Chapter 0231 , “Baby, what is it?” she asks softly. , “Nothing, relax. Why are you so worried?” I ask, reaching up and brushing the wet locks of her hair back. She’s wearing the shirt I had discarded not long ago. , Her eyes flutter shut as I run my fingers down her neck. Her face is make–up–free, , and she looks breathtaking. She’s a beauty… , I caress her cheeks, admiring her dusting of freckles. , She opens her eyes, and they are glistening with tears. , “I don’t know… I’m scared.” She whispers, her voice shaky. “You’re scaring me.” , She looks into my eyes, and I wonder if deep down she knows… , “I don’t mean to,” I reply quietly, clenching my jaw as I try to push away my emotions , that are threatening to drown me. , “We’re going to get through this, all of this. Together. We are going to find Gerard, and we are going to defeat the Sable. Together,” she reassures me, but I wonder if , she’s reassuring herself as well. , Together… , “Promise me,” she whispers, an underlying urgency in her tone., I cup her face, unable to reply to her. , How many more lies will I tell her? How many promises will I break? Our hearts are thumping violently before I claim her lips in a deep, passionate kiss, sending rivets , of pleasure through us.” , One fuelled by a thousand emotions that are stronger than the most powerful of , storms. , She whimpers softly against my lips, kissing me back with equal intensity as her eyes flutter shut. , I’m sorry. , I cup the back of her neck as I kiss her harder, never wanting to let her go. , You deserved better. , I nibble on her soft plush lip, cherishing the taste of her lips, the sweetness of her , mouth. , I love you and I always will. , My love for you will never change… , I tighten my arms around her, and she grips onto me equally hard. Our bodies are moulded together as if made for one another. , We were… but destiny has its own plans… , You are the **ing rhythm that my heart beats to…, I caress her back, gripping the back of her neck and hair as I kiss her like it’s for the , last time and I know it is… , This is it… our final goodbye…. , We break apart when she gasps for air and I’m breathing heavily, too. , “Get some rest… it’s going to be a long day tomorrow.” I say quietly, brushing my , thumb over her plump lips. , She nods. “I need to go to Dad’s Pack, too.” , I nod, “And I plan to leave extremely early. There are a few things that I want to check with the security around the grounds.” , She smiles slightly, my words somehow comforting her. , “Great, sounds like a plan.” , “Yeah. Make sure you’re careful when you get to your dad’s pack. Trust nothing and , no one.” , “Got it… So, are you leaving really early? I’m going to head out early, too.” She asks as , 16 BONUS , we settle down beside one another. I slip my arm under her head, and she snuggles against me. , “Yeah, I’ll cover more ground.”, To put more distance between us…. , “Well, it is going to be a manic day, but let’s do something tomorrow night, even if it’s just a barbeque in the garden. The children will enjoy it too.” , “Sounds good.” , I wrap my arms around her tightly, burying my head into her neck. Kissing her there , tenderly. , I’m **ing sorry… , I wait for her to fall asleep, which doesn’t take her long. She’s exhausted from the , long night. , I should go… but I can’t bring myself to move as I hold her, watching her sleep. , She’s content… despite the exhaustion. There’s a small, graceful smile on her , beautiful face. , I simply lay there, gazing at the angel in my arms until I know I can’t afford to take , any more time. , Taking a deep breath, I frown as I slowly ease her off my arm. My gaze lingers over , the curve of her breasts and her tiny waist. , I run my hand down her waist and hip, caressing her thigh as I plant a soft kiss on, her lips before I turn away and get out of bed, pulling the blanket up around her… , Now there is only one thing left to do before I leave… , I glance out of the window up at the full moon, my eyes blazing steely silver before I , turn and head to the door, forcing myself not to look back. , Because I know if I do… I won’t be able to leave… , I’m sorry. , 15 DOMUS , Chapter 0232, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.