Page 9 of Fire in My Blood
I’m still smiling when I unlock the door to my apartment and walk in. Two adult dogs found new homes today. Good homes with nice people.
Most people when they come to the shelter are looking for a puppy or a kitten. It’s always more difficult to find homes for adult animals. So, the fact that two adult dogs found new homes in one day is cause for a celebration.
The celebration will have to wait, though. Because I need to get ready for work.
Like the day before, I work as fast as I can to finish my job, and then I’m standing before the door to the room in the basement with the water bottle in my hand. I didn’t bring any food today, since he was so adamant that he didn’t want any.
I swipe my keycard and open the door to reveal the usual bowl of soup on the floor. Stepping into the room, I click on the light and look to my left.
He’s sitting on the mattress much the same way as he was the first time I saw him. The only difference is that he’s smiling at me.
My shoulders relax as my lips curve into a smile, and it makes me realize how worried I’ve been about him. But he looks well for someone who’s hardly eaten or drunk anything for days.
“I’ve been waiting for you.” His grin broadens, and he raises an eyebrow at me when I look a little stunned at his words. “What, you don’t think you’re good company?”
I know I’m not, but I’m not about to tell him that. So, instead I focus on the task at hand. “I’ve brought you some water.”
“So you have.” His chains rustle when he starts to get up.
My eyes roam over his magnificent body when he moves. The play of powerful muscles as he gets to his feet is a breathtaking sight. I all but squirm as I take in his thickshoulders and arms, his hard chest, his narrow hips, and the bulge between his strong thighs.
Realizing what I’m doing, I quickly avert my eyes before I start drooling. Thank God he’s at least wearing jeans, but it doesn’t help much. He’s still so mouthwatering it’s hard to think straight.
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Lucas
I have to concentrate to keep my cock from hardening. Her heated gaze moving over me feels like a laser, causing my body to catch fire wherever it touches my skin.
I wasn’t prepared for my body’s reaction. She did have some effect on me yesterday, but it was nothing like this. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything like this. It’s almost a bit disconcerting to feel how much control she has over me.
“Do you want to do this the same way as yesterday?” I watch as her eyes move back to mine.
“What?” She frowns, clearly not grasping what I’m talking about.
“Shall I move forward so you can hand me the bottle?” I lift one eyebrow in question while I give her a soft smile.
Understanding shows on her face, and a pink blush colors her cheeks. “Oh. Yes, that would be good.”
Slowly, I move forward and stretch my arm out until the chains stop my progress.
She starts toward me slowly, but as she moves forward, she steps on one of her shoelaces that has come undone and stumbles. Pitching forward, she crashes directly into me. I automatically wrap my arms around her to keep her from falling.
She gasps and tips her head back to look up into my eyes. Then her body goes rigid, and her eyes blow wide with panic.
I loosen my tight grip on her but keep my arms around her waist. Staying completely still, I let her decide what to do next. She can easily step back out of my loose embrace if she wants to.
Her hands are on my chest, and I can barely breathe as her heat seeps through my skin and spreads throughout my body. It feels like she’s branding me but in a pleasurable way.
My cock twitches, and I have to fight to stay still. My gaze dips to her mouth. What I wouldn’t give to get one taste of her soft lips?
I inwardly curse. Who am I kidding? One taste would never be enough. If I kissed her, I would never let her go.
I force my eyes back up to hers. They’re still wide with fear, and her heart is beating like a drum in her chest. I carefully remove my arms from around her and let them drop to my sides.
“Are you okay?” I let my concern and compassion show in my eyes.
She sucks in a deep breath and pushes off my chest with her hands, propelling herself several steps out of my reach before she stops. Her gaze is locked with mine as she stands there, breathing heavily.