86 Stealing the forbidden fruit- Part 2 (1/2)

”I am-I...” she felt a lump form in her throat. He wasn't being fair! Her emotions were in conflict with each other and she didn't know what to do. No it wasn't that. She knew what she wanted but she was scared.

The lord sighed before turning around to face her. When he looked at her, he decided not to push her any further. The poor thing seemed lost.

Raising his hand, he waited for her to hold it which she did, placing her small hand on his hand. He pulled her carefully, as if any harsh movement would send her scurrying away from him which he didn't want. He hugged her, keeping her that way for a long time and feeling her hands meekly clutch the cloak he wore. That was an improvement, he noted.

Heidi didn't know for how long they stood there like that with his arms around her. To her surprise, his chest felt warm and cozy. He smelt musky, sweet like where home was. She didn't deny her feelings for him and he knew that well.

”It would a taboo, an affair,” she murmured softly.

”Sweetheart,” he called her endearingly when they pulled apart. Pushing her hair away from her face and tucking it behind her ear, ”I am sorry...I told I would wait but I turned impatient. I might seem like a patient man but I am not. I like you. A lot more than Warren or any man could,” he gave her an apologetic smile.

”What if I say yes?” she asked softly.

”Things will roll the way they have been working and you will behave like the proper fiance you are with Warren. We wouldn't want any suspicion caused. But do remember this, just because I want you that doesn't mean I am not allowed to feed on any other women. I don't want to risk taking blood from you because that might not be the only thing I take from you. Once the truce dissolves, I will put all my attention on you. Okay?” he asked her in a cheerful voice. Was this his way of telling he would not touch another woman? Her cheeks turned warm at the thought of the future.

”Okay...” she trailed in agreement.

”See, was it that hard to decide?”

”It is really hard to know what you're thinking,” she confessed and seeing him smile she wondered if he was up to something, ”It feels like you're still planning something?”

”I plan to steal you away from my cousin,” he replied back spontaneously, ”Do you know how much I have been wanting to weave my hands through your beautiful hair. To entangle my fingers as I kiss these lips of yours,” he hadn't kissed her yet her breath had turned shallow with the mere words he spoke. She felt him graze his thumb over her bottom lip.