LOVE LETTERS-CHAPTER 16 Stacey couldn’t believe what Zach was suggesting. That they give their marriage a try? For a week? How convenient for him. Then he was off to Europe, and she’d be left to pick up the pieces once again. She couldn’t do it. She couldn’t let him in for a moment without risking her hard-won peace. Yet, she wasn’t sure how to explain that without giving him the idea she might still care. Another moment passed. Zach watched her. She could feel her skin heat under his regard. Feel the temptation build to take what he offered. No emotions need be involved. He had been vague enough in his suggestion, just see where it led. No commitment. Not that he’d stick to a commitment once he made it. She knew that. Unexpectedly, he reached out and cradled her head in his strong hands, tilting her head back a bit to close his lips over hers. Stacey couldn’t breathe. She couldn’t think. Only feel. Feel the warmth of his lips, the excitement that invaded every cell in her body at his touch. She opened her mouth, almost moaning in the sheer delight of his kiss. Her body clamored for more. She reached up and encircled his neck with her arms, pressing against him, savoring the sensations that exploded. She had loved this man so much when she was younger. For a moment the agony of loss faded. The past faded. Only this moment in time seemed real. For as long as it lasted, she’d hang on for the ride. His arms drew her closer. His mouth left hers to nip kisses along her cheek, her jaw, landing on the pulse point at the base of her throat. Shivers danced on her spine in contrast to the heat that engulfed her. “Give us a chance,” he whispered in her ear, gently teasing the lobe. “Say yes, Stacey.” “It won’t work,” she said, hoping he wouldn’t stop. She never wanted him to stop. When his hand moved to her waist and caressed the bare skin showing beneath her top, she almost lost her balance. Her knees felt decidedly weak. “You are so soft. So sweet. I want you. I want my wife.” She was nineteen again, and so in love she couldn’t see straight. She loved Zach Taylor, the wildest boy in town. They could conquer the world together. If they ever could break away long enough to do anything but kiss and make love. She wanted to be closer, wanted that connection that only he could bring. But it was false. It was physical only. There was no meeting of the minds, no marriage made in heaven. In fact their marriage had only been to do the right thing when she got pregnant. Remembering that fact was like a dash of cold water. Stacey pushed against him, freeing herself. She was disgusted at how hard she was breathing, how bereft she felt now that she was no longer in his arms. But this wouldn’t solve anything. She needed more. She deserved more. “Stace,” he said, reaching for her again. “This time I call the shots. If you are serious about wanting to see where this is going, then it will be on my terms or not at all!” LEFT 4 CHAPTERS ONLY!!!!!! HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING IT
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:11:02 +0000
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