Page 56 of Tainted Blood

“I’m glad, because I have no intention of ever letting you go.” She leans in and kisses my lips tenderly. I brush mine against hers, but I remember to be careful because her top lip is busted.

I hear squad cars nearby and I know we have to get moving. “We need to get you home.”

An hour later, I have her inside our bathroom shower, naked and in my arms as we wash away the memories of today as best as we can. The water washes over our bodies, heat pooling all around us. I want to be inside her, but taking care of her needs is more important than my own. She moans as I scrub her down, careful not to touch the bruises so hard. Still, I’m so much larger than her small frame, and no matter what I do, I feel like I’m causing her extra pain.

“I’m so sorry; I’m trying to be gentle.”

“No, Ian, I need you to touch me. I need you to make me feel alive. Please don’t stop.”

“Baby, please be careful what you say. I can’t stop this desire washing over me, and my hunger for you is a little too crazy right now. I want to be inside you beyond belief. It’s been only a day, and it feels like an eternity.”

“It’s been the same for me. I need you so much. When I was trapped, all I could do was hope that you’d come for me, find me…before…”

“Please, baby. If you keep telling me about it, I’ll leave you here and finish what I planned.”

“Please don’t go. I need you, Ian. Please take me, touch me, fuck me, love me. Do whatever you will. I just need you to not stop.”

I slowly entered her. Our movements are unhurried and unsteady as I thrust into her. Our bodies are tight against each other, breathing harsh as tears fall from both of us. “I love you so much, Calista,” I choke out, kissing her throat.

“Fill me up. Make me feel alive, Ian. Make me feel loved.”

“Always.” My arms wrap so tightly around her, as if she’ll disappear. I continue to rut into her depths, lifting her feet off the ground as I pump into her. “Who do you belong to?”

“You.”

“Who will protect you?”

“You.”

“Who will die for you?”

“You.”

“Don’t ever scare me like that again. Damn it. Don’t you dare.” I choke on my sobs as I slam her body against the shower stall and fuck her hard. “Do you understand me?”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Her pussy flutters around my cock, clenching, and she cries out my name. “Ian, Ian.”

“Fuck,” I roar, shooting my cum deep inside her, each roll of my hips more violent than the last one until I’m done. Then, I rest my head on the back of hers. “I’m sorry for not being there.”

“No, it’s my fault. Never again will I not take your orders seriously. Maggie played me.”

“She’ll pay too.” She slips from under me, and then I move a little so she can look me in the eye.

She slams her lips to mine. “Can I kill her?”

“You don’t want that to damage your soul.”

“My soul is already dark. I just hide it.” I stare at her like she doesn’t know what she’s saying.

“Do you still want to marry me?”

“That’s the stupidest question in the world,” I say. “I can’t live without you. You’re going to marry me whether you want to or not. I don’t care if I have to force your ass down the aisle.”

“I wanted to slice open Cordova and would have if he had bothered me a moment longer. I had my blade on me. It’s why I didn’t want to marry a man like my father. I was tempted to be bad.” I smile at her.

“You’re welcome to let the dark side out at any time.”

We dress, and then we receive a visit from Jack.

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