Lib Novel Page 47
CHAPTER TEN
Oh, she felt good.
Carys sagged against Sten, but he held her with ease. She should probably be embarrassed. She’d just rubbed against him like a taurline cat in heat.
It didn’t matter. She felt too good, and was too relaxed, to dredge up any embarrassment.
He tipped her chin up. Desire was clearly written on his rugged face.
“Beautiful,” he murmured. “I like watching you come.”
She blushed. Stars. He made her feel young and giddy, but he also made her feel like a woman.
He let her slide down his body until her feet hit the ground.
“Anymore doubt about how much I want you?” he asked.
She bit her lip. “No.”
“Good.” He pressed a firm kiss to her mouth. “When we’re safe, I’ll show you more.”
She shivered.
He gripped her chin. “Carys, I’m done fighting this. We take this any further and you’re mine.”
In her chest, her heart tripped and picked up speed.
“There will be no handsome princes or self-important aristocrats.”
She pressed a palm flat against his chest. “I want you, Sten. I love you.”
Emotion crossed his face. “I—”
Then a buzzing sound suddenly caught their attention.
Sten stiffened and turned, covering her. Her protective knightguard. She sidestepped him, reforming her armor.
A Gek’Dragar scout ship hovered in the distance.
Carys huffed out a breath. “They never give up.”
He grunted. “It’s not coming this way, but we need to move.”
She nodded.
He squeezed her hand.
They set off down the path at a punishing pace. She pumped her arms, falling into a good rhythm. Beside her, Sten adjusted his longer strides to match hers.
Soon, they were over the top of the hill, and the sound of the ship faded behind them. They moved into a meadow of flowers that were white and fragrant.
“Let’s take a short break,” he said.
She crouched down and picked a flower.
Sten sat beside her. “Pretty.”
“It is.” She stuck it behind her ear.