Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 77

Chapter 77: The Passionate Kiss (I)

Grace landed straight into Rune’s waiting arms, her soft body coming in contact with his hard one.

It was as if he was waiting for that to happen because his arms immediately circled her waist and pinned her in place, keeping her pressed against him.

“Where do you think you are going? Did you forget that I’m the one in power here? You can’t leave until I’ll say so.” He reminded her in that deep voice of his that made her toes curl. And then there was that intense look in his eyes that felt like burning lava against her icy skin.

“I… I should leave.” She finally whispered the words out, barely managing to say them in the first place as her brain was completely clouded by him and the things he was making her feel.

Her fingers, that were pressed against his shoulders, curled slightly around his shirt while she tried to calm herself down. But it turned out to be a futile attempt when she heard his response.

“You are exactly where you should be… in my arms. You should stay here and have some rest.”

Her eyes locked with his and all she saw in those icy-blue orbs was a desire for her that made her swallow hard. She watched as his gaze dropped from her eyes to her throat before traveling up and stopping on her lips.

Stars!

She could feel the tension between them, and could taste the desire and the attraction that was building with every passing second. Her gaze too dropped to his lips and she once again found herself thinking about the dream. They were so close in that dream, close enough to…

Shaking away those thoughts, she looked up and fixed her gaze once again on his eyes only to find him looking straight at her. There was no denying that he had seen her looking at his lips.

She felt one of his hands leaving her waist only to feel his fingers against her cheek merely a moment later. He was looking at her with such intense gaze that she felt at a loss.

“Stop fighting it already, Ms. Blackwood. You know that you want it too.” He whispered as his gaze once again dropped to her lips that were now slightly parted. Then, he suddenly added another statement, one that left her stunned. “We almost did it that night. You were ready to do it.”

His fingers moved further up until his fingers brushed over the tip of her ear. A sudden sensation erupted across her body before collecting at her core. The sensation was so strong that a moan slipped past her lips even before she realized it.

She stilled when she realized what she had done and looked at him only to find his eyes filled with do much yearning that she failed to hold back anymore.

Without wasting any more time, she closed the space between them and captured his lips in a kiss.

Their lips collided, immediately igniting a wildfire of passion that consumed every thought in her mind. Grace’s heart raced, thundering so loudly in her chest that she feared he might hear it. The world around her blurred and faded into nothingness as all her senses honed in on him – his warmth, his scent, his taste. It was overwhelming, intoxicating, and utterly unavoidable.

Rune didn’t hesitate. The moment her lips met his, he took control, deepening the kiss with a hunger that sent shivers down her spine. His hand slid from her cheek to tangle in her hair, tilting her head back slightly as he devoured her mouth like a starving man. His other hand remained firmly around her waist, anchoring her to him as if he feared she might slip away.

The intensity of the kiss melted her immediately. His lips were firm yet soft, they moved against hers in a way that made her feel as though she was floating and falling all at once. She gripped his shoulders tighter, curling her fingers into the fabric of his shirt as if it were the only thing keeping her grounded.

As his tongue traced the seam of her lips, she gasped, which allowed him the entry he was seeking. He didn’t hesitate and explored her mouth with a skill that left her breathless. His taste was a mixture of something dark and sweet, a flavor she hadn’t known existed but now couldn’t imagine ignoring… ever.

A low growl rumbled in his chest and vibrated against her as he pulled her even closer. She was feeling every inch of his body that was pressed against hers, the hard planes of his chest, the firmness of his arms, and the heat radiating from him. It was like standing too close to a fire – dangerous and exhilarating.

He broke the kiss for the briefest of moments, just enough to let them catch their breath. He pressed their foreheads together, causing their breaths to mingle while they both struggled to regain control. His icy-blue eyes which were now darkened with desire, locked onto hers.

“You taste like heaven,” he rasped, his voice thick with emotion. “I don’t think I can stop now.”

Grace’s chest heaved as she tried to form a coherent response, but words failed her. Instead, she lifted her hand to touch his cheek. Her fingers were trembling as they traced the sharp line of his jaw. The softness in his gaze melted her resolve entirely.

“Then don’t,” she whispered, her voice barely audible but carrying enough weight to make Rune’s grip tighten around her.

He didn’t need any further encouragement. He immediately captured her lips again, this time with even more fervor. His kisses were no longer gentle but demanding, possessive. He kissed her like he was claiming her, branding her as his. And Grace found herself giving over to him completely, matching his intensity with her own.

Her hands left his shoulders to wrap around his neck, pulling him impossibly closer, as she kissed him back without holding back.