouldn’t be the last time. It was only the beginning, and she felt dizzy, almost giddy, every time he arched under her. It was the same thing she’d felt since he’d won his challenge and staked his claim on her, belonging and contentment and happiness, so entwined that sex seemed like an afterthought and a necessity, all at once.
Love. He reached for her, his hands shaking as he drew her close to his chest and thrust into her. Every pulse of pleasure burned hotter than the last, and she whispered to him between kisses. “Love you.”
“Love you.” The words rode a rumbling growl. “Need you.”
Yes, that’s what it was. Need, pure and perfect. Undeniable. There was nothing in the world she needed so much as him, and nothing she couldn’t handle as long as she had him. Everything else would work out, if only because they cared enough to try, to keep working until they found a solution.
Nick lay against his chest, trembling and sated. This is where I belong.
She didn’t know she’d said the words aloud until Derek chuckled hoarsely and stroked his fingers through her hair. “That’s right, sweetheart. Doesn’t matter if we’re in New York, New Orleans or the back of Wyoming. Wherever you are, that’s where I’ll be.”
“Together.” It seemed like such a simple thing, but they’d had to fight so hard for it. There would still be obstacles, problems she couldn’t even begin to foresee or fathom, but it didn’t matter. They’d face them.
Together.
Reading Order
1. Crux
2. Crossroads
3. Deadlock
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