"SERA!" Hannah screamed, reaching out desperately, but couldn't catch her. Horror kept her rooted to her spot as she could do nothing but watch her free-fall. Sera met the ground with a harsh thud. A sharp pain clenched her muscles, making her cry in agony. The woman writhed and squirmed, but the pain didn't ease. "Sera," Hannah's faint voice reached her through the haze of pain. She opened her eyes and raised her head to Hannah, who seemed to have turned pale with concern."You..You'll be alright. I have called for help," Hannah assured her in a panicked voice. Sera tried to work her muscles, but they felt locked tight from the pain. She moaned as she forced her muscles to move. Her legs shook uncontrollably as she tried to get up. Just then, a low growl cut through the air, causing goosebumps to prickle across her skin. "Sera..watch out," Hannah screamed frantically. Sera swallowed and looked up at Hannah. Hannah was looking at something behind her, and Sera had a hunch what it
Sera was putting together a picnic basket. As Hannah was visiting, Nate had decided to take them out today. The weather agreed too. Along with making the green soup, she was cutting fruits for the last box when Nate walked in. Today, he had dumped formals for a black t-shirt and blue jeans. With his hair tousled and his strides unguarded, he carried an easy, boyish charm that was every bit as captivating as his usual rugged allure. She caught herself watching him longer than she intended. Nate smirked knowingly as he approached her. He stopped before her, looking down with amusement dancing in his eyes. He bent his head to whisper in her ear, "If you don't stop looking at me like that, I will take you straight to my bed." His warm breath ghosted over her skin, sending a shiver down her spine. The trance broke, and she tore her gaze away. The girl couldn't hide the faintest blush blooming across her cheeks. His smirk deepened. She resumed chopping fruits while he leaned against the
Sera came downstairs to find Dyson and Nate already seated at the table. But what made her pause was the surprising presence of Hannah. A smile bloomed across her face."Hannah," she chirped, walking over to her. Hannah glanced her way and returned the same cheerful grin. "Sera," she beamed and opened her arms as Sera leaned in to hug her. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would have made you your favorite cookies," Sera said. The last time Hannah had told her how much she had missed her cookies. Hannah's smile brightened upon hearing about the cookies. "I wanted to surprise you all. As for cookies, I am staying here for the weekend," Hannah said, revealing the plan with a grin. "That's amazing," Sera said, gently squeezing Hannah’s hand. "It’s been too long since we have had a full weekend together." Hannah couldn't agree more. Nate watched them, his heart full at the sight of the two people he loved getting along so naturally. Not just Hannah, his whole family was enam
She felt his hot breath grazing her cheek as he murmured, "I am not finished with you yet." She leaned back and closed her eyes as he began kissing her bare neck. His lips moved slowly, deliberately. She didn’t even realize he was guiding her until she opened her eyes and found them standing in front of the mirror. She blinked at their reflection. He stood behind her, arms locked around her waist, their bodies. Somehow, he had molded their bodies together like two pieces of a puzzle. She watched as he pressed gentle kisses all over her neck. A flush of warmth bloomed in her belly at the sight of their intimacy. They had been in far more compromising positions, bare, skin to skin, with nothing between them. The weight of that memory made her lashes dip, too heavy with embarrassment to stay lifted. "You don’t get to leave. Not from me. Not ever again, princess," he growled in her ear, not in anger, but in raw, possessive need.Sera's breath hitched as she felt his fingers grazing her
Nate had confessed before. Sprawled across the floor, begging for her love, for her to stay, but she walked away. She walked away without so much as looking back. Her indifference had hurt him more than the wounds his body carried. So this time, he said nothing. Instead, he captured her lips, claiming them with raw passion. Words weren't his forte anyway. His tongue tied itself into knots whenever she was near.There was a sweet tenderness in his kiss that betrayed the roughness he showed the world. She felt his need seeping into her skin, burning its way into her soul. His words echoed in her head, his mouth devouring her senses with a desperate hunger that she had no strength to resist. She whimpered as he bit down into her soft flesh. The bittersweet tingle sparked across her lips, sending shivers down her spine. Her hands flew to his broad shoulders, her nails digging into his flesh as he deepened the kiss. His mouth claimed hers, tongue stroking deep as he pulled her up just eno
Nate shut the door with a loud bang, his chest heaving like an enraged bull ready to charge. He began pacing the room in long, furious strides. Sera jolted upright, startled by the door banging. Sleep vanished the instant she saw him stalking across her room. Jaw tight, muscles coiled. Confused and uneasy, she cast a quick glance at the wall clock. It was 2 in the morning. Her instincts warned her against drawing his attention. "What's wrong?' she asked, summoning all her courage. He gave no sign he heard her. Or maybe he just didn’t want to answer. His strides only grew longer and more agitated. The ride home felt like sitting in a furnace, with his silent fury radiating beside her. He had been scowling like a grumpy cat since they returned from the stadium. She tried talking to him, but he kept his mouth stubbornly sealed. Sera glanced again at the clock. Did he really barge into her room to take a walk?He marched over to the desk where she had kept the t-shirt signed by Accosta.