River POV
The fact Erin was comfortable enough now to even voice when she wanted me made me feel good. As I held her in my arms, the softness of her skin against mine sent shivers down my spine. The feeling of her body pressed against mine erased the haunting memories I also endured from my past.
I worried when I found my mate her touch would hurt me as everyone else's did. Yet, as her fingertips grazed my skin, it felt like a delicate caress from a mythical creature. It was as if her touch possessed a magical quality, easing my fears and igniting a fire within me. But, I'll admit, after allowing her hands time to explore, I still found pleasure in pinning them with my own. The way her body moved when her hands were restrained with mine was intoxicating, awakening a primal desire within
