Chapter 23 (Part 1)

His copper eyes pierce through my copper ones as he pauses for a moment because of what I had just said.

“If you could only read my mind, you would know how much I don't want to make you regret all over again.” He gulps; not breaking the eye contact between us. “Just like you, I want this night to end well for the both of us.” Lucas finally closes the distance between our lips, and I once again feel how soft his lips are when pressed against mine.

If only I could have this everyday, I would.

His lips start to move down my jaw, to my chin, and to my neck.

“Trust me, Unique. I want to learn how to love you.” He plants another kiss on my neck, but this time, he's doing it in a way that it would leave a mark.

He's softly nipping my skin, and it's effortlessly turning me on more.

“I want to learn how to adore your whole existence more than how I adore you now.” He kisses me again on my jaw, “I want to learn how to be brave, and how to be strong enough to face your family again if I can eve