Total pages in book: 91
Estimated words: 87502 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 438(@200wpm)___ 350(@250wpm)___ 292(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 87502 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 438(@200wpm)___ 350(@250wpm)___ 292(@300wpm)
At last she collapsed, panting on the bed.
“Oh Kor, that felt so good.” Her gold-ringed eyes were big and starry in the moonlight.
“I’m glad you enjoyed it, baby,” I murmured, really meaning it.
I learned to take things slow when I was with my ex because slow was the only way she could go. And I was glad of that now. Jennie and I might have parted ways, but my time with her had taught me a lot.
Vivienne gave a breathlessly little laugh and shook her head.
“I never knew anything could feel that good. No wonder Carter never wanted me to read dirty books or watch any spicy shows. He didn’t want me to know this feeling was even possible.”
“I’m sorry he was such a bastard,” I murmured. “I didn’t know he censored your reading material.”
“He did.” She sighed. “I’m sure he knew he could never have made me feel this way—even if he’d tried. He had cold hands and a cold heart.”
“Mmm, well he’s gone now—he can never hurt you again,” I reminded her. “And now you’re free to read as many spicy books and watch as spicy movies as you want.”
She laughed again and I saw real joy in her eyes.
“Goddess, yes. I’m so glad he’s gone! I feel so free.”
“You are free, baby,” I assured her.
But she wasn’t—neither of us was. We were trapped in an elaborate cage—we just didn’t know it yet.
TWENTY-SIX
VIVIENNE
We slept together that night, wrapped in each other’s arms. It was the first time I’d ever slept with a man in my bed, but it felt so natural to be wrapped in Kor’s arms I didn’t mind at all. In fact, I loved the feeling of his body against mine. He was so big and warm, and he made me feel so safe and loved. It was wonderful.
I woke up feeling like something had changed permanently in my life. That may sound stupid—how could a single night with Kor when we hadn’t even actually had sex, change my life? But it did—I felt connected to him in a way I had never felt connected to anyone else.
I certainly never felt this way for Carter. Probably because I knew he didn’t really love me or even like me very much. My late husband only wanted to use my body for his own convenience—I was nothing more than a womb with legs for him.
I was a little worried that Kor might not feel the same way. I woke up first and spent some time watching him sleep. He had long lashes for a man, and they lay like fans over his high cheekbones.
He’s too young for you—you can’t have him, whispered a little voice in my head. You’re a Moon Widow—you’ll never be together.
I knew it was all true, but I didn’t want to think about it. I pushed those thoughts aside and waited until Kor’s eyes opened and he looked up at me.
As soon as he focused on my face, his expression opened into a sleepy smile.
“Well, good morning, beautiful,” he murmured.
I couldn’t help smiling back.
“Good morning. How are you feeling?”
“Great, now that I see you.” He reached up and cupped my cheek. “Love waking up to you.”
I could feel my cheeks heating with a happy blush.
“I like waking up to you, too,” I admitted. “What would you like for breakfast?”
“Uh-uh.” He shook his head, and a serious look came over his face.
My heart sank—he didn’t want breakfast. He didn’t want to stay here with me at all. He was going to leave.
“Oh, you…you don’t want breakfast?” I asked, my voice dropping to a whisper.
“No, I just don’t want you making it. You made supper last night. It’s my turn to cook.”
My heart leaped up again and I felt the need to let out a sign of relief. My face must have shown the range of emotions I was feeling because Kor frowned and studied me closely.
“Hey, what’s wrong? What did you think I was going to say?”
“I thought maybe…maybe you wanted to leave,” I admitted.
Kor stared at me for a moment as though I had suddenly started speaking another language. Then he shook his head.
“Why would I ever want to leave, now that I’ve found you?”
For a moment, I couldn’t speak. I could only stare at him as warmth spread through my chest. Nobody had ever said anything like that to me before.
Kor seemed to realize how intense what he’d just said sounded. He ran a hand through his tousled hair and gave a sheepish laugh.
“I mean, I know that sounds crazy,” he said. “We barely know each other. It’s just…” He shrugged one broad shoulder. “It feels so right with you, you know?”
I swallowed hard and nodded.
“Yes,” I whispered. “That’s exactly how it feels.”
His warm brown eyes met mine.
“You feel it too?”
“I do.” I took a deep breath. “I don’t understand it, Kor. None of this makes sense. But when I’m with you, I feel happier than I’ve been in years. And when I think about you leaving…” My voice faltered. “I guess I just don’t want this to end.”