Chapter 25

I dived under the cover and laid down beside her. My arm wrapped around her waist languidly, careful not to squeeze her still flat belly.

Her scent immediately invaded my senses. It made me realize how much I more than just miss her. It was so much more. I dived my nose in between her shoulder and neck and inhaled her even more. I pushed closer against her, eliciting an indescribable warmth which tingled all over my body. The reaction lull me into a state of drowsiness.

“Were you serious?” I must have woken her up. Her voice was husky yet stable.

“Bout what?” I mumbled, scooting my head deeper to her neck.

“That you quit… this life.” She hesitated though I knew what she meant.

“That was the main reason why I left, amore.”

“You mean the first time or the second time?” There was a slight edge in her statement but I could sense a little humor.