Chapter 51

Derek
She’s in my arms, trembling, still catching her breath. The fire is flickering over us, storm still raging outside along with my heart. I know I’m bleeding again, but the codeine is doing its thing. I don’t know if it’s her or the buzz they’re giving me, but I’m floating on air. Whatever this started out as it’s more than it should be. It’s more than sex. More than heat. I like this woman. I like the way I feel when I’m around her. A lot.
I ease myself up, ignoring the shooting pain in my chest as I lean on my arm so I can run a finger down her stomach. She exhales slowly and peers up at me; cheeks flushed as her skin rises at my touch. “I should get up.”