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She knew in this dream they were already lovers Wait, more than lovers She knew it in her innermost heart

He stood before her, staring at her breasts, reaching for them, as he said, “Sassy, my own dear heart …” Then he bent his head as she lifted hers, ready, so ready for his kiss When his lips parted hers and his tongue slowly e of passion for more So real—how could it be so real?

His hand was on her breast His body, no longer covered by his clothing, was naked, and she noticed as she had not in her other dreams that he sported an unusual tattoo on his bicep She knehat it was, as though he had told her at another tier crossed over ancient runes

She fingered it as his lips found her pert nipples and he began to suckle there Heat rushed through her body, ave way She felt herself meld and become one with him in that moment

He lifted her and put her onto his bed, and she stared at hisShe felt like a wanton woht

“Mine,” he whispered into her ear and nibbled there as he covered her body with his “Mine,” he repeated as he put his shaft between her legs

Sassy aith a start and sat up Her nipples were hard, and she had to clench her thighs against the heat she felt between them This had been her drea else Her o to hih she did not have a choice!

~ Twenty ~

SASSY SKIPPED LUNCH and made her way outdoors She had not slept well and needed fresh air She picked her way over the puddles left still by the stor front drive

She heard the sound of wheels and picked up her skirts to hurry through the trees She wanted to observe who it was, though she knew already who it would be Their eyes met

His blue orbs glittered appreciatively, and the sight of his face see at her sto to, allowed hi smile

He reined in his tea heat to her cheeks He ju to perfection his athletic proportions He lightly said, “Walk theer’s hands

“Sassy” The sound of her name on his lips seemed to stroke her sweetly, and she almost closed her eyes at the sound

His strides were hard and long, and the entire time he kept his eyes on her face When he reached her side, he took her elbow He led her back down the trail to a deer path off the main footpath Within a moment they were in the thick of the woods

He didn’t try to speak to her He didn’t wait for her to find her voice He simply pulled her into his arms, locked her there as he bent her to receive his kiss