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Kristian

I’m nota man who begs, but if that’s what it takes, I will. I’ll do anything to make her see that there’s more to this attraction than lust. That there’s a real connection between us. One that I yearn to discover.

Slowly, she nods, and the air I’ve been keeping inside runs through my lips. Quickly, afraid that she’s going to change her mind, I grab her hand and pull her behind me. As the rain pelts down, we pick up speed and end up running to the stables, only slowing down a little as we come to the end and stop at the door up to my flat. With shaky hands, I open it and lock it behind us before we walk upstairs.

I reach out to turn on the light, but stop when Laura squeezes myhand.

“Please keep the lights off. Please?”

I frown, puzzled and unhappy at her request—I want to really see her when she’s in my arms—but I guess tomorrow is soon enough.

“Okay.”

I wait for my eyes to adjust to the darkness cloaking us in its warmth before I release herhand.

“Still with me?” I ask as I take off my jacket, my hands shaking as if this is my first time with a woman. I can’t fucking believeit.

With puffing breaths, she reaches down and pulls off her wellies, saying in not so many words what I long to hear. As she straightens up, shenods.

“Yes. I’m still here, God helpme.”

It’s impossible to miss the tremble in her voice.

I toe off my shoes and step closer to her. My cock strains against my jeans, but I ignore my own need. It’s time to show her I can be what she needs instead.

“Good. Because I don’t think I can stop now that you’re finallyhere.

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Laura

I gaspat the exposed desire in Kristian’s voice as he stands in front of me. His wet hair is pulled back from his face, making him look even more lickable than usual.

“What is it about you that I can’t walk away from?” I whisper. A shiver runs through me as he takes another step towards me and frames my face in his hands. His touch is so gentle, so reverent, and it makes me feel as if I’m already precious tohim.

“I don’t know. I just know that I’m glad you can’t.”

My breath hitches at the pressure of his thumb against my lips. I feel safe in the darkness—but also safe in his arms—as he teases me. I open my mouth and nip it softly, unable to suppress a satisfied smile when I hear his low groan.

“Are you getting a bit brave, sweetheart?” he asks, and I nod, because it’s true. I don’t know where this confidence is coming from, but I’m holding on to it for dearlife.

If I don’t, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop myself from bolting.

“I haven’t been with a man in two years,” I blurt out, then immediately cover my face. Embarrassment washes through me as I mumble, “Oh, gosh, I can’t believe I just saidthat.”

I feel Kristian’s hands wrap around my wrists and he chuckles as he gently pulls them away, my embarrassment on full display.

“Nothing to be embarrassed about,” he rumbles.

I glance at him as I feel the blush creeping up myneck.

“In fact,” he continues as he releases my hands, “I like that. It’s good for myego.”

The last thing I expected was to giggle like a silly school girl, but that’s exactly what Ido.

“In that case, I’m glad to be of assistance.”