Briar
Severin and I were caught in a fit of laughter as our bodies mingled together between the sheets. He kissed my chest while I stroked his hair.
“I don’t like places like those,” he said about the restaurant.
“You’re a natural.”
“I feel like an impostor.”
“What? I do.”
“You were born in that world, Princess.”
I lifted a shoulder. “It’s not all it's cut out to be. I felt more alive when I was with you at the bar and your house. I’m sorry I had to leave it. I just knew I had to start over and make a safe life for my son.”
He smoothed my hair. “You did great for our son. Now, let me take care of both of you like I was supposed to.”
“I trust you. I want to give this a shot.”
He closed his lips on mine again. I wrapped my arms around his neck and dragged him down.
“I love your h
