Chapter 74

Pulling my face to him by the chin, he returns to kissing me gently, slowly at first, easily moving into more intensity, fire spiking as he slowly slides over the top of me fully. He slowly and deliberately maneuvers himself onto my body gently. He uses his knees and hands to cage me before coming down to nestle on me, watching my expression the whole time as though looking for any signs of change. I can feel his apprehension, his need to take care of me, over his need to have sex with me, and I kiss him for it.

I trace out that sculpted body, legs parting so he can get close, and it’s completely different from having him against me naked like this, even though he has been here once before. Somehow being sober changes everything about this.

I’m more aware, it’s more intense, and now instead of feeling like he’s only on top of me to curb an urge, I feel like he’s joined me with a need to love and be close to me.

His skin is hot and smooth, and he smells like he alwa