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“I can see it in your eyes that fight that hurt I knew you’d be able to get me…to handle me You’re scared I understand and respect that Hell, I’m terrified”

“Then why?”

“Because the other night with you at the clubhouse I feltI refuse to walk away froers going over her scarred skin felt rough But it took nothing away froo as slow as you need, but ill go ‘Cause I’d never forgive myself if we didn’t”

“I don’t kno” Her voice shook

“Fuck, ether”

His words sounded good, but she’d learned actions were everything “I—I don’t know that I can There’s so much about me you don’t know”

“I’ll learn” He tipped her face up “And so will you”

A promise loomed in his eyes A determination she kneouldn’t be easily swayed She licked her lips and fought against his lure He was a shiny bauble and she was a lanced up, unable to move away

“I’ to kiss you now You ready for that?”

Against her better judg her head…yes

Heat rolled off him The scent of leather, sweat, and oil ripped the back of her neck, squeezing it gently His calloused fingers displayed strength and support at the say crackled between them

Streaks of pleasure ran through her body He pressed their lips together Her knees eak This was different She wanted to kiss him becau

se she could and he wanted her His gaze remained trained on hers Her lids lowered to half-ue inside and she whi intrinsically hi, he became the center all her senses focused on He tilted his head, deepening their kiss She leaned toward hiainst his The une in his pants made her panties wet There was no fear or need to pretend here It beca she wanted more of

Their tongues slicked together A dull ache began in her core Her heart pounded She was alive and safe for the very first time in a man’s arms No, in this nize WhichShe moved her head to the side and placed her hands on his chest, then pushed gently Her chest heaved as she sucked down air “No, we can’t”

“We already did, babe”