Chapter 49: The Discovery

This is dangerous. I need to take care of myself - need to guard myself against him somehow. But how? He can completely undo me with a single touch.

When we reach Rafe's house, I'm still a little light-headed. Hot and heavy sex will do that to you. As I try to clear the brain fog, Rafe puts a warm, steady hand on my waist.

"I'm going to go hop in the shower," he says. "Care to join me?"

It will be more than a shower, I know.

"I'm going to go grab a glass of water first," I say. "I'll join you in a minute."

He dips his head and bites me right where my neck meets my shoulder. I gasp in pleasure, and he releases me with a devilish grin on his face. He wants to make sure I'm still aching for him before he walks away.

It's on wobbly legs that I make my way to the kitchen. I grab a glass of water and fill it at the faucet, wondering why I can't seem to escape this complicated mess. As I wait for my glass to fill, I look down at my belly. I spread my fingers and press my hand against it