Chapter 530. The Sheets

Zave Ambrose

Mera's fingers entwine with mine as she pulls me down to her, claiming my lips in a passionate kiss that ignites a fierce longing within me. With a swift movement, she flips us over, her hands eagerly undoing the buttons of my dress shirt, sending them flying across the room. As I reach for the hem of her dress, she stops me, holding my hands in place.

And then, unexpectedly, she buries her face in the crook of my neck, seeking solace in my embrace. "Just hold me tonight. Please," she whispers, her voice filled with vulnerability.

"Anything you want, remember?" I murmur, tightening my arms around her, determined to protect her from the uncertainties of the world.

"I do," she murmurs, her lips curving into a smile against my skin, a silent reassurance that we'll weather whatever storms come our way.

I hold her close, pushing aside the doubts and fears that threaten to intrude upon our moment of peace.