Chapter 127. I Wanted Him

CHARLOTTE

His gaze softened, darkening with an emotion so deep it made my chest ache.

I closed my eyes and slowly parted my lips, waiting impatiently for his.

Then I felt him move and lean in slowly.

The first brush of his lips, achingly soft against mine sent a chill down my spine.

I sighed into him, my hands lifting to rest against his chest, feeling that steady, strong beat of his heart beneath my palms.

He deepened the kiss gradually, and a soft sound escaped me, half-whimper, half-surrender.

He swallowed it, his breath mingling with mine as he tilted my head, kissing me deeper, sweeter.

And God help me I wanted more.

I didn’t want just his kiss… I wanted him.

Every bit of him.

I could feel my body heating up with desire. I am a virgin at twenty-nine.

Self-control isn’t impossible to me but at this point I think I can’t keep up.

I pulled away suddenly, breathing heavily. The air between us felt charged