Chapter 244

(Lizzie POV)

"You like being mine, don't you?" Holden asked huskily.

Our eyes met. "Yes, I do."

We took another sip of our coffee and got lost for a few minutes in reflective thought. I could tell from the hungry look in his eyes that it wasn't going to be long before we would be making our way up to the bedroom.

My mind drifted back to the hour or so when he was sleeping and I was reading my book.

Suddenly, he stood up and extended his hand, and I took it. When I stood up, he swept me up into his arms and carried me up the stairs, crossing the threshold wedding-night style. I wanted so much to kiss him, but I also didn't want to distract him while we were ascending the stairs.

Once we reached the bedroom, he lay me down on the bed, quickly removed his clothes, and crawled on top of me. Immediately, his mouth possessed mine in a hot, passionate kiss.

I could feel his hands run up and down my body, caressing my flesh. 

His hand