Page 16 of Onyx Queen
Sarifena watched as Onika looked back toward Luca, who was leaned against the wall, “When you find that person, hold on to him. He can be your shelter during this storm.”
“I take you’ve found your shelter?”
Glancing at him one more time, “You could say that.”
“Well, it’s not as simple for me.”
“Why not?” Onika probed, “Do you love him?”
Sarifena could feel Heath’s eyes boring a hole in the back of her head. She refused to look at him, knowing what she’d see when she did.
“Yes,” she heard the intake of his breath, “More than I could possibly show or tell him. But it’s that love that makes me hesitate.”
“That’s the silliest thing I’ve heard of. Why on earth would you hesitate?”
“He wants children…” she sucked in a breath, “and I may not be able to have them.” She let the air out of her lungs, forcing her eyes closed to keep the tears from spilling.
“Oh, Sarifena.” Onika watched as Emersyn slipped in front of her, coming to sit on the table. “You think he wouldn’t want to be with you if you can’t give him children? If that’s true he doesn’t deserve you.”
Emersyn glanced toward Heath whose jaw was set in a tight frown. Onika could see the tension coiling like a venomous snake ready to strike.
“I could care less if she gives me children.” He broke the silence, Onika looked to him, mouth agape.
“I was right,” Onika smiled. “I had my suspicion it was you. Do you hear him? Sarifena, he doesn’t care about whether or not you can have babies.”
“It matters to me. Heath,” she stood, pushing passed Onika and Emersyn, “You’ve always wanted kids. I can’t take that from you. I won’t.”
“Sari,” he grabbed her hand, pulling her close, “you can’t make that decision for me. I told you, and I meant it, I want you. Sure, I want children. But if we must adopt, we will. The only thing I’m certain of is that I can’t go on living without you.”
“Awe,” Emersyn stood, “I think you two need to talk this out. Drake and I are going to go, Onika,” she turned to her, “I’m sorry your life was a lie, but I’m not sorry I have another sister. We’ll talk more later, ok?”
Onika hugged Emersyn goodbye and turned to Sarifena, “Stop running, Sarifena. I did that and it nearly broke me. The love of a good man is worth more than any treasure in the world.”
Smiling, she nodded toward the open door, signaling for Luca to follow.
“Did you mean that?”
“Mean what?”
“That I am worth more than any treasure?”
“Luca,” Onika pressed her bosom against his hard chest, “you are the only treasure I need. I would never do anything to hurt you – I will only love you unconditionally until my last breath.”
He stilled, trying to gain composure of his body, “We need to go home before I embarrass you by taking you right here on the floor.”
Chapter 16
They barely made it into her quarters before clothes were ripped off. Her body was on fire with need, her core quaking with an electricity that hummed through her veins. Luca’s hard body rubbed against her tender flesh, causing her nipples to pebble.
“Fuck, you’re gorgeous.”
He dropped his head, taking her hard bud into his mouth. His tongue swirled around the pink flesh, drawing a moan out of Onika. Lifting her body, he tossed her to the bed and quickly covered her body with his. He couldn’t get enough of her kisses, his body demanded her touch.
Onika’s fingers laced through his short hair, griping the locks with a force that bordered on pain. Luca grunted, his cock teasing her entrance. His dick was so hard, he could hammer a nail if he tried.
Dipping his finger between her legs, he traced her sweet lips. Her pussy was dripping with desire. Pushing inside her, her walls clamped down on his digit, causing her to buck beneath him.
“Oh god,” she cried out.
