Chapter 13

To Heart

When I opened my eyes, Royce was still right there beside me. He helped me up and found his vest.

"We need to find that water source again. Make sure you don't get an infection." he said.

I nodded and we made our way slowly to that waterfall we'd once found. Slowly but surely I was able to move again. He removed my shirt and looked at the wound.

"Believe it or not I've had worse."

"I can believe that."

I smirked and kicked him. He fell into the water with a shout and I laughed. I hadn't laughed like that in years.

"Goddamnit!"

He got out, dripping wet, and looked at me.

"If you weren't injured like that I'd teach you a fucking lesson."

"I know you would."

He growled at me and came back. He inspected my shoulder and then poured water on it. I growled and clamped my jaw shut.

"There's no way to bandage it." he said.

"Oh no, I hate this part."

"What part?"

I fired my gun and then stuck the barrel over the wound. I slammed my eyes shut and held back my scream. When I could pull it away I looked down.

"There. No bandage required."

He was looking at me with wide eyes.

"What? You've never seen someone do that?"

"I have, but not without hesitation."

"That's understandable. It hurts like hell…and it looks like you need it to."

He looked down at his side.

"Fuck."

I held up my gun.

"Want me to do it?"

He snatched the gun from my hand and did what I'd done.

"Ooh. That's gonna leave a mark on that perfect body of yours."

He narrowed his eyes.

"A lot of women like scars. Makes me look tougher."

I laughed at him.

"Did you hear me say I didn't like it? Don't put words in my mouth. I'm able to create my own."

He rolled his eyes and I looked down.

"Still think all this is my fault?"

"All what?"

I looked at him.

"This. Us."

He moved closer and put his hands on either side of me.

"Yeah."

I sighed and tried to push him away.

"Relax! Listen to me."

I looked at him again.

"Yeah it's still your fault, but I'll be damned if was any other way. Besides, you said I was at fault too."

I smirked.

"And you are."

"What? With my eyes, my voice and the way I handle my gun? And let's not forget that little part about my cock. Hm?"

He was good, but not that good. I ran my nails down his chest and stopped just above his belt.

"And I admit to all of that. Now what was it you said about me? Oh yes…" I grabbed his cock and he grunted. "My gorgeous eyes, my perfect ass and my goddamn tight-"

"Okay I get it!"

I let out a dark chuckle. I gave him a little squeeze before I let go.

Royce's POV

I lost that round, but I would get her back. I laid back and tried to relax my sore body. Jasmina's hand touched my shoulder and gently started to massage it. I sighed in content and relaxed under her touch. She moved and pulled my head onto her lap.

"If I didn't know better, I'd say this is paradise." I murmured.

She leaned down and I felt her lips on my forehead.

"Fingir que lo es. Pretend it is." she whispered.

"I think I can do that."

I felt her smile.

"Relax. Pretend you're on a beach."

"With you?"

"If that's what you want."

I chuckled.

"How could I not want that?"

"Shhh. Silencio Royce. Just relax."

Right now I craved her touch. To feel her hands on my body like this. She was firm but gentle. Her hands worked at my shoulders and I couldn't help but groan.

"Where'd you learn to do this?"

"I didn't."

"Well do me a favor and don't stop."

She didn't say anything and she didn't stop. She moved down my arms slowly. Her hands were still soft and they were warm. She reached my hands and twined her fingers with mine. She kissed me before moving her hands back up my body, slowly and a bit seductively. I stopped her hands and held them to my chest.

"Is something wrong?" she asked.

I shook my head.

"No. No nothing is wrong."

I opened my eyes to look at her. She leaned down and kissed me. I raised one hand to her face and she swiped her tongue across my lips.

Oh shit! Not again!

I pulled away and took a deep breath.

"Lo siento."

"It's not you."

I tucked her hair behind her ear.

"Did you figure it out yet? Why it was me and not one of the others?"

"No. And I've stopped wondering altogether. No matter what it was that pulled me to you, it's over now. I'm with you."

I smiled a bit. I sat up and turned so I could face her.

"You know, the Mexican friend of yours told me you were dangerous. He said you were like a siren. With you, I'm different. My walls are down, I don't feel the need for them."

She reached out and touched her necklace.

"Why are you saying this?"

"Because I need to."

She slowly nodded and I held her hand to my heart.

Jasmina's POV

"I have to say, when we first met I didn't think you'd be capable of this."

"Capable of what?"

"What you're doing right now."

He laughed a bit and shook his head.

"I was absent the day they taught about matters of the heart."

I laughed.

"So you can be funny huh? You better slow down with the surprises Royce."

He gave me a half smile and I looked at him.

"I never thanked you for saving my life."

"No, you didn't."

