Wyatt had been momentarily stunned by Nev’s uncompromising appetite for him. His mind spun to try and catch up with her. In a flash, he felt the connection between them flare with an intensity that sent surges of energy throughout his body. Finally entirely with her again, his hands pawed and pulled on her. He enticed her body as close to his as he could muster. As he felt himself be drawn into her kiss and embrace, waves of energy began to build within him. He swiftly rolled her under him and pressed his body against hers.
Nev’s back arched as her body ached to meet his. She dug her fingers into his back, urging him deeper and deeper into her body and soul. Refusing to release him until she reached the summit of her desire. She breathed deeply before softly whimpering as she plunged over the crest of her longing.
Wyatt moaned and collapsed on top of her, having followed her into satisfied bliss. Bracing himself above her with his arms, he affectionately nuzzled her neck.
She felt him struggling to catch his breath as she kissed his sweat covered chest.
Breathing heavily, Wyatt wrapped his arms tightly around Nev before pulling her with him as he rolled to his side. She was the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen. He placed a hand tenderly on her cheek and pulled her face to his. For a long while, they lay there simply nuzzling and holding each other. “I love you,” Wyatt said tenderly.
Nev smiled and kissed his nose playfully. “I know,” she said sweetly. She took his face in her hands and gazed into his eyes. “And I know that is why you won’t let go. And I know it is why you stay,” assured Nev as she endeavored to allay his worries.
Wyatt kissed her softly and smiled. He knew now that she didn’t doubt him. That she had never questioned why he helped her or why he stayed. He also knew that he was madly, madly in love with her, and he wasn’t going to let anyone make him doubt what they shared again.
Nev winced as she stretched slightly. “I suppose I should get dressed and let you try to mend my shoulder… again,” she contemplated, no longer able to distract herself from the pain.
Wyatt nodded and agreed, “Yes, probably.”
Nev moved to sit up, and Wyatt put his hand on her chest. “Yes?” she asked, looking at his hand with a suspicious look on her face.
“Actually, let’s skip that first part. I think it is high time I try my hand at playing a healer,” he suggested grinning.
“You do actually plan to take care of my shoulder, though. Right?” Nev pleaded, raising her eyebrow at him.
“Of course, what kind of healer do you think I am?” he scoffed, pretending to sound offended.
Nev giggled. “Alright healer Wyatt, do your worse… or best,” she relented, laughing.
Chapter 38
Addi had filled Nellis in on most of what was going on. She had, however, left out the bit about Nev possibly being the heir to the throne. Better not to overwhelm him, she thought. Afterward, they had enjoyed some idle chat while they ate their soup. Addi found herself enjoying Nellis’ company much more than she would have imagined. Even more surprisingly, he seemed to be enjoying hers as well.
“You look well, lass. Even better than I remember,” Nellis said, smiling warmly at her.
Addi felt unsure of how to react to his compliment. She’d missed him, and she did appreciate his kind words, but that tinge of fear that had made her leave five years ago was still there. “Thanks,” she replied, focusing on her soup.
Nellis chuckled softly to himself before gazing at Addi.
As the sound of giggles, laughter, and other things occasionally carried into the front of the house, Addi either frowned with annoyance or let out a disgusted groan.
Nellis just smiled at her and shook his head. “It is a good thing, you know,” he offered, looking at Addi.
“Maybe, but I would prefer it to be quiet as well,” she protested.
“Come on, Addie. I seem to remember you giggling from time to time. I mean… you may be older than Wyatt, but you are not that much older,” he said, rolling his eyes at her.
“It has nothing to do with age. It is just… well… can we just not talk about this anymore?” Addi pleaded, rubbing her face with her hands.
“Sure. I’ll just say I’m happy for Wyatt. He was always a good kid, and it’s nice to see him really happy for a change,” Nellis suggested.
“For a change?” Addi questioned with an edge to her voice.
“I didn’t mean anything by it, Addi. But you know he has always been sensitive. He also always struck me as a little lonely… sad even,” he replied, trying to choose his words carefully. “I mean… Wyatt had you, and that was great for him. But I’ve known you two off-and-on for ten years, and I can’t remember him ever having a real friend, much less a girlfriend. He was always kind of distant… withdrawn. I don’t know. He seems to really love her.
“That fact was clear even during the blur of our little battle out there. And when he came to check on her, I thought he might throw me out of the room if I moved any slower. As for the young lass, she seems to care for him a lot. He was all she would talk about when I was trying to patch her up,” Nellis offered with a shrug.
Addi inhaled sharply, “No, you’re right. Despite all the
