Caught In His Arms Novels & Stories

Nang dumapo kasi ang mga labi ni Apollo sa kanya ay agad ang panghihina ng kanyang mga tuhod. But she regained her balance, not just because she held on his shirt, but because Apollo’s right arm instantly snaked on her waist as he claimed her lips. Ang isang kamay naman nito ay awtomatikong napahawak sa kanyang batok at pigil siya roon dahilan para hindi siya makaiwas.

Totoo nga talaga na lahat ng sarap ay may kapalit na sakit. Nanindig ang kanyang balahibo nang maramdaman nyang isang bagay ang pumalibot sa kanyang bewang at hinapit sya nito papalapit. Dahan-dahan niyang tinignan kung ano 'yun. It was a pair of arms. From a man, to be specific. The man was holding her tightly. Parang takot na takot itong mahiwalay sa babaeng kanyang hawak-hawak.

His eyes narrowed, he let out a sigh, he then walked towards me. I suddenly don’t know how to speak. I am so scared. Hinanda ko na ang sarili ko sa galit niya. He never hurt me physically before, but right now he surely will. He grabbed my arm aggressively. Mariin ang hawak niya. I can see his visible veins in his arm down to his hands. May inutos siya sa mga tauhan niya na pero hindi ko na nagawang intindihin pa. Tumango ang lalaki hanggang sa lumabas na ang mga tauhan niya. The maids were still there, standing like statues. I looked down because of guilt.

Sh*t. The last thing I saw was the floor tilting sideways, my hands reaching out instinctively—and then arms, strong and steady, catching me right before I hit the ground. “I got you,” a firm voice said close to my ear. Familiar. I blinked slowly, still dizzy, trying to focus. And there he was. Lucas. “I got you,” Lucas said, his voice low but steady, his arms holding me close like he was making sure no more pain would reach me.

Bwisit ka minu-minuto! I shook my head and tried to calm down. Tinungkod ko ang isa kong kamay sa lamesa at paulit-ulit na napa-buntong hininga. I immediately open my eyes when I feel someone coming on my way. I turned my head to see who's coming but I froze when someone held both of my arms from my back. He steps closer to me and whispers in my ear, "Let me help you." His husky voice gives me goosebumps.

He laughed again. I repeatedly cursed him. I don't know how it happened but I suddenly felt him beside me, and his arm around my shoulders. I felt the vibration of his chuckle shook me. I froze and felt goosebumps. Ang lapit ulit namin sa isa't isa. It caught me off guard. The grip of my hands around his hair loosened and I fully let go of it. His head lifted and his grinning face appeared. My lips cracked a small hole as our eyes locked.

mariin nitong saad. Shit! Medyo nahihilo na rin ako sa epekto ng alak na 'to. Tangina! "Ano ba!" Pagpupumiglas ko. I tried to get away from him and fortunately I was able to. Pero, hilong hilo na talaga ako. I almost lost my balance but an arm encircled my waist. I wanted to see the person who caught me. It wasn't clear though but I saw Brent in front of me.

“Hey… look at me.” I shook my head, while pressing my hands tighter over my ears. Then I felt his hand on my arm. It felt warm, firm, and grounding. “Breathe.” His voice lowered. “You’re alright. I’m here.” I forced my eyes open. My chest was still heaving. His face was dangerously close. His brows drawn tight in worry. And his hand gently holding my wrist, careful not to touch the bruised parts. For a second, the world narrowed to just that… his breath, his eyes, his warmth.

Pero huminto ito at lumingon sa akin. "Come on, they are waiting." Tumango ako at humakbang patungo rito. I was surprised when he grabbed my arms at sabay kaming pumasok sa loob ng kusina. Hihilahin ko sana ang braso kung ngunit mahigpit niya iyong pinigilan. "At least, let us show them na okay tayong dalawa sa paningin nila." Halos bulong nito sa akin matapos niya akong akbayan.

They are just staring at each other’s eyes and it seems like they are bewildered of what had happened. Lacy lips opened a little and Pickett’s eyes followed the movement of her lips. Napalunok naman si Lacy at wala sa sariling napahawak nang mahigpit siya sa damit nito. Their breath became rigid and Pickett knows her can’t control himself, so he encircled his arms on her waist and carried her like a child, with his just one arm.