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"Shane," she whispers, her voice shaking with passion.

"That's right," I reply, my voice low and husky. "You're mine now, and I'm going to show you just how much you belong to me."

With that, I thrust forward again, my pace quickening as I lose myself in her, trying to fight off my impending orgasm. Our moans are mixed with the sound of our flesh slapping against each other. She claws at my arms, her nails digging into my skin, leaving me marked with her desire. I can feel her inner muscles tightening, her orgasm approaching.

"I'm close," she gasps, her voice strained.

"Then come for me," I growl, thrusting harder and faster.

She does as I command, her body trembling as she climaxes around me. I feel her juices coating my cock, her walls clenching and unclenching, milking me of my own release. It's too much, and I can't hold back any longer. With a final, powerful thrust, I release inside her, filling her completely.

I pull out of her slowly, my cock twitching as I collapse to the floor, pulling her down with me.

"Fuck," I snarl. I’m unable to think clearly right now.

"Yeah, that sounds about right," she says with laughter. "Once I'm able to move, I'll order food and then we can go again."

I press a kiss to her head. "That, darlin', sounds like a plan."

I come awake with a gasp. Fuck, it's always the same dream about her. I spent three days with her when I was in Ireland. I didn't leave her house. She's the only person who knows what my name is; the only one who’s ever had the privilege of knowing it.

Mallory is the only woman I want. The moment I'm back in Ireland, I'm going to find out what the fuck happened to her, and from there I can work out a way to fix whatever the fuck happened, because she's still not answering my calls or texts.

Soon, I'll be in Dublin. Then I'm coming for her.

Chapter 6

Mallory

"Mallory," Ma says with a sigh, "you can't stay cooped up inside until you give birth."

Raising the remote, I flick through the channels on the TV, trying to find something I can watch. "Ma, I love you, but I'm not ready to go out."

I feel the sofa dip as she takes a seat beside me; the same sofa that months ago, Raptor fucked me on. My heart races whenever I think about being with him. I miss him. God, I miss him so very much. Not being able to speak to him hurts, and I know I've hurt him by cutting him out of my life. But I had to. I don't want him to think I'm trying to trap him or upend his life.

"Mallory, sweetie, you need to live your life. Why don't you call Jess and see if she's up to going out for lunch? It was her birthday last week, Mal. She hasn't celebrated it," she says with a disapproving tone.

"I know, but you know what her dad's like, Ma," I say softly, hating the shit my best friend has been through. She's been through hell and back and it doesn't seem to have an expiration date. I wish I could take her away from the pain she feels andgive her solace, but her dad is a bastard and the threats he's given her are real. There's no way he'd let her go.

"So call her, sweetie; see if she's free."

I sit up, throwing the remote control between Ma and I. "Okay," I say softly as I reach for my cell. "Are you away this weekend?"

She nods. "Unfortunately I am. My flight leaves in five hours, so if you and Jess are going to meet up, let me know and I'll drop you off. I'll leave some money on the side in case you need it."

Disappointment hits me, but I know she has to work. I just wish it didn't take her away. But I'm an adult now and I shouldn't need my mam to hold my hand.

"Listen to me, baby," she says as she kneels in front of me. "I have two months left of traveling, and even with that it's pulled back to once, maybe twice a month. I'm going to be around more, I promise you."

I nod. "I know, and I really appreciate that."

She nods, pressing a kiss to my forehead as she gets to her feet. "Call Jess."

I hit dial on Jess' number and wait as I listen to the ringing.

"Hey, Mal, how are you?" The happiness in her voice has my heart constricting. Damn, I really should spend more time with my friends. I've neglected everyone since I got pregnant. I don't spend enough time with Jess anymore.

"Hey, girl, I'm good. What are you doing today?"

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