Page 66 of A Surrender Of Hope

“It was awful,” she agrees, removing the last belt and setting it on the counter next to us as I gather her back into my arms. Leaning down, I rub the tip of my nose against hers, letting her calming presence settle the rest of my frazzled nerves.

“I love you,” I whisper, then freeze when Meyer stiffens in my arms and draws back, looking at me with wide eyes. Shit, I just said that out loud. The words were the truth. I knew I was in love with her weeks ago, but I had planned to do something romantic, maybe take her back down to the caverns or make her breakfast in bed before telling her, not just blurting it out while we were covered in blood after a battle.

“What?” she whispers and I swallow my nerves. No going back now, might as well go with it.

“I think I’m in love with you,” I admit, then curse and shake my head. “No, I know I am. I love you, Meyer. I fucking love you so much it scares the shit out of me.” I say so fast even I have a hard time keeping up. I start to panic when she blinks a few times, trying to digest the word vomit that just spewedfrom my mouth and cringe. “Like, not scared in a bad way,” I mutter, anxiety creeping in as I try to back peddle from the scared comment just as Meyer giggles and slaps her hand over my mouth.

“You know, I had to do this to Valen as well. Is it that scary to love me?” she teases and I shake my head, hating that I said that word. “It’s fine,” she whispers. “I love you too, Creed.” Her voice is clear and steady as she stares up at me, her bright smile making my shoulders sag in relief.

“Really?” I grumble from behind her hand, making her laugh and nod.

“Is it that surprising?” she asks, moving her hand off my mouth, sliding it to my jaw, cupping my face between her small hands before sealing her lips to mine. My arms band around her, pulling her up off her feet and kissing her with everything I have in me as I bask in her declaration of love.

I can’t imagine my life without this stunning girl in it. I live and breathe by her every wish and demand. My first thought when waking is always her, and the last spent wishing I was with her. My need for her is almost terrifying, and I know there is no escape for her now. Even if she tried to leave, I wouldn't be strong enough to let her go. Meyer is mine, and I’ll fight for her and earn her love every second of my life to prove to her I’m a worthy mate.

“In the shower,” she whispers against my lips, shifting in my arms. I nod and move us fully clothed under the hot spray of water, letting it rinse the filth from us as I continue to kiss her, not wanting to let her go anytime soon. Her legs wind around my waist, grinding her leather-clad pussy against my erection and making me groan into her mouth.

“Fuck, I need you naked,” I rasp, setting her on her feet and reaching up, tearing the dirty fabric of her shirt up and over her head, leaving her in a simple white cotton bra. Water pours overus, soaking my clothes as I strip her, letting the water wash the dirt and grime from her skin. Her tits are pressed together, her creamy skin begging me to lean down and taste as she smiles up at me.

How the hell did I get so lucky to have this infuriatingly stubborn but beautifully perfect woman in my life? Looping my finger under her bra between her breasts, I rip it in two, exposing her breasts to me and moaning as my cock throbs in response, wanting… no needing to be buried in her tight hot heat.

Meyer sighs and shrugs out of her bra, shooting me an amused look as she flings the ruined fabric from the shower. “This is the second bra you’ve ruined. You’re going to have to start replacing them if you keep it up,” she scolds, and I shake my head.

“No more bras means easier access. Why would I want these contained?” I ask, cupping her breasts as I lean down with a slight growl and nip at one of her tight pink nipples. I earn a pleasurable gasp from her delectable lips as her slim fingers weave into my hair, clutching me tight.

“Yeah, but you’ve never run around with no support for boobs. Bras are mandatory,” she moans, trying to press closer to me. I chuckle against her, releasing her nipple with a pop before moving back to her lips and kissing her until both our lips are swollen.

Her hands move under my shirt, yanking at the ties before shoving it up my chest, then she breaks our kiss with a gasp as she jumps up on her toes, trying to get my shirt off. Laughing, I duck down, helping her undress me, cock throbbing when she yanks at my pants, tearing them down until I’m standing naked before her. Her hands roam over my body, sending chills down my spine as I grab the waistband of her pants and tear them, sending the buttons flying around us.

“Oh shit,” she laughs, hands gripping my forearms as she braces herself, letting me manhandle her until she’s finally naked. “Wait, wait, wait,” she says, frowning and pursing her lips, then she’s gone, leaving me naked in the shower with the biggest fucking hard-on in my life, staring after her cute ass as she sprints out of the bathroom and into my room dripping wet.

“What the hell, Lemon Drop?” I groan, turning off the shower and rushing after her, wondering what the hell is happening. All the spells on my locks remain intact, so I know the room is secure. My hands move to Meyer’s hips, tugging her back to my front as I look around the room. “What is it?” I ask, and she nods to the windows.

“The bells stopped,” she says, smiling a little as a breath of relief rushes from me when I realize she’s right. The drums are still going, letting everyone know the battle outside the outer gates is continues, but for now, the castle fight is over.

“Nox and Dad must have secured the castle,” I tell her, turning her in my arms, eyes moving to her rock-hard, wet nipples which are pebbled.

“That's good,” she whispers, eyes hooding as she watches me and I nod.

“Very good,” I rasp, the need for this girl only growing as I no longer have to worry about her safety.

“Creed?”

“Yeah, Lemon Drop?” She reaches down, her fingers gripping my cock and stroking it firmly from root to tip, drawing a hissed breath from between my teeth as my balls ache with the need for release.

“I need you inside me… right now.”

THIRTY-ONE

Meyer

Igasp into Creed's mouth as I stumble back, my arms winding around his neck to brace myself so I don’t fall as he kisses me so hard he steals my breath and pulls me completely under his spell.

Creed moans and spins us, shoving my back against the wall, his hands gripping my waist almost painfully. I gasp as he slides his knee between my thighs, grinding it against my pussy. I moan, writhe against him, and try to touch the ground to take back some the control, but Creed holds me up, not letting me gain any purchase against the floor under us.

I look up when he leans forward, his chest rising and falling with rapid breath as his eyes locking with mine. “I love you, Creed,” I whisper into his ear. Creed inhales sharply, as if still surprised to hear me say it before wrapping his arms around me and crashing his lips to mine in a passionate kiss.

Our teeth clash as I return his kiss, matching his intensity as I let my hands run up his chest and over his shoulders before I lock them in his hair and pull on the curly brown strands.Hard.

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