Highlander Reborn (6 page)
Authors: Highlander Reborn
“If this is because you were a blacksmith 700 years ago instead of a nobleman—”
He cut her off with a shake of his head. “No, it’s not that. It’s that I don’t know how to be anything but alone. I’ve been alone for so long, I can’t help you with your people.”
“Nevin, I don’t care about that. I just want to be together. I’ve been in love with you since I first saw you. You have no idea how hard it’s been for me to stay away.”
“Why did you?”
“You needed space. And you hated me, remember?”
“I never hated you.”
“I don’t believe that for a second.”
Nevin closed his eyes. “I hated myself. I hated what I’d become. Subjected to living in the shadows, drinking blood, becoming what I loathed.” Lifting his lids, his voice deepened, “Lusting after a vampire.”
She pressed her body against his and tipped her face up, silently asking for a kiss.
He was only too eager to kiss her. He wanted her more than he’d ever wanted anything in his life. He wanted to take it slow, to worship her body, but she was already breathing hard, the rise and fall of her breasts taunting him.
He dropped to his knees and unfastened her pants, sliding them down, one leg at a time, over her bare feet. His hands gripped her hips as he pressed a hot kiss against her core.
They made it to her bed this time, but he wasn’t able to go slowly.
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Lying in bed, his fingers trailing up and down her side, Amalia was content. For the first time in centuries, she felt whole. “He won’t give up, you know,” she murmured, “Vlad, I mean.”
“Aye, I know. I burnt down his favorite castle. It’s revenge he’ll be after. And I’ll be ready for him.”
She twined their fingers together. “We’ll be ready.”
Turning, he looked into her eyes, “Aye, we’ll be ready.”
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About the Author:
Laura Hunsaker
spends way too much time daydreaming and not enough sleeping. Staying up late at night
writing,
ensures her daydreams become reality.
Her first book in the Magic of the Highlands series is available now at all major retailers.
Discover other titles by author Laura Hunsaker:
Highland Destiny
Highland Games
Amethyst Heat
Acknowledgements:
Thank you to Cynthia Eden. A big, giant Thank You.
Annie, thank you for each time you put everything aside to help me out. Another big thank you to all the book bloggers out there.
Each one of you rocks. And how could I forget you? I would never! Thank you to all the readers of this story.
Disclaimer:
This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the writer's imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales or organizations is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved. With the exception of quotes used in reviews, this book may not be reproduced or used in whole or in part by any means existing without written permission from the author
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Highlander Reborn
Laura Hunsaker
Copyright September 2012 by Laura Hunsaker
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