Chapter 108

The Commander looked into her eyes as she whispered the words, "My commander," and slowly she saw his lips move and a warm smile appear on his face. John had intense obsidian eyes, his face possessed perfect symmetry, his nose was perfectly aligned, his chin strong, and his thick dark eyebrows framed his face. His dark hair was so silky, and she gently touched his face, feeling the beginnings of his stubble. She felt the roughness against her fingers, then leaned in and breathed in his scent... delicious. It was a clean smell, with some sort of oil, but not sweet like women's bath oils; it was rustic, completely masculine.

He pulled her close, and Helena felt the full power of that strong, masculine body, of the powerful arms that enveloped her. She slid her hands down his shoulders to his arms, feeling and admiring his muscles, until she reached his hands around her waist.

She took a deep breath, inhaling his scent, and closed her eyes, trying to control the anxiety and