Chapter 48. I Want Us to Be Together

Albie's POV

Her eyes softened with understanding as she listened to what I said, the moment she began looking at me like that, I wanted to kiss her.

I reached out my hand and placed it on her knee where it folded as she faced me. My palms burned at the feel of her skin and I instantly regretted doing it.

Her eyes fell from my face to the place where I kept my hand and back to my face, her lips parted most softly, making her look lost.

Her hair spread across her shoulders and all around her, casting a veil over her face. I rarely saw her this way, she always had it in a ponytail or a low bun that gave her a professional look.

I leaned in, slowly and kissed her, she didn't move and our lips met.

Her lips were warm and light, I kissed her and as I did, I hoped how I did it would express my love more than my words could.

I felt a shudder pass through her and she moaned softly against my lips, it felt arousing, and my hand moved from he