Chapter 174

(Lizzie POV)

Holden was back from work a little late than usual and he met me waiting in his favorite position.

He brought himself closer to me, bringing his hands to my hips and pulling me even further in. His grip was firm, but he was gentle, holding me softly. His eyes met mine, and they lit up. My heart raced. He loved me. He was mine, as I am his.

He stroked my hair and began to nuzzle my neck, slowly travelling across my cheek, under my chin, and by the time he reached my lips I was gasping. He grinned at me as I crumbled in his arms, and I kissed him, I wanted his touch; every time he stops I feel empty, incomplete. While one hand held my hair, the other travelled up my back and rested on my bra strap, through my shirt. Using only two fingers, he unhooked it professionally. Even while I was drowning in him, I realised this meant that he had had practise. Was this good or bad? My thoughts dissolved as his tongue slowly touched mine, his lips pushing harde