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Chapter 7

His heart was trying to beat its way out of his chest after that adnore that he’d actually meant every word he’d said He’d analyse his e her ar to be a ways off

He soot her back to his room, set her down on his bed and knelt beside it, finally pulling his lips away froh he was on his knees A part of him hoped that this was soet over andher lower lip, the anxiety and anticipation in her eyes, was sending another surge of adrenaline through his body

If this was real, he’d never be able to forget her If she did walk out, he’d go out on every mission with a death wish

“Please” Her voice was husky She reached out and put a hand on his forearm

He stood up, not bothering to hide his base lust, the aggressive lines of his body, his overwhelhed nothing in his ar in the world

Equipment was thrown hastily in its various places He stripped off the vest, letting it hit the floor beside him with a dull thud The tank followed

Her eyes widened again and he knew she was looking over his scars Most wousted by the at them with a familiarity she shouldn’t have

You were hoping she’d be scared by theet her to back down, he told himself

To an extent, this was true but it was easier to rationalise it as his need tofrom him

He slid out of his boots, flung them carelessly to the side and popped the top button of his pants She had a dazed expression on her face He kne she felt

He was sure he was going to wake up any second

“Are you a—” he started, but gentled his voice when he saw the flush of e in her cheeks “Have you ever—”

“No”

He shook his head, the civilised part of hi in the little control he had left “Your first timeit shouldn’t be like this It shouldn’t be with me”