Chapter 123. Next Level

His words bring tears to my eyes, but I don’t breed them enough to trail down my cheeks. So I smile to fight the tears back.

“I love you too, Zeath,” I croak out.

Zeath leans his head down to kiss me. At first, I thought he merely wanted to peck me, but he had other plans, as he lets the kiss stick, prying my lips open with his tongue to slide the latter into my mouth.

I shiver, more from the thrill of his surprise than the cool evening air, closing my eyes as I feel him tuck a stray lock of hair behind my ear before letting his fingers linger on my cheek.

“I've been wanting you all day,” he murmurs after breaking the kiss, his voice low and hoarse with desire.

Opening my eyes, raising my head from his arm, and turning my body so that my belly button is facing him, I look up to meet his gaze, and I can’t help my heart fluttering at the intensity in his dark eyes, nor can I contain my excitement at his words.

Zeath surprises me more when h