He pressed his lips to her shoulder, whispering along her soft skin, “I’m right where I want to be.
You’ve already given me better than I’ve ever had.
I thought when you finally kissed me, I’d be able to walk away.” He shook his head, his voice lowering to a throaty whisper. “I was dead wrong.
He shook his head. “Those waves are begging us to ride them. Talking can wait.
You should’ve mentioned you were bringing a beautiful woman. I would’ve combed my hair.
The wolf demands her mate. But the woman loathes the man.
I’m the king of bad ideas.
I never dreamed redemption would be this good.
There isn’t another person I’d be more willing to walk into hell with than you.
Man... ” He blew out an exasperated breath. “Do you push everyone away this hard, or is it just me?
I never saw true beauty till this night.
You’re glowing.” He chuckled, taming his hair. “Forgive me for being proud instead of embarrassed.
His deep voice rumbled. “You are all that ever mattered to me.
Love and hate aren’t as far apart as you think.
Come closer.” His voice was more of a growl than a whisper. Hot.
He caught my chin, his thumb brushing my bottom lip. “I want to get to know the woman, the wolf, standing in front of me right now. I don’t care who she could have been – you’re a survivor and that’s more than enough for me.
I stared down into her eyes, my voice barely a whisper. “If I stay here any longer, I’m not going to be able to stop myself from kissing you.
We weren’t allies, but not being enemies was close enough for me.
The vortex. You can see the entire galaxy up there. More stars than you ever knew existed.
I’m a pretty patient guy when it’s something worth waiting for.