The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 21

“Ryan, I want to be with you, forever,” I said, hardly believing how happy I felt, hardly remembering who I was or my purpose. In that moment, even sweet revenge seemed like it would pale in comparison to this.

He was still sleepy, but he opened his eyes a little to gaze at me. His lips were curved upwards in a happy smile like I’d never seen before that radiated from his usually bedraggled and strained face. His eyes were rich tawny and amber like yellow fire. His neck was thick and masculine with veins revealing all over the muscles of his body. I marveled at how large his arms and shoulders were, and how safe and small they made me feel.

My small hand was folded into his large hands. I admired the width of his forearms, even the stretch between his hands and his elbows were sexy. Everything about him was so attractive, I didn’t think I could find a single inch of him that wasn’t incredible.

ger, and it was not for my body this time, I realized it had to be for my blood.

staining the bed sheets. Now that he was fully awake, the smell

rom sweat.

so contrary to moments before.

much rougher this time. I closed my eyes as he kissed me and bit gently on my lip. I wondered if he wanted to bite hard enough at my lip or tongue to draw blood.

n the night stand. I peered over, but he moved too quickly.

eturned to his eyes.

o place there, I felt at it.

of me to be so rough with you.” He smiled, pointing towards the mirror across the room so that I might go take a look.

ror. Around my neck was a beautiful necklace with an

or that it would disappear. It had been forever since I’d gotten a gift, and never anything like this. I was thrilled. It was so special to me because it was from him. “I love it!” I said, the words about

ave?

t was just for my first time.

was shaking his head. “I

gazed up at his eyes.

omplicated. I was worried about getting you into trouble, and I lashed out. I was worried about a lot that wasn’t your fault. And that is my fault.”

the pain in his eyes that night and how so much seemed to bother him, even if I fretted that it might have everything to do with me. His apology confirmed that there was a lot going on inside him.

ve you,” I said, and then in a more teasing tone, “But d

me.

g to admit right then.

dded, “We do understand each o

blood, you could save me. But you could also save Jacob, and the family I hate. I should have controlled myself.”

won’t either. It seems we both lose some control when we’re drunk.” I blushe

te.”

serious topics he’d brought up, so I responded to his apology. “If you only knew what I’ve been through, you’d know I’m on your side. I’m with you, even if we both die. You

ors of my past life and the Moon Goddess sending me back for revenge. “You have me! Unlike the Jacob or the other Alexanders, you have me with the purest blood if only you’d al

. “Choose a less complicated life. I wouldn’t blame you.”

ow complicated my life already was.

ine.