Chapter 114

We wrapped our arms around each other, his skin warm and wet and addicting. Every part of our bodies touched, but I wanted closer.

I pressed a kiss to his neck. "Are you all right?"

"Yes," he said, leaning his forehead against mine. "For the first time in a long time, I'm finally starting to forgive myself. It helps that Ronin is here" - he kissed me - "and Thomas" - another kiss - "and you." He kissed me again, deeper, one that left my whole body aching.

"I love you, Archer," I breathed. "I feel like I always have."

"I love you too. So much." Still kissing me, he walked me backward and then laid me half in the water and half out, my back resting against my coat on the floor. "Let me show you how much." He kissed his way down my neck, my chest, my breasts, taking his sweet, sweet time.

I squirmed beneath him, my body desperate for more. His long hair caressed my skin like silk as he kissed his way down my stomach and then between my thighs where I pulsed for him.