Page 78 of Reaper's Claim

I knew when her lips hit mine that there would be no more conversations, at least for tonight.

My hands ran down her sides as I kicked her door shut. Her curves were perfect and I had been dying to touch every inch of her. Now was my chance and like a greedy man on death row getting his last wish, I gripped her tightly, not wanting to let go.

Her lips tasted of sweet chocolate and vodka. Most likely her last meal. It bothered me she wasn’t eating properly. But right now, as I claimed her lips, it wasn’t the right time to give her a lecture.

I lifted her up and her legs locked around my waist.Yep, right there. That’s where I wanted her. Her hands were going to the bottom of her tank top, but I was one step ahead of her. I ripped it off and tossed it to the ground.

Our kiss broke as I lowered her to the bed.

“God, you are incredible.” The words tumbled out as I stared down at the sight in front of me. The black lace bra, her slightly burnt shoulders and cleavage. Her blonde hair fanned out, but that was nothing compared to the smile on her face, looking upat me.

“You know, Kade, you already have me. You don't have to compliment me.”

Have her. Was she mine?

What did I do to deserve her?

“You sure about this?” I didn't want to believe that Abby was actually agreeing to be with me again. After everything I had put her through. Yet here she was. Putting herself on the line again.

I don't know what I expected her to say. Maybe quickly shatter off the bed. Heck, hide in the bathroom again when she realized how I wasn't worth the risk.

So you could have knocked me over when she started giggling.

“Seriously Kade, you expecting me to back out? I dragged YOU in here.” She sat up on her elbows and looked me straight in the eye “Are you the one having second thoughts?”

No. Maybe I just couldn't believe my luck? But my lack of movement made her frown.

“You can't start something and not finish!” she sighed underneath me. “But if you’re not up for it, maybe I'll just have to find someone else. Brad might still be up somewhere.” I knew she was teasing, but that was enough to bring the caveman out of me.

“Like hell.”

She giggled and ran her hand down my chest. “Lucky for you, I kind of have a thing for you.”

“Good.” I lowered my mouth to her ear. “Cause you’re mine.” And I meant that. Somehow, some way, I was going to make sure it stayed that way.

Chapter29

Abby

“What are you doing?”

I quickly averted my eyes, feeling like the one who had just got caught outbecause I had.

“Nothing.” I avoided Kim’s eyes, knowing she didn’t buy it. “What are you doing up so early?”

“Don’t lie to me, you were totally checking Kade out.” She gave me a knowing smile. “So you going to fill me in on what changed?”

She didn’t realize what she was asking was impossible to answer. How can everything have changed between Kade and I, but yet some things still stayed the same?

I knew he loved me. He knew I loved him; and as for last night, well, nights like that changed everything for any girl. How had the man gotten so skilled?

I mentally hit myself for thinking that and then had a sudden urge to slap him. Because there is onlyoneway someone gets that skilled.

Kim snapped her fingers in front of my face. “Abby, get out of the daydream and answer my question.”

What was her question again? I frowned for a moment before remembering. “Oh right. Um, nothing changed. All is good, you know.”

“If you are going to lie, at least put some effort behind it.”

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