His strength and courage constantly amazed her his past fascinated her. He'd made love to her as if she were more important to him than breathing. He'd purchased paint supplies for her and created a studio just for her amusement. Never once, even when ordered, had he hurt her. He'd taken care of her, given her food and shelter and clothing. Though she'd fought against it, there was no denying it. Her heart seemed to expand, to grow so big it swallowed her ribs. He inhaled more deeply, but gave no other reaction. His lips were lush and pink, something she hadn't noticed while his intense eyes watched her.Ĭarefully she reached up and brushed a lock of hair from his forehead. Soft and relaxed, the harsh lines of stress were no longer visible. Why couldn't she?ĭanika twisted her head and gazed at Reyes's sleeping face. But as he'd caressed her, as his mouth had devoured her, she'd wanted to meet every single one of his needs. She'd thought she didn't want to be tainted, either. He claimed he didn't want her tainted by the violence of his life. She'd wanted him to remember her as she would forever remember him. Not only so that she might have been able to purge him from her system, remembering him as the worst bed partner ever, but also because she'd wanted to give him anything and everything. What she wanted to know more than anything was whether or not he'd enjoyed being with her. Her climax had been so intense, she could have blacked out, dreamed he was gone and then woken up underneath him. Well, besides the fact that he'd disappeared but thought she had imagined it. They had connected, body and soul, and she had secretly loved it. And that he hadn't allowed her to keep emotional distance between them.even now, she shivered. The waves had been never-ending, hurtling her from one plateau to another. No man had ever pleased her like that.Įvery heated touch had sparked a tidal wave of desire. Being with Reyes had been.everything she had not wanted.

Except her mind churned, refusing to settle down.

Twice she'd pressed her ear against his chest to ensure his heart still beat.

Reyes slept like the dead and had not awakened once. For several hours she'd dozed on and off, lulled by the drugging satisfaction humming through her. DANIKA SNUGGLED into the warmth of Reyes's body.

The darkest pleasure by gena showalter