Page 27 of Once Upon A Haunted Castle
Every kiss had been divine bliss. Every caress made her yearn for more. But even beyond the physical side, were the emotions, the feelings. He’d opened his heart to her, let her inside to see his darkest fears. And then pushed her away.
Part of her had wondered if by kissing her, he was taking himself back in time. Remembering his wife. But then the other part of her, the part that saw into his eyes, the way he held her gaze, the intensity there, she knew he was kissingher.
Beiste was rough and gruff on the outside, but underneath, she could see the true heart inside of him. And what was more terrifying, she wanted to explore that heart. See how deep he’d let her go.
Elle shivered, running her hands along her limbs.
Was this some magical spell? A trick of the fairies? Their way of convincing her she was meant to protect the lands of both families as theglaistig?
Well, she wasn’t going to fall for that. Nay!
If she was doomed to walk the earth for eternity, then she’d damned well choose who she was going to love.
Problem was…she couldn’t stop thinking of Beiste, his kisses, his mesmerizing eyes and the sweet gifts he continued to give her.
When sleep finally came to her, she dreamt of him, too…
