#20 Ground Rules

Avalea

My heart is drumming against my ribs. It's only with great difficulty that I'm able to breathe steadily. The tingling at the junction of my legs is a new sensation, something I have never felt before.

Aldrich is attracted to me. The knowledge sets my blood on fire.

I steal a glance towards the evidence of his desire. Except, the hut is in darkness and I don't see a thing. But I know he's hard for me. I suppress a moan, thinking about how his… erect member… felt pressed against my lower belly.

I want to reach down and touch him… there. My cheeks are hot, and my face feels as if it's on fire.

I throw away the animal skin rug, needing to feel the cold night air on my skin.

Aldrich is right. We cannot cross this boundary.

It is wrong, simply wrong. It goes against every law of my society.

But then, why does it feel so right when I'm in Aldrich's arms?

I press the bridge of my nose, hating that I cannot touch him even though he's only a hair's breadth away from me.

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