Chapter 23. Welcome to Imperium, Prince of Assassins (2)

He stopped and looked her in the eye, deep frustration in his own. Man this woman worried way too much.

He was in love with her, had told her as much and had stayed next to her even after her sister tried to kill him. What more did she need? Keira, what else can I give you?

“You want to know what I’m afraid of, Keira Dormer? I’m afraid of being in love with someone who won’t let herself kiss me. I don’t give a shit about Kendall. I’m not worried about being here either, not when I have you.”

She laid her hand on his cheek and pulled his mouth down onto hers. Kissing him felt like letting out a breath she didn’t know she was holding, like being unburdened. Why was it so difficult to do when he tasted like pure ecstasy? Keira wasn’t this person. She didn’t worry about every little thing. If he didn’t like something about her, he could tell her himself. Aaron was a big boy, had proven countless times that he could take care of himself and when or if he couldn’t, she w