Light to Her Darkness

Chapter 19

Emma's POV

My eyes fluttered open and I saw a huge blurry figure standing in front of the mirror. I blinked my eyes several times to get a clear picture of the man in question. My heartbeat escalated as my mouth dried when I saw Adrian standing there putting on his shirt. His bare chest was visible to my eyes through the mirror and all I wanted to do was to stare at him.

His back was facing me but I could see him in the mirror and suddenly, I felt my heart skipped a beat when I saw his eyes meeting mine. I froze remembering the events that happened last night. Slowly, anxiety curled around my chest as I wanted nothing more than to hide from him.

I wish I could tell him what exactly happened that day. Why I ran away from that wedding? Why I left him when I couldn't even breathe without him? His hands slowly slid inside his pocket as he stared right into my soul. I was captured under his gaze, captivated by his dark dark eyes, and wanted nothing more than to hold him close to me and never let him go.

His eyes darkened and a shiver ran through my spine. His eyes were hard, void of any emotions as he was silently ordering me to dress him up. Without uttering a word, I flipped the blanket off of me hesitantly.

He was looking at me, staring at me with those beautiful dark eyes but for the first time without a hint of any emotion. I've seen these eyes with love, sadness, anger but never have I ever seen them so.... Empty.

A sharp pain slashed through my chest as I recalled the words I spoke to him last night. I didn't mean any of those. I wanted to say. But I kept my mouth shut and stood close to him. Too close. I could smell the fresh soap he used and the warmth that his body was radiating. Without thinking I inhaled his scent and a sudden wave of nostalgia hit me.

Tears filled my eyes as I looked into his. His dark eyes watching me with nothing but the coldness in them. A lump formed in my throat as I brought my shaky hands to the top of his shirt and quietly removed my eyes from his and started buttoning him up.

There are so many things I want to scream, I want to admit. But my throat tightened and all I could do is keep my mouth shut. Tears threatened to fall as I buttoned his shirt with my shaking hands.

Goosebumps spread all over my body as I felt his gaze on mine and I wanted nothing more than for him to hold me close to him and forgive me for yesterday and everything before that. It took everything in me to not move my gaze back to him. He was so close to me and yet so far.

I slowly dropped my hands and took a step back when I was done buttoning. My gaze slowly moved to his mouth not missing the bob of his Adam's apple. My hands fidgeted, as I looked into his intense gaze. I wanted to escape but my feet stayed frozen to the ground.

He took a step toward me—my chest brushing his shirt and instantly my nipples tightened. My mouth dried up and heat started pooling between my legs.

Slowly, his lips curved into a smirk and fear curled in my chest when I saw the sadistic glint in them. "Come on. Tuck my shirt in," his voice hard and instantly felt like a caress to my ears.

My eyes widened at his command. I closed my eyes and let out a breath. I can't be close to him without my heart racing like a fucking horse. I swallowed as I unbuttoned his pants and lowered them enough to tuck in his shirt.

My breath hitched and I felt my heart skipping a beat the moment my skin came in contact with his hard muscle.

I couldn't think, I couldn't stare and I couldn't look away.

His masculine scent erupting waves of pleasure in my stomach. My breath hitched as my skin came in contact with his hard muscle. My throat dried up and I could feel the loud thumping of my heart against my chest. I took a step closer until our bodies were touching. The wetness pooled between my legs when I felt the heat of his body piercing into my skin and touching my bones.