Page 10 of Sapphire Queen
Chapter 6
Sarifena pressed her palms against the cold glass as she stared out into the darkening sky. The sun was setting, leaving the sky painted in purples and pinks. Resting her head against the smooth surface, she blew out a frustrated breath.
She had her magic. She had her memories. What she didn’t have was certainty over her health. And that scared her. Sarifena knew she was foolish to cut Heath out of her heart – hell, the pain alone was worse than the fear of never having children. But he deserved someone who could guarantee him a life with kids.
“How long are you going to wallow in self-pity?” Heath’s deep voice cut through the silence.
“You shouldn’t sneak up on people, Heath. It’s rude.” Sarifena continued looking out the window, afraid to turn and look at him.
“When you refuse to speak to me, sneaking is the only way I can get you alone.”
“What do you want?”
“To talk to you. Sarifena, you can’t make a unilateral decision for us… for me.”
“Please,” she turned on her heel. Her eyes already filled with abashed tears. “I told you I was doing this for you. I can’t knowingly take something from you.”
“Stop,” Heath stepped in front of her placing his hand under her chin, “You’re taking something from me now.”
“It’s not the same, Heath.”
“Sarifena,” Heath swallowed, his throat moving with tension, “I would rather have no children than spend a lifetime without you. Don’t you see that? I love you. YOU… not the possibility of children. Sure, I’d love to have kids with you. To see your belly round with my baby. But none of that matters as much as having you.”
“You deserve someone who is not broken.”
“You’re not broken, Sarifena. You’re perfect. Stop pushing me away. I don’t want a life without you. If you think you’re sparing me by pushing me away,” he pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose. “Know you are condemning me to a life of loneliness.” He continued to pepper kisses on her cheeks between words, “I will never love another. You’re it for me.” Pressing his lips to hers, Sarifena stiffened beneath him. He moved his mouth against hers, deepening the kiss when he felt her relax against his body.
Sarifena wound her arms around his neck and threaded her fingers through his hair. His hands slipped down her sides coming to rest against her backside. Slowly, Heath tugged the summer dress she was wearing up and slid his hands beneath the fabric.
Lifting her off the ground, Sarifena laced her feet around his waist. Heath walked them backward until her back pressed against the wall. His kisses set her soul on fire, making her writhe with need.
Every touch of his lips to her skin was like a spark of electricity. She moaned, leaning her head back as he licked and nibbled his way down her neck.
“You have on too many clothes,” Heath murmured against her tender flesh as he pulled her dress over her head. Sarifena gasped as the cool air kissed her nearly naked body. Heath took a step back, spun around, and guided them towards the bed.
Laying her on her back, he climbed over her body, pinning her against the mattress. He peppered her flesh with kisses, nipping and biting at her tender spots as he wedged himself between her legs and pinned her arms above her head.
“Say yes, Sarifena. Say you’ll give us a chance.”
Sarifena bucked her hips, pressing her center against the erection hidden beneath his pants. She laced her arms around his neck, tugging Heath toward her face. Leaning up to meet him, Sarifena pressed her mouth to his. Her tongue speared between his lips, dancing against his.
Heath pulled away, his gaze full of lust as he spoke, “Answer me. Say yes, or I leave forever, Sarifena. I’m not willing to take just half of you. It’s all or nothing.”
