Page 43 of Taken by the Lawman

She brought her arms up around his neck and pressed her chest against his, leaving no space between their bodies. He could feel her breasts through the cotton and his mouth salivated. Her tits were beautiful and her nipples were thick, perfect for sucking. He’d stared like a starving man. If luck was on his side, he’d have them in his mouth soon and show her how much he desired her body.

Easing his grip, he dipped his mouth to her neck, kissing the slender chord and making a moist trail with his tongue. He breathed in, taking her in, tightening his arms around her waist again. There was strong emotion so deep within him, one that he attempted to wrap his head around. Possessiveness. Ownership. Love. Yes, even that one. Not that he wanted to own her. She was her own person, and he liked that about her. Found her independence sexy as hell, but he wanted to plant himself inside her heart, have her belong to him for life and he wanted to belong to her.

“I wish it could be easy,” she whispered.

Was doubt filling her mind? Would she pull away? He didn’t want her doing anything she wasn’t prepared for. “Anything worth having is worth the work, but I won’t pressure you. I’ll never push you, and I’ll be patient.”

“How is this possible? How are you everything I’ve ever wanted?”

He smiled. “Sometimes we find what we’re looking for when we least expect it. Tell me what you want, baby.”

“You. Please. Just you.”

Deegan lowered one arm and swept her up into his arms, cradling her. Their gazes met for a powerful moment and he stared into the lovely depths, searching for all the missing links in his life puzzle. He could get lost there, here with her, and he wouldn’t fight it. No more would he pretend that they weren’t right for each other.

He took the necessary steps that brought him to the bedroom, pausing at the threshold, still holding her gaze. “Know this, Kiersten. I won’t let you go again. If this is what you want, truly want, I’ll give you everything, but these arms are made to hold you. Only you.”

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