Page 8 of Sacrifice
It’s like everything around us falls away and it’s only the two of us. Any other time I’d be second guessing my every move, ruining the moment by analyzing every moment.
Not today. I’m rolling with it.
I’m seizing the day.
Chapter Three
Corbin
Damn, Makenna was holding out on me. Why didn’t she tell me about her friend she hired at her studio sooner?
When Haelynn turned around and I locked on those piercing brown eyes, I lost the ability to stream words together into a sentence.
When her soft hands found their way to my chest, I couldn’t keep mine off her. I didn’t hesitate to pull her into my arms as if we were about to slow dance, as if we were alone, just the two of us.
Her skin was warm and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was both from her nerves and the initial attraction I felt pulling us together. It was a fine line, wanting to take it slow out of respect for her. I couldn’t help but wish the cameras weren’t here for the chance to get to know her more.
“Is this okay?” I whisper low enough for only her to hear.
She nods, peering down to where my hand is folded over hers, pressed against my chest before she slides it up around my neck.
“We’ll go at your pace,” I assure her. “I’m following your lead.”
Her smile turns tense and I worry she’s pulling away from me. If I hadn’t been paying attention to it, I would’ve missed it, but as quickly as it’s there, it’s gone.
“You guys are doing great,” Makenna assures us.
The song changes to one about spinning her around on the dance floor, and I reach for her hand.
“Dance with me,” I murmur, and she grins.
I slip my fingers between hers, twirling her before pulling her back into my arms again.
With her back pressed against my chest, I skim my hand along her side, down to her hip. I dip my head down, pressing my cheek against hers. Her hair falls forward like a curtain, shielding her face from Makenna.
“You fit so perfectly in my arms,” I whisper.
She nods and her chest heaves, exhaling a heavy breath. Damn, what I wouldn’t give to have her to myself right now.
I lace our fingers together, pulling her with me until my back is flush against the cool brick wall of the studio. Makenna continues to murmur words of encouragement, but I don’t pay her any mind.
I’m too lost in the moment with Haelynn. Just the two of us.
Haelynn gazes up at me beneath her long lashes fanning across her face with each slow blink. Her eyes are glossy with desire. I was thankful her back was to Makenna because damn, that look, I wanted to reserve it for only me.
“You don’t know how hard it is not to kiss you right now.”
Her eyes flash to my mouth, lingering there as I drag my bottom lip between my teeth.
“Jesus,” Makenna mutters.
“You can continue to pretend like I’m not here, it’s fine. I know you wish I wasn’t, but I can’t leave now. These photos are going to turn out fire.”
The camera continues to click, snapping a series of pictures.
I trace my finger along Haelynn’s jaw, tipping her mouth up until our lips are a hair’s breadth away from touching.
I hesitate for a moment, wanting to give her the opportunity to pull back. I meant it when I said we were following her lead, but I am still a man after all, and I’m not going to shy away from letting her know what I want.
