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More tears are in her eyes, but she’s s now She sniffs as they strea her forehead to mine

“I’ to tell you how much I love you I want you to coain”

I tilt my chin to kiss her cheek She lifts up, but hesitates before kissing my mouth “The doctor is worried about infection”

“Kiss me” My voice cracks, but the order is clear Her lips press together, and she hesitates “Melissa,” I say a bit stronger “I’m not worried about infection Kiss me, dammit”

She breaks into a s forward Her soft lips press againstrowl and lifther more forcefully, but the movement sends a stab of pain into my ribs

“Ugh,” I gasp, falling back against the pillow

“Oh od!” She hops up “I’ll call the nurse!”

“Melissa,” I growl “Get over here and givehurt myself”

My words freeze her on the spot She blinks back at h With a shake of her beautiful head, she’s at ain in the same spot as before

“You’re the most stubborn man,” she whispers in that low, sultry voice I love

“What do I have to do to make you listen to me?”

Her eyes sparkle as she cupsto you” She touches my lips softly with hers and pulls back I let out a frustrated growl, and she speaks again “I hear every word you say”

This ti we both feel Mouths open, ue finds hers and curls with it Desire floods ht ar her body closer toher closer, I press my mouth to her soft throat

“You have to be careful,” she whispers, threading her fingers into the sides of my hair

“I’ll let you know if anything hurts”