Healing In Love With You

Chapter 13: Settling In

The days following their return from Paris felt like a dream for Lily. The memories of their romantic adventure danced in her mind, each moment etched in her heart. Now, as she and Gabriel settled into their lives back home, she could feel the excitement of their engagement bubbling beneath the surface.

One sunny afternoon, they found themselves in the kitchen, preparing dinner together. Gabriel chopped vegetables while Lily stirred the sauce, their playful banter filling the air.

"Are you sure you can handle all these spices?" he teased, glancing over at her. "I wouldn't want you to burn your taste buds off."

"Please, I've survived worse," she laughed, tossing a pinch of salt over her shoulder for luck.

As they cooked, their bodies brushed against each other, igniting sparks of desire. Lily felt her heart race at the simplest touches, and she could see the heat in Gabriel's eyes as he approached her from behind.

"Do you know what this sauce needs?" he murmured, leaning in close.

"What's that?" she replied, her breath hitching at the warmth of his body against hers.

He turned her around to face him, his hands resting on her waist. "A little bit of... this." With that, he captured her lips in a slow, sensual kiss.

Lily melted into him, the world around them fading away. Their kiss deepened, and she felt the heat pooling in her stomach. It had been a while since they had a moment like this—intimate and electrifying.

Gabriel pulled back slightly, his eyes dark with desire. "I've missed this," he confessed, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "You have no idea how much I crave you."

Lily's cheeks flushed at his words. "I've missed you too," she whispered, her heart racing.

With a playful grin, Gabriel leaned in again, his lips trailing down her neck. Lily felt a shiver run down her spine as he nibbled gently, awakening every nerve ending in her body.

Just then, the timer for the oven went off, pulling them back to reality. With a reluctant sigh, Gabriel stepped back. "Dinner can wait," he said, his voice thick with longing.

"Maybe we should focus on something else for a bit?" Lily suggested, her pulse quickening as she took a step closer.

Gabriel smirked, the glint in his eyes revealing his intentions. "I think you're right."

They hurried to the living room, their playful energy radiating between them. Gabriel scooped Lily up in his arms, eliciting a squeal of surprise as he carried her to the couch.

Once there, he set her down gently, hovering above her. The warmth of his body enveloped her, and she could feel his breath on her skin, igniting a fire within her.

"Tell me what you want," he murmured, his voice low and sultry.

Lily's heart raced as she met his gaze, feeling a rush of desire. "I want you," she whispered, feeling bold.

With that, their lips crashed together, the kiss igniting a whirlwind of passion. The world around them melted away as they lost themselves in each other, exploring the depths of their desire.