My head is racing in my chest as I face the stairs, waiting for him. I can’t help it , my mind tells me to ignore him, act like he doesn’t exist, but I cannot deny my heart. My heart wants what it wants.I hear the front door open and close, and as his footsteps approach, I hold on to Desmond’s hand tight, trying but failing to still my heart. When he finally comes up the stairs, His buttons are open and I cant help but stare at his chiseled chests . He is covered in dirt, animal blood, and sweat but to me? To me- he has never looked more appealing. He keeps his eyes focused on me as he walks toward us.“Brandon, why are you back so early?” I ask as he reaches our side.“I left Dawson to lead the rest of the hunt,” he says quietly. “I tried but failed to stay away till dusk,” he adds softly. I suck in a breath, his admission shocking me. I shake my head a little, still shaken by what I saw him do minutes ago.“But you should be the one leading the pack, you are the-““My Queen,”
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