Chapter 17

Feeling Again

Here is the next chapter. Sorry I didn't get it up the other night, didn't have the energy. I hope you enjoy it.

***Lemon***

Richelle Mead owns all original VA.

I put my hand on Chris' shoulder and his chin fell to his chest. "Wait." I said in barely a whisper. He turned his head so I could see the side of his face over his shoulder. I could see the conflict he was fighting in the lines of his face even though his eyes were closed. He wanted me to admit what I felt, but he wasn't sure I could, so he wasn't sure I if he should just leave. I struggled with the internal fight I had been fighting for the last few weeks. "Please don't leave. I want you. I need you."

Slowly he turned around and faced me, eyes still closed. They opened slowly. "Why? Why do you need me?" he asked quietly.

"I think…I think I am falling in love with you." I wasn't sure what he would say to that. Was he ready to hear that confession?

His eyes seemed to flash even brighter blue, if that was at all possible, then a smile slowly crept onto his face, brightening his features even more. "That's all I needed to hear." His hand went to the door and he locked the door, then turned back to me. There was a pause in his movements, then his hand was at my neck pulling me to him and his lips crashed into mine.

The next thing I knew he had lifted me up off the floor and my legs wrapped around his powerful waist.

He broke the kiss and leaned back. "I love you too." He said, then carried me to the bed and gently laid me down. "I have loved you since the first day I saw you." he bent his head down and gave me a gentle kiss on the skin showing under my tank top. The feel of his lips on my skin sent fire through my veins. It had been so long since I had felt this.

His lips then ghosted over my collar bone then to my neck as his hand rested at the hem of my shirt. My hands were tracing the muscles of his back then stopped at the bottom of his shirt. I pulled it up and he pulled it over his head and tossed it to the other side of the room. His body was so strong and muscled, I couldn't wait to see it in all of its glory. The power he held beneath his skin was so immense I couldn't wait to see how he used it with me.

He ran his hand along my stomach, taking things slow. We both wanted this to be perfect. He pulled my shirt up over my head then settled his weight on top so the skin of our chest was touching. The fire that burned between us just felt so right. His hand traveled down my side, making my breasts begin to swell with arousal. I could feel the length of his arousal through his pants and against my stomach. I was nervous, but I knew that I wanted him. The next thing I knew he was on his knees, removing my sweats, all the while just staring at me with a small smile. Soon I was completely unclothed and he started down at my body. He began undoing his belt, then stopped. I raised my eyebrows in a question as to what he was doing. Had he changed his mind?

"You are so beautiful." He said as he leaned down and gave me a deep kiss. His scent and taste filled me and I knew this is where I was meant to be. He sat back on his knees and continued to remove his pants, which he laid next to the bed. "I love you so much." He said as he turned back to me and we commenced the kissing. My hands traveled all over his body, just relishing in the feel of his skin beneath my fingers.

Chris's hand reached down and ran up the outside of my leg as the other traveled to my breasts. They were aching for his touch and he began massaging one, then pinched the swollen bud. I let out a little giggle at the sudden sensation then his mouth replaced his hand. The sensations he was sending were unreal. My back arched in pleasure as his hand made contact with my core that had been waiting for him in any way he saw fit. The burn I felt needed to be sated and I just wanted to feel him. My hand traveled down his chest and rested at his hip as I contemplated what I wanted to do next.

I wrapped my hand around his throbbing erection and he let out a groan at the touch. I smiled at the thought that I could make him make a sound like that by just a touch. His hand was at my core, massaging the bud between my folds, causing heat to course through my veins.

He pulled away from my breast and leaned over the bed then produced a condom. He looked at me as if asking permission to continue. I smiled and arched my back into him letting him know I was ready. He slowly slid the condom into place, then settled his weight gently back on top of me. "If you want me to stop, just say it and I will. I never want you to do something you aren't ready for." I nodded and he started kissing me again.

His knee pushed my thighs further part and he settled in-between, and the tip of his erection pushed at my core. Slowly he pushed inside of me and we both let a groan at the erotic contact. I smiled slowly as he began moving slowly inside and I brought my leg up around his hip. My hand traveled the expanse of his back and arms, and my lips were on fire with his on mine.

"Christian." I moaned into his ear. He felt like a second skin at this point, and I didn't want it to ever go away.

His pace picked up some and I could feel that he was getting close. My stomach began to tighten and I knew my own release was only minutes away. "Rose, I love you." he breathed in my ear.

"I love you too." I said back and he smiled. My breathing was heavy and I began to moan with each thrust of his body into mine. Suddenly it was like I was seeing stars as my body flew over the ledge and within seconds, Chris was joining me. His pace was erratic but it felt so good as his body lost control and he slammed into me.

He slowed his pace and looked into my eyes. Taking a piece of my hair and removing it from my forehead, he smiled. "That was…" he paused.

"I know, beyond words." I finished for him.

"Yeah." He said breathless. He rolled over so he was lying next to me and wrapped me tightly in his arms, kissing my temple gently. I ran my hand up and down his arm. I was still amazed at his skin and muscles and how much I desired this man.

"It's getting late. Someone might notice I'm not in my room." He said as he held me against his chest and I heard his heart beating.

"I don't care about that anymore. I want you to stay. I don't want you to leave." I said, then leaned up and gave him a deep but gentle kiss.

He pulled back and stared into my eyes. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

"This is amazing, isn't it?" I asked, staring into his beautiful blue eyes.

"And it'll only get better." He leaned over and kissed me, then we both drifted off into a deep sleep.

I know it is only a love scene with Christian and Rose, but I hope you liked it. I felt that after the time they spent apart I owed then a wonderful love scene. I hope you all liked it. The action and preparation for the journey will pick up soon, probably next chapter.

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