Page 22 of Snow's Charming
I frowned slightly as I chopped the shallots and garlic.
“I’m worried for him and his wife’s safety at that house. We already know that Jackie is trying to kill me, so it’s not much of a stretch to want to kill them, too. Especially if she finds out their loyalty is with me and not her.”
Sylus wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me close.
“I will keep both him and his wife safe. I promise.”
“Thanks for saying that, but how can you be so sure? I mean, it’s not like we are there 24/7.”
“Jackie wants to install a camera security system at the estate now. And Jerry may have suggested one of the pack members install it.”
“Sylus? What did you do?”
He shrugged his shoulders. “I want to know what she’s up to. I told you we can’t be too careful.”
I smiled at him.
“Thanks. It makes me feel good that you havemy back.”
“I always will.” He said to me as he kissed my temple. “What do you want me to do next?”
“Can you chop the parsley while I cook the mushrooms?”
“Sure.”
I plopped the mushrooms into the pan with a contented sigh. “This is nice.”
Sylus raised a brow. “What do you mean?”
“I love having someone in the kitchen with me. Cooking is fun, but it’s more fun with you here.”
He wrapped his arms around me and kissed the top of my head. “I enjoy spending time with you, too.”
We finished the layers of lasagna once I added the mushrooms to my homemade white sauce recipe. I popped it in the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes.
“Let’s grab some wine to go with the lasagna. Do you want red or white?”
“A white sounds good to me,” I said to him as I plucked two goblets from the wine rack that was just above the fridge. He opened the bottle as I placed the goblets on the counter next to him. He poured the first glass and handed it to me. As I took the glass in my hand, his thumb brushed the back of my hand, sending tingles of electric heat throughout my body. I bit the inside of my lip to squelch a moan bubbling in my throat.
He poured a glass for himself and brought the amber-colored liquid to his mouth, but before taking a sip, he asked, “Did you enjoy shopping today?”
His eyes bore into mine as if he were undressingmy very soul for the umpteenth time. I bit my lip visibly this time as I watched him take a sip and lick his lips. He was just too damned sexy for his own good. Stepping closer to me, he placed the glass down on the counter and reached up to tuck some strands of hair behind my ear. Instinctively, my cheek leaned into his palm. I breathed in his scent, a mixture of bergamot, cedar, and then citrus this time. It’s a sexy combination.
He cupped my cheek while wrapping his free arm around my waist and pulled me close. Heat shot through my lower belly as his hardness pressed against my inner thigh. I sucked in a breath as his eyes darkened. The heat of his breath tickled my lips as he spoke.
“Would you rather do something else besides talk while we wait for the lasagna to finish cooking, princess?”
My inner diva arched a brow. That wolf was laying the factor fifty on thick, but even if the flirting was all me, it didn’t matter. I’d wanted his lips on mine since popping that lasagna into the oven. Who am I kidding? I’ve been wanting to kiss him again since the whole apple incident! Of course, I didn’t think locking lips with him at the mall was a good idea. I was too worried about Jackie popping out of every corner.
“Whatever did you have in mind?”
My voice wasn’t recognizable to me, all husky and gravelly. I hated how sexy and full of need it sounded. Before Sylus, I had never been like this with a guy. Dadtold me to have them do the chasing, so I’d never really flirted. Yet? Sylus seemed to bring out my wild side naturally.
He pulled me closer, his palm dipping dangerously close to my backside. I mewled at the softness of his touch.
“Can I kiss you, princess?”
I nodded and was nearly breathless as his soft lips met mine. He started slowly, his lips only pressed lightly against mine until I sucked in a breath. Then he began sucking on my bottom lip with each of his deliciously slow kisses. His scent surrounded me as he brought both his palms to my cheeks. I wrapped my arms around his neck and arched my back to feel as much of him as possible. The friction was amazing.
