~ KILLAN ~

I wrap an arm beneath Tess, scooping her off the ground like I’ve been craving to do for weeks. She fits against me perfectly. Like my body was carved to hold hers.

“That’s all I’ve been wanting to do, baby,” I murmur low against her ear, letting my breath skate across her skin. She shivers, and I feel it everywhere.

My other hand slides to the nape of her neck, fingers weaving through her strawberry red hair—soft, ...