Chapter 149
Chapter 149
Her brows rose. “You what p>
1 bed. Because I’m a coward. I’ve wanted you since I don’t even know. Probably the first time we met. But I promised you a proper courtship, and swore to be patient. But the more I know you, the more I want you. And when I realized the thrall had fixated on you –when it crossed my mind that s claim could protect you–1 look advantage of that fact to get what I wanted p>
Chloe’s heart lifted. A helpless smile pulled at her mouth. “You want
“You, Chloe,” he said roughly. “I want to put my claim mark on you. I want it so badly it’s making me crazy. Every time I see you I get closer to breaking down and begging p>
She didn’t know how to put into words what she was feeling. Her chest constricted pleasantly, robbing her of breath.
“By your standards, I’m an old man. But that just means I’ve been around long enough to know exactly what I want. To know what love is when I feel it p>
“Love?” Chloe repeated, almost in disbelief.
“You’re thoughtful and clever and playful. You make my dull life exciting just by existing, and every minute you spend away from me feels like an eternity. I would do anything it took to make you happy. I want you tied to me, body and soul, forever, because I’m desperately in love with you, Chloe p>
“Amos…” His name came out on the faintest of breaths, and she gave in to the urge to throw herself into his arms. “I love you, too,” she rasped, burying her face against his chest.
He tightened one arm around her, holding her close, and tilted her chin up with his other hand. His mouth met hers in a brutal kiss in which nothing was withheld. All the want, all the desire, all the bottled–up emotion between them came pouring out in a physical explosion. Amos’s fangs scraped against her lower lip, drawing blood. He tasted it immediately and they both groaned as he sucked on her lip, drawing out that faint thread of blood
before the wound closed.
But his venom was in her mouth, too, sinking into that little wound. A glowing warmth spread from the spot, spreading through her body. It wasn’t as potent or intense as when he fed fully from her, but a little orgasm suddenly seized her, making her gasp. Amos caught her as her knees gave out, holding her close as the delicious tremors chased through her. When it passed, she clung weakly to him, breathing raggedly.
“Are you alright?” he asked gently, his words underscored by the purr rumbling in his chest.
Chloe laughed. “Well, I’d prefer that hadn’t happened in the street, but I’m definitely alright.” She gazed up at him, tightening her hold on him. “I know you wanted a proper courtship, but if I’m going to accept your claim, I want… more than that. Like, I want to have sex with you. Is that p>
Amos ducked suddenly, throwing Chloe over his shoulder in a fireman’s
carry.
Chloe shrieked, laughing as she pounded on his back. “What are you doing? ”
“Taking you to my house. Right now p>
Still laughing, she pleaded, “Wait, Amos. Put me down p>
With obvious reluctance, he set her back on her feet.
“I can’t tonight,” she said, still breathless from being thrown around so easily. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to tease you. I just wanted to know if it was on
the table p>
“Yes, sweetheart, it’s on the table. And the bed. And the floor. Hell, we can do it on the roof if you want. Let’s go. Call in sick p>
She groaned. “I can’t. I wish I could, but I just can’t. We’re really short–staffed right now, and I can’t make it worse if I don’t have to p>
Amos sighed, shoving his hands into his pockets. “I made it this long. I’ll last a few more days, I suppose p>
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Chloe smiled walfishly: “You only have to last for one more. I’m not working tomorrow night. I can be with you all nighe
Amos’s pupils dilated wide. He stepped into Chloe’s space, big hand cupping the back of her head as he kissed her. He broke this kiss, still gripping the hack of her neck, his forehead pressed against hers. “Tomorrow night,” he growled, “You’ll accept my claim p>
Chloe nodded, nearly dizzy with desire and excitement. “Yes p>
“Do you understand what you’re giving up to be with me?” he asked, sounding pained. “You’ll outlive all of your family. You’ll never have children of
your own p>
Outliving her family would be painful–especially her niece and nephew–but she was done planning her own life around her family. And not having children… she’d always envisioned herself getting married and having children, in a vague, compulsory sort of way. But, with the option was taken off the table, she felt no sense of loss.
“I’m okay with that,” she said, “if it means I get to be with you p>
Amos cupped her face, thumbs stroking along her cheekbones. “It’s probably for the best that we need to wait a day. It gives you time to think. If you change your mind, I won’t hold it against you p>
She wouldn’t change her mind. “I’ll see you tomorrow, then p>
He nodded. “Let me walk you to work p>
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Each passing minute felt like a new eternity, but at last, a shadow detacheil from that of the tree in front of the house. The details of Amos’s features resolved as he stepped into the glow of the porch light.
Chloe flung the door open, locked it hurriedly behind her, and flew down the steps. Amos met her at the bottom step, pulling her into his arms.
“You seem happy to see me,” he said, smiling wryly, the corners of his eyes creasing. “Can I assume you haven’t changed your mind since this morning p>
She shook her head. “There was never a question of it p>
“You want my claim?” he asked, voice roughening.
“Yes. ”
“Tonight p>
“Yes p>
He let out a slow breath, looking almost in disbelief. And then, before Chloe could react, he scooped her up and ran. Choking on a laugh, she clutched his jacket and closed her eyes against the dizzying speed. A few minutes later, they stopped. She blinked her eyes open in the soft light in front of Amos’s front door.
Inside, Amos helped her out of her coat. She bent to slide her boots off, but Amos was already there on his knees, one hand clasping behind her knee while the other worked the heel of her boot free. First one, then the other. The hem of her dress rode up as she lifted her foot for him, revealing the tops of her stockings. Amos’s gaze landed there, transfixed, hands frozen. After a long moment, he tore his Chloe’s hand and led her to through the house to the staircase.
“way, getting back to his feet. He took
Chloe had been expecting a slightly more savage response than the quiet, restrained way Amos was handling her. He didn’t look like a man who was about to get laid for the first time in nearly a century. His shoulders were stiff, his pace almost reluctant. They reached his bedroom door, and he paused with his hand on the handle, frozen.
He was afraid, she suddenly realized. A mixture of exasperation and tenderness overwhelmed her.
“Amos,” she said gently.
His knuckles whitened as his grip tightened on the doorknob. “Hm? ”
“Look at me p>
He obeyed, his expression stiff and blank.
“I’m not going to change my mind p>
Something flickered behind his eyes, but the stiffness didn’t ease.
“I want this. I want you. Okay p>
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