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Chapter 52

*C H A R L O T T E*

After Hero's apology there is a new tension between us. Something has changed and so many things have been left unspoken. We haven't been alone since so we haven't been able to talk but I can't wait until we do. The rest of the afternoon we enjoy the views of the Pembrokeshire Coast and the beach. I'm happy we've come all this way because it is undeniably beautiful here. I think Lizzie and Jack can feel that something has happened because Lizzie keeps giving me these looks. It must look odd indeed. Hero and I went from not talking to holding hands in a heartbeat. But it feels so simple and easy, like taking a breath or falling asleep. It feels right. On the way back we sit a lot closer and it's hard to keep my hands off him. I keep glancing at him.

I'm in my room folding my clothes. I've just taken a shower and I'm getting ready for the night. After we got back we ordered some pizza and took a shower. Lizzie was very tired after this eventful day and I can't blame her. Yesterday was quite late and we got up really early this morning. She and Jack have gone to bed half an hour ago. Hero is using the bathroom now. To keep busy I've unpacked all my belongings and folded them again. I want to put them in my bag properly. The door behind me opens.

"Hope there was some hot water left," I say without turning around.

I'm lost in my thoughts while I'm folding so I'm not paying attention to the noises around me. I'm startled when I feel Hero's hand sliding over my arms all of a sudden. He's standing right behind me, his chest touching my back. I feel the warmth of his body through my top. His hands are slowly sliding from my fingers to my shoulders. Everywhere they leave goosebumps. My heartbeat is rising.

"Yes, I'm feeling rather hot after my shower," Hero whispers in my ear, his lips softly touching it.

I shiver. The anticipation of what's coming is making my body ache. I can't wait to see what happens when Hero reaches my shoulders. He's nearly there. I'm breathing fast and swallow hard. When he reaches my shoulders his soft lips place a kiss in my nek.

"Goodnight, Charlotte."

To my surprise he lets go of me and takes a step back. Wait, what?!

"That's it?" I turn around with red cheeks.

"I told you I wouldn't touch you until you asked for it," his voice sounds low and his accent is thick. It makes me shiver again.

"Touch me," I whisper.

A smile slowly comes across his face. He comes closer until he's right in front of me.

"What's that?" he asks with the same husk voice. "What do you want, Charlotte?"

Just the sound of him saying my name with this voice is enough to make me come. Well, almost.

"I want you to touch me. I want you. I want to feel you."

His eyes widen and get darker. He takes an other step and his body touches mine gently. I look up and he strokes my jaw. Then he gently puts his lips on mine. At first the kiss is sweet. His lips are soft and he still tastes the same. His hands run through my hair and the kiss gets wilder. I grab his shoulders and he pushes me against the wall. I jump up and wrap my legs around him while I gently bite his lower lip. He groans.

"Are you sure, Charlotte?" he pants. "There is no way back this time. Not after this."

"I am sure."

He carries me over to the bed and pushes me down. The towel around his waist is the only piece of fabric covering him up. Slowly he removes the towel and I swallow hard. He bends down and slides my top over my head. His eyes never leave mine. His kisses me again but soon his lips leave mine and make a trace from my jaw to my throat, to my collar bone, to my nipple. When he flicks his tongue I moan. I haven't been with another man and boy have I missed this. While he sucks my nipple he takes off my remaining clothes. His fingers trace the inside of my thigh until they reach my sensitive spot. He looks into my eyes when his finger enters me. My hands slide over his shoulders and back.

"I want to feel you," I moan.

He looks at me with smoldering eyes as I touch him. I stroke him and then guide him inside me. Hero is taking his time and moves slowly but I need more and I need it now! I flip us both over and take control. He grins at me when I start moving on top of him. His hands slide over my legs and touch my breasts. I move hard and fast. I need him now, we have all the time in the world to make love. Now I just want sex. Hero groans and moans and I put my hand over his mouth. We are not alone. When I start moaning he does the same.

It doesn't take long to reach our high. We've both been wanting this for so long. I lay down beside Hero with my head on his chest. I can hear his heart beating. He's stroking my back. We're both out of breath for a second.

"That was... wow," Hero sighs.

"I know." I smile and look up. He looks down. His green eyes are bright and big.

"I'm glad we're back," Hero says. "I have missed you. I have missed us."

"I have missed you too," I say and I kiss him again.