He pulled me down on top of him on the bed. I guided him inside me, smiling at his quiet groan, as he filled me completely. He looked up at me, his eyes glazed over with desire, and threaded his fingers through mine.

"I love you," I said, squeezing his hands as I began to move.

"I love you, too, goddess."

Every hard inch of him against my skin sparked so many sensations brighter. I felt all of him, every rippling muscle and scar but especially his heart, and I ...