Chapter Twelve
Dagger gently brushed the tangle of hair away from Jordan’s peaceful face. She had fallen into an exhausted sleep after their lovemaking. Unfortunately, he could only let her rest for a short time. They both needed to be ready for the landing. It would be dangerous with only one engine. Leaning over her, he brushed a tender kiss across her lips and leaned back to watch as she woke for the first time in his arms. The fear that he would hurt her had dissolved under her gentle touch. Whatever magic she held in her slender palms had calmed the beast inside of him and soothed his battered soul.
"Is it time?" Jordan asked sleepily, yawning and snuggling against the warmth of his body. "I could stay here forever."
"We are nearing the planet. I need to pilot us in and I want to m
