CHAPTER 200 More Haste Less Speed

　　As soon as Allen felt Lexi's resistance disappear he felt a peace that he hadn't felt in a long time.

　　He wanted her as close to him as possible, his skin against hers. He wanted to trace every curve of her body with his lips and hear her moan in pleasure, no, scream his name in ecstasy.

　　The mere thought of her underneath him was driving him crazy and his erection was pressing uncomfortably against his zipper. He needed to readjust, but he didn't want to let her go. He couldn't bear the thought of her leaving him alone again.

　　Without thinking twice he moved quickly, gathering her in his arms and holding her tightly to his chest as she flung her arms around his neck, pulling him closer to her as if her very life depended on it.

　　It was difficult to make his way through the dining room and up the stairs with Lexi's exuberant actions in his arms, but after a few close calls and a stumble over the top step, he finally made it to his room.