The Thrill Of Your Love

Chapter Thirty Four

Alice and Terzo had been bathing together in his large bathtub for almost an hour, the hot water enveloping them in a comfortable bliss. Alice was leaned back against Terzo's chest, her head resting on his shoulder whilst his arms wrapped around her possessively, resting above her lower stomach. The sweet smelling steam curled around them, Alice's love for essential oils evident in the perfumed air.

"Cara mia." Terzo chuckled softly, his breath warm against her ear. "You're falling asleep." He kissed her cheek, waking her from her light sleep, his fingers trailing lazily through the water.

"You're too comfortable." Alice smiled, her eyes closed. "Like a pillow." She murmured sleepily.

"A pillow amore?" He laughed, his chest lowly rumbling beneath her.

"Mhm." She hummed, sitting forward and looking down at her fingertips, the skin shrivelled. "I'm going to get ou-"

"No, no dolcezza. Five more minutes." He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her back against his chest. "I like having you here with me."

They lay in silence for a while, the water lapping gently around them. Alice turned her head to look at him, her cheek resting on his shoulder as her eyes sparkled. He looked down, a small smile tugging at his lips, his thumb slowly tracing her lower lip, dampening it. He teasingly tugged on it, pulling it down and revealing a row of glistening teeth before leaning down and capturing her soft, upper lip with his own.

She sucked in a quick breath, reaching up to cup his jaw, her tongue interlocking with us. The kiss was tender and delicate, sending a warm feeling shorting through every vein in her body. Terzo hand trailed down to her ass, his hands gently fondling with the soft, oiled skin as he pulled her up closer to him, momentarily pulling back to catch his breath.

"Oh cara mia." He sighed. "I'll never tire of you." He whispered before pressing his lips against hers again.

His cheeks heated with the steam and the feeling she created from a kiss alone. His heart beat frantically against his chest as his hands gripped her tighter, digging into her flesh and eliciting a small gasp of pleasure from her. He moaned into the kiss, a grin toying at his lips, forcing her lips to turn upwards in return. They pull away laughing softly, their eyes finding each other's, admiring one another.

"I love you." Alice whispered, leaning forward to press a gentle kiss to his damp forehead. "But we look like prunes."

"Fine. I rest my case." He pinched her jaw, stealing one last, pecking kiss.

He helped her stand up, holding onto her protectively as she stepped over the porcelain walls of the tub. Then in return, with practiced ease Alice got Terzo out, wrapping him in his fluffy bath robe. She slipped into her matching one, drying herself off when she noticed Terzo standing in the mirror. His eyes had darkened, looking almost hollow as his gaze lingered on the large scar across his chest. Alice wrapped her arms around him from behind, giving him a gentle, reassuring hug.

"You're beautiful Terzo." She spoke softly, watching as he turned around with glassy eyes. She stroked his cheek, wiping the singular tear that had fell from his eye before she leaned into his chest, kissing the wounded skin gently. "Don't let anyone or anything make you think differently." She whispered. "You know, I think it suits you...you look even more beautiful to me, if that's even possible." She let out a soft laugh as he gathered her into a tight hug.

"You're my everything." He whispered, sniffling as he gripped her tight. "My world amore. My heart and my soul."

"Terzo." She frowned, her heart hurting at his words. "You're going to make me cry now."