Chapter 149

He pressed a flurry of kisses on her forehead, her eyes, her nose, her cheeks, and finally, his lips found hers. This time, there was no force, no domination—he gave her full control.

Emily leaned into the kiss, letting herself pour every ounce of emotion into it. Her lips moved against his with an eagerness she hadn’t realized she possessed. She sucked gently on his lower lip, then licked along its edge seductively, her tongue exploring his mouth with unrestrained passion.

When they finally pulled apart, both gasping for air, Nicholas chuckled softly. "Babe, I didn’t know you were this good."

Emily blushed furiously, swatting his chest lightly. "Your flirty mouth," she mumbled shyly, before burying her face against his chest to hide her embarrassment.

Nicholas tightened his arms around her, their uneven breaths filling the silence.