Love in the Desert by Livia Lang

Author:Livia Lang [Lang, Livia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Livia Lang
Published: 2017-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

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The noise from the wind was unearthly. It was as if another dimension had opened up and the souls of the damned were screeching around their tent, looking for victims to devour. Mary shivered and huddled deeper under the blanket. She had been in storms before, but she didn't think the sound was something she would ever get used to.

She looked over at Oren, who was staring at the tent's ceiling and moving his lips silently. "Are you praying?" Mary called over the wind.

Oren turned and smiled grimly. "Is there really much else left to do when the world ends?"

Mary shrugged, conceding the point. "I suppose not."

"Do you want to know something funny?" Oren yelled out, a faint smile on his lips.

"Sure."

"This is one of my company's tents! I travel all the way around the world, almost die a hundred times, and yet here I am, right back in my comfort zone."

Mary eyed the fabric, which appeared to be only barely able to hold on to the poles in the crazy wind. "Does your company make good tents?"

"The best, according to our advertisements."

Mary snorted and reached out to place a hand comfortingly on Oren's shoulder. "I hope so. But either way, it'll be over soon enough. We should be safe where we are nestled. The nomads have experienced many storms and know how to prepare. And I'm sure your tent is wonderful."

Oren looked at Mary's hand for a second, then looked back up at Mary. Their eyes met and a spark of electricity shot between them. Neither said another word, letting the emptiness hang between them and fill with all the desire that had been building. It was undeniable that something very strong was pulling them together, no matter how Mary had tried to fight it.

I shouldn’t do this. He is my employer and I barely know him, the rational part of her brain screamed out, trying to make itself heard over the wind and her libido. I need a clear head to do my job and keep him safe.

I know enough about him to find him the most infuriating and attractive man I’ve ever met. I can’t pull back and live with regret, the romantic part of her brain yelled even louder. I’ve almost died once already, can I really say no to a night of happiness?

With a lurch, Mary gave in to her heart. She ran the hand that was resting on Oren's shoulder slowly up. Softly, she traced a path along Oren's neck, across his jaw, and then traced gentle circles around his cheek. The touches were unhurried and deliberate as Mary enjoyed exploring every inch of skin.

In response, Oren moved closer, wrapping his arm around Mary's waist to draw them together. They were now only inches apart, and the heat radiating between them was as powerful as the sun had been during the day.

Mary leaned in, brushing her lips softly against Oren's. They relented easily, opening and allowing her to deepen the kiss. Connecting with Oren was perfection, and she felt herself falling into a well she had no hope of ever escaping.

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