Page 103 of Savagely Yours
“I just realized something.” She looked up, again meeting my eyes. “I don’t think you can call me Tapley anymore.”
My heart gave a hard, unexpected tug.
I couldn’t lose this woman.
Ever.
“If we had more time, I would ravish you,” I growled.
She cupped my jaw. “Once we’re out of here, I’ll let you do whatever you want to me.”
“Even—”
“Yes, even that.”
“Well, there’s a first time for everything.”
We left the bed and walked to the door.
“There’s a first time for everything,” I repeated.
“Dez, I’m in my thirties. I’ve…done stuff.”
“With who? Travis?”
She didn’t respond.
“With Travis, Larke?”
“I love your type of crazy,” she said, grinning down at her hand.
I watched, pleased with myself that she could barely keep her eyes off the ring. Then, knowing if I didn’t leave now, I never would, I cupped the back of her head and pressed my lips to hers like I needed them to survive.
“See you soon, Mrs. Harding.”
She grinned. “See you soon, hubby.”
I chewed on my bottom lip.
We didn’t have time.
This woman was so lucky that we didn’t have time.
“I love you,” I said.
“I love you, too.”
“And Larke…with Travis?”
She shoved me out the door. “Bye, Captain. And don’t be late.”
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
LARKE
I walked along the tunnels, shining my flashlight down every side opening to check for rodents, human predators, and otherbeings.I couldn’t remember every turn Dez and I had made to get to our love alcove, but I wouldn’t be stepping off my current path. The memories we’d made there would be enough to last me a while.
I glanced at my left hand.
