chapter 24

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“Jungkook,” she whispered, gathering courage, “I need to tell you something

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“Jungkook,” she whispered, gathering courage, “I need to tell you something.”

The look on her face, the tone of her voice had him immediately alert.  He moved his hand to take hold of hers.  He knew instinctively what she had to say had the potential to change everything. 

He was coward enough to pray it had nothing to do with his investigation, or even that she would change her mind.  He cursed himself. 

She was giving him an intimate part of herself and if he cared about her, he would take it and make the best of it.

He nodded, afraid to break the resolve in her face.

Lyra watched him.  She saw the moment that suspicion dawned and she lost her courage. 

Before she spoke, she had seen the hunger in his eyes, felt the electricity in his touch.  Her body was still thrumming from his hands. 

Damn her for a coward, but she did not want to throw that away.

“Later….tomorrow…” she stumbled, looking away.

Relief and concern mixed as he saw the moment pass.

“Are you sure?” he asked" talk to me.”

“I am sure.  Later…..tomorrow maybe,” she repeated, her eyes now pleading with him to let it go, to give her more time.”

“Promise you'll tell me?” he asked, knowing whatever it was had to be exposed. And once exposed they would deal with it together.

“I promise,” she whispered, knowing that soon she would have no choice.  But for now, she had tonight.

Seeing her sincerity, and her worry, he raised on his knees and cupped her face in his hands. 

Searching her face for permission this time, he waited for her nod, then slowly lowered his mouth to hers.  Lips almost brushing, he stopped and said, “Whatever it is.  We can work it out.”

When he heard her sigh, he could no longer hold back.  He took her mouth in his and tried to convey his promise to her in a kiss. 

He was gentle with her, softly kissing her, tasting her mouth, listening for the sounds she made. 

She reached and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer, pressing into him.

Then he teased with his tongue, seeking permission from her and with a moan she opened her mouth for him. 

They were soon lost in each other.  Kissing, then stopping, then beginning again.

Their kisses became heated as they grew bolder, his hands roamed her back, pulling her closer to him. 

He pushed against her until she opened her knees to make way for him to draw closer to the heat of her.

Her hands played with the ends of his collar, then moved to caress his hard chest muscles.

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