Page 10 of The King's Secret Baby

She turns to face me, and in her eyes I see my own longing reflected back. “I’m so glad you walked into my life, Luca.”

Slowly, like magnets being drawn together, we lean in. I cup her face with a trembling hand, and our lips meet, soft and sweet.

The shimmering city falls away, my entire world narrowing down to the feel of Hailey’s mouth moving against mine, her silky hair between my fingers, the racing of my pulse. I’ve kissed before, but it’s never felt like this. This feels next level. Like I’m finallyhome.

We finally break apart, foreheads resting together as we catch our breath. Hailey looks dazed, her lips red and swollen. I’m sure I’m no better.

“Wow,” she whispers.

“Wow,” I agree.

An uncontrollable grin spreads across my face. I pull her into my arms and hug her tight, face buried in her hair.

I never want to let go. Right here, in this moment, with this incredible woman… this is where I belong. The burdens awaiting me back home feel a million miles away.

I pause and pull back slightly, gazing into Hailey’s brown eyes. They shine in the city lights, deep and inviting. I could lose myself in those eyes forever.

“You’re amazing — you know that?” I brush a lock of hair from her face. “Smart, driven, kind… Not to mention absolutely gorgeous.”

She ducks her head, blushing. “I’m really not that special.”

“Yes, you are.” I tip her chin up gently. “Don’t ever doubt that. The world is yours for the taking, Hailey. I have a feeling you’re destined for great things.”

“What about you?” She searches my face. “The throne, the crown… that’s a huge responsibility. Are you ready for it?”

I blow out a breath. “Honestly? I’m terrified. Being king someday, having an entire country depend on me… it’s a lot.”

“I can only imagine.” Her hand finds mine, lacing her fingers between mine, and her touch grounds me. “For what it’s worth, I think you’ll make an amazing king when the time comes. Werdenfeld couldn’t ask for better.”

Hearing that from her means more than she could possibly know. I swallow back the sudden lump in my throat.

“Thank you,” I manage. “That… Thank you.”

Words failing, I pull her to me again and capture her lips with mine. She responds eagerly, winding her arms around my neck as the kiss deepens. A hunger stirs low in my belly. I want her, all of her, with a ferocity that staggers me.

And she’s just as hungry. I can tell from the way that she pulls me closer, her tongue diving deeper into my mouth.

As if we’re one brain, one body, we’re suddenly standing, kissing as I walk her backwards and down the stairs. In her living room, she takes my hand and pulls me into her bedroom.

There’s no time to take in the decor. We’re on the bed, our bodies twisting together, articles of clothing flying off and landing on the floor. The kisses get hungrier, more desperate. I roll over so that I’m on top of her, my thigh between her legs.

She moans, eyes closing in pleasure as I press against her. There’s a new energy thrumming under my skin, electric and dangerous. Ducking down, I kiss her neck, each peck lower and lower until her breast is in my mouth.

Her nails dig into my back, legs wrapping around my waist. She pulls me closer, our bare skin meeting in delicious ecstasy. I grow stiff, the ache to be inside of her all-encompassing.

“Over… in the…” She moans in pleasure as I send my hand between her legs. She points at the bedside table.

Leaning over, I open the drawer she’s pointing at. “Where?”

“Somewhere,” she gasps. “I think… I mean…”

I move pens, paper, and trinkets around, finally locating a condom. Its wrapper is worn, signaling it’s been here for quite a while. Seizing it, I rip the top of the plastic and roll the condom onto my length.

Settling back on top of her, I slowly push past her soft folds. She moans in delight, her face a picture of sheer heaven.

We fall into a slow and steady pace, sweat trickling down my chest. We’re a whirlwind of kisses, damp hair, and random laughter. I rake my lips down her shoulder, across her cheek, leaving kisses wherever I can, thrilled to lose myself in the perfection of her.

Her muscles tighten around my length, and her breathing hitches. Our gazes lock as pleasure sweeps through her, carrying her to another world. Seeing her so lost in ecstasy, I lose control and release, my orgasm ripping through me.

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