be his equal—he was so much more than I could ever be.
Why would he want somebody as completely mundane as me?
The faint blue shield tried to snap back into
place, some last vestige of survivor’s pride kicking in, but I
didn’t have the strength. I inhaled as quietly as possible so my
breath wouldn’t hitch as tears trickled down. Gavin patiently
listened to my pathetic thoughts, and I couldn’t face him.
“Nora?” he whispered.
I shook my head and turned toward the
windows, desperately trying to empty my mind. I was so open at this
moment—the need to protect my heart was strong. He pulled my chin
around with his long, smooth fingers. Keeping my mind blank, I
tried to steady my traitorous heart. His green eyes searched my
vulnerable face. It seemed as if he could see to the center of my
soul.
“The purity of your spirit strengthens me;
the thought of never again experiencing your mind is unbearable.
What I need to know is … can you accept me for who I am? Can you
love someone not of your world?”
A blush flamed my cheeks. I didn’t have to
think about it; my mind already knew and reacted accordingly.
Of course I can. I thought
heatedly . I feel complete when I’m with you, almost like in some
way I belong to you. I let those thoughts ring loud and clear
in my head.
At that moment, his joy overwhelmed me and I
felt like I was going to explode with its glory. Gavin’s eyes
softly glowed from the combination of raw energy and affirmation.
My heart stopped. He leaned closer, his face just inches from
mine.
“I love you,” he whispered, searching my
thoughts. I realized I had never said those words, even to Edna. My
pulse kicked into high gear.
“Ditto,” I whispered back, tears gleaming at
the intensity of it all. His emotions coursed, and I beamed knowing
he knew what was in my heart.
Forever lost in the emeralds that refused to
relent, I let my thoughts free. His eyes dilated as energy arced to
him. The heat from his body registered, and I let it fly in our
circle. The blood surged to my lips; every nerve ending sizzled and
became alive. I never thought I could feel for someone the way I
felt right now. He hesitated for a moment longer, listening to my
thoughts. His eyes sparkled in the firelight with the truth and
honesty flowing through my mind.
He touched his soft lips to mine. I placed my
hand on his satin face, closing my eyes, needing to stop one of my
senses, for they all were simply in overdrive. The taste on my
tongue combined his scent with his sweet lips, and the sheer
pleasure of its sensation strengthened the energy. I could feel
caution seep into our circle, as his self-control reigned. A
familiar light flickered, warming the pit of my stomach, and I
recognized I had not felt its heat since the last time he held me
close.
The pressure of the kiss increased, my lips
parted, and his warmth melted any thoughts I had. My fingers shook
as they traced his chiseled jaw. His emotions pulsed with mine,
creating a mixture that flamed through my soul. His hands wrapped
around my body, and his fingers wove through my hair. The unknown
overpowered everything else, and I finally had a name for
it—desire. Gavin’s emotions rushed, as he read what I now
understood. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I pulled closer to
him, hoping this would never end. The overpowering force of both
physical and emotional sensations was too much, and a whimper
escaped my throat as the heat from his chest blazed through my
sweatshirt. The sound of my voice was a catalyst, and the hum of
our energy was now physically audible. He cupped the side of my
face with his glassy palm, studying my excited hazel eyes with his
fluid emeralds that glowed in the warm light. His hands trembled as
he traced the line of my back to the edge of my jeans. His lips
explored the tender flesh beneath my jaw, stopping at its end
behind the silver hoop. Overwhelmed by both the physical and
emotional feelings assaulting my body, I
Why would he want somebody as completely mundane as me?
The faint blue shield tried to snap back into
place, some last vestige of survivor’s pride kicking in, but I
didn’t have the strength. I inhaled as quietly as possible so my
breath wouldn’t hitch as tears trickled down. Gavin patiently
listened to my pathetic thoughts, and I couldn’t face him.
“Nora?” he whispered.
I shook my head and turned toward the
windows, desperately trying to empty my mind. I was so open at this
moment—the need to protect my heart was strong. He pulled my chin
around with his long, smooth fingers. Keeping my mind blank, I
tried to steady my traitorous heart. His green eyes searched my
vulnerable face. It seemed as if he could see to the center of my
soul.
“The purity of your spirit strengthens me;
the thought of never again experiencing your mind is unbearable.
What I need to know is … can you accept me for who I am? Can you
love someone not of your world?”
A blush flamed my cheeks. I didn’t have to
think about it; my mind already knew and reacted accordingly.
Of course I can. I thought
heatedly . I feel complete when I’m with you, almost like in some
way I belong to you. I let those thoughts ring loud and clear
in my head.
At that moment, his joy overwhelmed me and I
felt like I was going to explode with its glory. Gavin’s eyes
softly glowed from the combination of raw energy and affirmation.
My heart stopped. He leaned closer, his face just inches from
mine.
“I love you,” he whispered, searching my
thoughts. I realized I had never said those words, even to Edna. My
pulse kicked into high gear.
“Ditto,” I whispered back, tears gleaming at
the intensity of it all. His emotions coursed, and I beamed knowing
he knew what was in my heart.
Forever lost in the emeralds that refused to
relent, I let my thoughts free. His eyes dilated as energy arced to
him. The heat from his body registered, and I let it fly in our
circle. The blood surged to my lips; every nerve ending sizzled and
became alive. I never thought I could feel for someone the way I
felt right now. He hesitated for a moment longer, listening to my
thoughts. His eyes sparkled in the firelight with the truth and
honesty flowing through my mind.
He touched his soft lips to mine. I placed my
hand on his satin face, closing my eyes, needing to stop one of my
senses, for they all were simply in overdrive. The taste on my
tongue combined his scent with his sweet lips, and the sheer
pleasure of its sensation strengthened the energy. I could feel
caution seep into our circle, as his self-control reigned. A
familiar light flickered, warming the pit of my stomach, and I
recognized I had not felt its heat since the last time he held me
close.
The pressure of the kiss increased, my lips
parted, and his warmth melted any thoughts I had. My fingers shook
as they traced his chiseled jaw. His emotions pulsed with mine,
creating a mixture that flamed through my soul. His hands wrapped
around my body, and his fingers wove through my hair. The unknown
overpowered everything else, and I finally had a name for
it—desire. Gavin’s emotions rushed, as he read what I now
understood. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I pulled closer to
him, hoping this would never end. The overpowering force of both
physical and emotional sensations was too much, and a whimper
escaped my throat as the heat from his chest blazed through my
sweatshirt. The sound of my voice was a catalyst, and the hum of
our energy was now physically audible. He cupped the side of my
face with his glassy palm, studying my excited hazel eyes with his
fluid emeralds that glowed in the warm light. His hands trembled as
he traced the line of my back to the edge of my jeans. His lips
explored the tender flesh beneath my jaw, stopping at its end
behind the silver hoop. Overwhelmed by both the physical and
emotional feelings assaulting my body, I
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