Chapter Twenty Six

Moaning, she broke away from the kiss. It was the most difficult thing she’d ever had to do. She had to resist her body trembling in profound need for him to touch, caress and mark her. Amber eyes flashed at her, dark with yearning before he gulped and tucked his hands into his pocket; a pose that made him look dangerously alluring.

“I’ll see you in the–”

“Lucian, I don’t… I don’t want this to be a one-off.” She explained when she noticed the disappointment in his eyes.

“You’re not obliged to explain yourself to me. What you want is your prerogative. I have no right to force you to do what you don’t want to, regardless of how badly I want you.”

With a smile that slowed her heart, he stroked her hair, and she returned it as her cheeks burned.

“Come on, I’ll walk you back.” He took her hand and led her on a stroll down the field.

“You could have me back in a blink.”

“I want to spend some time with you. After tonight, things will