Chapter 9: Chapter eight

I woke up and my body was on fire. The heat I was trapped in had me sweating in my sleep, and that never happened. Like, ever. I opened my eyes and realized I’d crawled into a ball during my sleep into Lucian’s chest. His arm was tightly wrapped around my shoulders and my free arm was around his waist.

I couldn’t breathe with all the heat coming off his body. Plus, you’re not going to guess, we were under his thick blanket. I understood that he’d said that where he stays is cold, but I didn’t see the reason to be this warm either.

I tried wriggling my way out of the cage I was in, but Lucian’s heavy arm wouldn’t budge and besides the fact he looked so adorable while he slept.

I tried moving again and he pulled me tighter against him. I sighed and nestled my head on his arm, closing my eyes again.

When I woke up, something hard was poking my abdomen and I struggled to look down but eventually realized that the only thing that would be there would be Lucian’s…

“Stop moving.” He growled when I tried to push against him. I looked up to see his eyes were still closed.

“I need to pee,” I said pinching my muscles so I wouldn’t ruin the gorgeous dress or linen. He groaned but didn’t move and I did the only thing which I knew would get his attention. I pushed my hips against his hard-on, and he let me go with a deep growl from his chest.

As soon as I got up from the furnace, I was shivering with cold and realized my nipples were noticeable even more now that my dress was soaked in sweat. I suddenly forgot I had to pee and quickly made my way to the toilet.

After doing my ‘business’, I was nearly frozen from the cold and felt sorry for my butt which had undergone big chills from the cold toilet seat. I made my way swiftly back to the bed and welcomed the warmth with open arms. I happily snuggled back into Lucian’s big chest and sighed silently with the joy of the heat.

He wrapped his arm around me again and tucked the blanket tightly. After a few minutes, I heard his soft snores and brought my hand up to trace patterns on his broad chest. His skin was hot, and I winced once my skin touched the surface.

“Tessa.” He said in a warning tone.

“What am I doing wrong?”

“You’re annoying me. Now go sleep.” He said and I pouted closing my eyes once again to be welcomed by sleep.

Why was I so tired? I slept for what, like hours in the car and I don’t even know how much I’ve slept here because this…this thing laying next to me doesn’t bother having a clock in his room!

I felt as if the air was being sucked out of me. And it was!

I opened my eyes and realized I was on my back with Lucian’s head on my chest. He was laying on top of me and I was tiny in comparison to him. My fingers ran through his hair and I heard him make a slight noise. With a bit of hope, I ran my fingers through his hair again, in an attempt to wake him up some more.

He made the noise again, louder this time and his hands came up to grab my thighs. His fingers were hot on my bare skin and I shivered slightly.

He raised his head and gave me a lazy grin that had my heart jumping out of its cage. He looked so adorable! With his hair all spiky and standing in different directions.

I sent him my best smile back and he rose onto his one hand, pulling me lower with his other one. The dress rose dangerously high and I looked up at Lucian, whose eyes were directly above mine. He lowered himself down and I felt the big bulge in his boxers poke me in certain regions that had my legs shaking slightly.

“Good morning.” He said in a deep voice and I couldn’t help but lick my lips. His head lowered and his lips touched mine in a soft but hot kiss. Once I responded, he moaned softly against my lips and his mouth went to kiss my neck. My fingers dug into his back and I couldn’t ignore the strength of need that had me spinning.

I wrapped my legs involuntarily around him and he pushed his hips harder against me. The heat that steamed between us underneath the blankets was more than Melissa had to ever offer me and I pushed the thought of her away. The only thing that I could think of was the way Lucian’s body rocked against mine teasingly.

“Lucian,” I said, breathless and he looked at me in awe.

“We can’t yet.” He said and slowly climbed off from me. I tried to ease my breathes and found the blankets to cover me.

Maybe I wasn’t enough? Maybe he didn’t want me in that way?

“Don’t be ridiculous.” He growled and pulled me against his chest.

“Of course, I want you, but I don’t think it’s time yet. We’ve only just met yesterday and don’t get me wrong, you’re definitely my eye candy.”

I laughed softly against him and felt comfort in listing to his heart thrum against my ear.

I didn’t fall asleep till much later and at one point I’d felt Lucian getting up and shuffling around the room before closing me with a blanket and swiftly kissing my head.