He crawled into her arms and kissed her with lips and a tongue that tasted of her. His kisses were wild and heated, and she clung to him, so thankful to have him back to normal after a frightening few days.

“What’re you thinking about?” he asked, gazing down at her. Propped on his elbows, he used his thumbs to brush the hair back from her face.

“About how badly you scared me yesterday.”

He brushed his lips over hers. “Sorry about that.”

“Don’t do it again.”

His smile lit up his gorgeous hazel eyes. “I’ll try not to.”

“It made me realize how much I put you through.”

“Yes, you do, but you know what makes all the stress worth it?”

“What?”

“This.” He entered her in one deep stroke, flexing his hips to ensure maximum impact.

Sam gasped and clutched his back as she struggled to accommodate his thick length.

Dropping his head, he kissed her neck. “Every second I get to spend inside you more than makes up for the time I spend worried about you.”

She wrapped her arms and legs around him, wanting him as close to her as she could get him. For a long time, they stayed just like that as he pulsed inside her, making her squirm under him.

“This is all I need to be happy, Samantha,” he whispered. “You’re all I need.”

“I need you so much that it scares me sometimes.”

He raised his head to meet her gaze. “Why does it scare you?”

“Because.” She would’ve looked away, but he wouldn’t let her. “All that need makes a girl...needy.”

“I like when you need me.” He withdrew almost completely before pushing deep again. “I fucking love it.”

“Mmm, me too. I love everything with you.”

After that, there were no more words. No words were needed to convey the love Sam felt in every touch, every stroke, every kiss. When he picked up the pace, Sam knew he was close and allowed herself to go with him, swept away in a sea of desire and love.

Chapter Fifteen

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

NICK COLLAPSED ON top of her, breathing hard, his skin slick with sweat, and she was immediately concerned that he’d overexerted himself.

“Stop,” he said. “I’m fine.”

“How do you know what I was thinking?”

“Because I know how your brain works.”

“I guess you’re superhuman after all,” she said, caressing his back in small circles. “Look how fast you bounced back from being so sick.”

“I’m resilient.” To make his point, he flexed his hips, letting her know he was ready to go again.

“No way, mister. One and done tonight.” She pushed on his hips trying to dislodge him, but he was unmovable.

“Don’t hurt yourself, babe,” he said with a low chuckle.

“I mean it, Nick. We’re not doing it again.”