I moved down so I was practically in his lap.

"Better late than never, no?"

"Yeah, I suppose so."

I pulled him to me and kissed him hard. He pulled away and shook his head.

"Let's do this right for once."

I smiled gently and nodded. He caressed my cheek before pressing his lips to mine. His kiss was gentle, full of desire…and love. I felt his rough hand on my side and his thumb was rubbing circles in my skin. He kissed down my jaw and down my throat.

"Royce…"

He made a low sound and my eyes fluttered closed. I ran my fingers through his hair and the other was holding onto his shoulder. He pulled me onto his lap and like always, sucked at my neck. His hands were slowly roaming my body. Touching every inch of skin, stroking every inch of me. I was just holding onto him for now, enjoying the closeness of his body to mine. He took off my shirt and I cupped his face in my hands. I leaned down and kissed his warm lips while his arms wrapped around my waist. He pushed his tongue into my mouth and I moaned. My weapons belt came loose and he unzipped my pants. I immediately reached down and did away with his belt. I pulled back for air and he groaned impatiently. He pulled my pants down and smacked my ass. I smiled seductively and he smirked.

"I love doing that."

"I know you do. And I love it when you kiss me."

He took the hint and pulled my mouth back to his.

"Hmmm."

I kicked off my boots pulled his pants off. His hard cock sprang forward and I moaned. He pulled my chest to his and I moved against him.

"Jasmina!"

"Ah!"

Royce's POV

Even though I loved it when we had rough sex, this felt even better. This slow, sensual and pleasing feeling. My cock was throbbing but I was trying to be patient. Not one of my strong suits.

"Fuck!" I hissed.

I could feel how wet she was.

"I don't know what you're waiting for, but if you don't do it soon, I'll do it for you." I growled.

A moan was my answer. I sat up and lifted her before lowering her onto my throbbing cock. I squeezed my eyes shut and rested my forehead against her chest. Both of us groaned as I filled every inch of her.

"So tight!"

This time I was letting her adjust. She ran her fingers up my back and into my hair. She was breathing slowly and deeply.

"Mírame Royce…" she breathed.

I had a feeling I knew what she meant and I looked up.

"Now….now I have all of you."

I put my hands on her hips.

"That's what I wanted."

My words made her moan and she kissed me again. I could kiss her lips all day if she'd let me. I grabbed her hips again when she started to bounce on me.

"Uh!"

She was panting and she bit my neck. It was painful, but it was mostly pleasure. I started to thrust and she cried my name.

"Royce!"

I loved hearing her say my name like that! I went faster and harder, my name falling from her lips like a prayer. I was grunting and moaning like an animal, she seemed to enjoy that.

"Yes!"

I pushed her onto her back and went faster. I grabbed her thigh and held it up to get deeper inside her.

"Harder! Harder Royce!"

I gave in to her demands and went as hard as I could. I took her mouth with mine and she stroked my tongue with hers. I felt her start to clamp down on me.

"Cum! Cum for me baby!"

I reached down and put my thumb on her clit.

"Royce!"

She came around me and I roared her name as I spilled inside her. I kept thrusting until I didn't have anymore in me. I fell on her and I could move. She didn't care, she just wrapped her arms around me and kissed my temple.

"We should really and try and be careful because-"

"I can't have kids. Too much damage to my insides, I can't have them anymore."

"Thank. The. Lord."

She laughed softly and I took a deep breath. Her skin was much darker than mine. I stroked her shoulder and inhaled deeply. She still smelled like roses.

"Mmm."

"Estas bien?"

"Your skin."

"What about it?"

"Always smells like roses. And I look like a ghost next to you."

She chuckled and messed with my hair.

"You looked like a ghost next to everyone. Except maybe the doctor and Scorpion."

"Hmpf."

She laughed at me and I looked at her.

"Your eyes…"

"What about them?"

She stroked my cheek.

"So green…so beautiful. I've never seen eyes like yours before. I could look into your eyes forever. I could get lost in them." she whispered.

"Oh really?"

"Yes. Really."

I smiled a bit and ran my hand up and down her arm gently. There was no hair anywhere on her body. Except her eyebrows and her hair. She must've had all the hair removed. I trailed my finger down her nose and then stroked her hair.

"No one's ever talked to me like this. Or even stuck with me long enough to try. No one."

"Por que no?"

I shrugged.

"Maybe it's because you scare people away. Maybe they just don't understand you." she said.

"I didn't scare you did I?"

"Not once."

"And you think you understand me, baby?"

"We both know that I do."

"I know that you're all I have. Here and back home."

"Same." she said.

I nodded and kissed her lips again. When I stopped they still lingered and she kissed me.

If I don't make it home….at least I have her.