Chapter 17. Nothing Between Us

Liam

Pulling Ainsley close to me, feeling her twitch and gasp under my grasp, encourages the beast within me to take what belongs to me. To take my mate and show her who exactly she’s bonded to.

Her soft lips purse when I pull away from kissing her neck, her hands reaching out to grab at the front of my shirt to keep me close. How funny she thinks I’ll step away for even a moment to part us when I’m just getting started.

Leaning over slightly, I hook my arms around her waist to hoist her up off the ground. She laughs in my ear, a delightful sound that carries through our bond pleasantly.

I’m a fool for thinking Ainsley was ever my enemy.

Taking her to my bedroom, I lay her down on my messy sheets, still pulled back from when I’d thrown them off me, and sprinted out the door this morning. Leaning back to take my shirt off, I get a good look at her spread out on my bed, looking like she’s always belonged here.

Tossing my shirt, I work