Unraveling with You by River Kai

Author:River Kai
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Steamy romance, erotica, bdsm, consent, sex positive, short novel, sweet and steamy romance, romance for adults, contemporary romance, ptsd, true love, sweet romance, female lead, erotic love story, coming out of one's shell, overcoming, self-esteem, self-empowerment
Publisher: True Love After Dark Publishing
Published: 2024-03-05T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

MY SLEEP IS MUDDIED with nightmares that I’ve just been sleeping all alone in my parents’ house, waking up to find Remington just a figment of my desperate, trapped imagination.

But every time I stir in reality with a racing heart, Remington’s sweet, sleeping face is still mushed into my pillow.

I love it, but it’s also killing me. What if this relationship won’t last?

I guess I better enjoy it while it does. Snuggling up to him, my heart flutters as he wraps me in his arms in his sleep, mumbling nonsensical words and forcing me to hold in a laugh.

But when I open my eyes to see the light from the window and no Remington, I shoot upright with a pained gasp.

“Hey, hey,” a voice rumbles beside me.

I flip around to find Celeste leaping off Remington’s chest, bolting from the room. Remington gazes up at me, his eyes still bleary with sleep.

He lets out a low chuckle before tackling me back to the mattress. I yelp in surprise, but as he glomps onto me like a huge bear, rolling me over in a tight cuddle, I break into uncontrollable giggles. Remington lets out a low, growling hum, pulling me even closer until my entire backside - from shoulders to feet - is pressed against his front. “Did you forget I was here?”

“Oh, God, no,” I gasp through a laugh. “I was terrified all night you wouldn’t be here when I woke up.”

He hums, scooting higher to press hard kisses into my cheek. Almost all of me is coated in his hot skin, but he rolls up and over me with his leg thrown over my hip, enveloping me until just my head is barely poking out for air. I burst into heavier laughter, making Remington chuckle through his kisses. “And why would you think something like that, baby girl? Did I not love on you enough last night?”

My heart flips. Love? He didn’t mean he already loves me, did he?

But I might.

I swallow hard. “No, I– I think I need to tell you something.”

Shit, that sounded bad. Remington releases me, turning to look at me directly. He looks so worried that I stroke his tense forehead and cheeks.

Thankfully, he softens a little. “What’s wrong, L.L.B.? Are you having second thoughts about us?”

I gasp. “No!”

Remington blinks rapidly before erupting into giggles. “Looks like you learned how to say ‘no’ really well.”

Letting out a surprised laugh, I softly squish his cheeks. “Remington! I’m trying to be serious.”

He laughs. “I know, but you look so petrified that I’m trying to lighten the mood. Are you sure nothing is seriously wrong?”

The second fear crosses his eyes, my heart hurts for him. I can’t make him wait any longer.

“It’s just– I have really deep feelings for you, Rem. ‘Liking’ you isn’t big enough.”

My heart throbs at my confession, especially as Remington’s chest freezes with his sharp inhale. We stare at each other for a long time. Anticipation crawls up my arms, tempting me to believe in my worst fears.

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