Page 63 of Eternally Bound

“I’ve killed men, Ainslee. Many men.” He shook his head as if trying to chase memories away. “Not just what you saw on that tape or that day. There is so much more.”

I placed my palm on his face, then leaned in, stopping merely inches from him.

“I know, and I still love you.” I locked eyes with his dark brown ones, pulling me in. “All I know is that you protected me, ensured my mother and Bram are safe. You are loyal, fair, and honest. Please don’t push me away.”

I closed the distance and placed my lips softly on his. Kissing Daniel Carrington was pure bliss. His full mouth tasted like sin, promising heights only he could bring me. He pushed his tongue into my mouth, his tongue brushing against mine in the soft dance.

“I’m starving for you,” he rasped against my mouth.

I stood up and he grabbed the hem of my dress, then pulled it over my head, leaving me only in my panties and bra. Expertly he unclasped my bra and his fingers trailed down my body then hooked into my panties and pulled them down my legs.

“God, how I missed you.” His voice was full of reverence and emotions. His hands wrapped around my waist, bringing me closer to his body. I could feel his heart beat strongly against my chest.

He lowered me on the couch, the cushions dipping under the weight of us both. He trailed his mouth down my neck, lower still down my stomach. I moaned at the feel of his strong muscles against mine and his mouth finally on my skin.

His wide shoulders nudged my legs apart and I widened them, welcoming him,needinghim inside me. His dark gaze locked on my eyes as he licked along my pussy. I cried out, arching my back and lifting my hips into him. I needed more of him.

He sucked on my clit, as he pushed his fingers inside me.

“Daniel,” I moaned, my fingers threading through his dark strands. I had fallen for him twelve years ago and never stopped loving him. I couldn’t. To stop loving him meant to stop breathing. He was my heart. He owned all of me - body, heart, and soul. Whether he wanted to or not.

He licked harder and faster and my orgasm closed in violently, sending delightful shudders down my spine, making me a panting mess under his expert touch. My thighs closed around him, and I cried out, the pleasure burst through my veins, burning me to ashes.

Without a delay, Daniel shed all his clothes, his eyes hungry on me. He crawled over me, his strong body hovering above mine and our eyes locked.

“I love you, Daniel Carrington,” I whispered. “I’ve always loved you.”

“I love you too, Ainslee. It’s always been you.”

I felt his love in every touch, every kiss. He killed for me, to protect me. There was nobody better than this man.

He pushed inside me, filling me to the hilt. He thrust into me hard and fast, his dark gaze never straying from mine. Our souls melding, intertwining. We were one.

Our eyes locked and both of us stilled, my arms around him. I never wanted to let go. He bent his head and pressed his lips softly against mine.

“I love you, Ainslee,” he rasped against my lips, as I clung to him. This man made me happy. His mouth sought mine, kissing me as he pumped in and out of me. “You are my happiness, my light. Forever mine.”

His forehead rested against mine as he thrust into me, pleasure building higher and higher. I loved this man so much, I feared I’d break if he’d walk away from me again.

“Promise?” I breathed hard, tears prickling in my eyes, as he slammed into me ruthlessly, taking me over the edge. I have never thought that his admission of love would make me so emotional, but after everything, it made me appreciate his love and the chance to live my life with him more. White stars swirled behind my eyelids, orgasm tearing through me, shaking me to my core.

No sooner had pleasure found me, he roared out his release and I clung to him, both of us breathing hard.

Daniel kissed me softly, then drew back his head and held my gaze. Silence that followed was full of words and promises of the future.A future with both of us in it, as a family.

“I want to end this year with you. Only with you,” I whispered. “I know New Years with you will be amazing.”

A New Year was right around the corner and I couldn’t wait to spend all my future years with him.

He pressed his forehead to mine. “All our future years will be amazing. Because you are with me.”

“And you are with me,” I murmured softly. “Twelve years without you were my hell. I wouldn’t change them because I got Bram. But don’t even think you are not good for me. You are the best man for me. There is nobody else. I just want you. To grow our family and grow old. You are the best thing that has happened to me. There isn’t anyone else for me.”

“I fucking love you, Nightingale. I will never let you go.” I pressed even tighter against him, happy tears smearing my face. “I don’t deserve you, but I’ll take you. Because I’m a greedy bastard like that.”

“Yes, you do,” I murmured against his lips. “You deserve it all, Daniel.”

“I promise to always love you, Ainslee McLaren,” he rasped. “You have had my heart from the moment I saw you. I won’t have the strength to leave you again.”

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