Chapter 84. Holidaying and Desiring

Bryan watched her in silence as Sharon tried to pull herself together and dry her tears. He could guess why she had frozen on his arms. She still couldn't trust him. She looked frail and vulnerable in the white robe and so beautiful, she tore at his heart. His body ached for the satisfaction only she could give him but he knew that he would have to be patient. He could arouse her, he was fully aware of that. He could take her now, if he reached for her. But if he did that, he would lose her, perhaps forever and he couldn't take that chance.

Three years had been long enough -- too damn long! This time, there would be no compromise, no mistakes She wasn't a child anymore and he wanted her more than he had ever wanted a woman in his life.

He couldn't let her go yet again. He pushed a hand through his hair and realised how tense he was. He forced his body to relax. Sexual satisfaction wasn't enough. He wanted everything and that meant he would have to go slowly.

Sharon glanc