Ashes of War by Lia Davis

Author:Lia Davis [Davis, Lia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing
Published: 2014-06-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

In his long life, he’d never been the kind of male to cuddle with anyone. Yet, with Ash he want to hold her, protect her, and give her what she desired. The realization slammed in him as he lied there in the hotel bed, her head on his chest and her red wavy hair draped over them.

Holding a one-inch wide curl between his fingers, he studied the different shades of red mingled among the strands and did something he swore he’d never do again. He lowered the walls around his heart. “I’m sure I’ll never be the male I once was. You know, before Elizabeth’s torture.”

Ash raised her head to gaze into his eyes, tugging the curl out of his grasp. With a finger, she traced the scars over his right brow. “I like you the way you are. Damaged and feral. Who else could handle me?”

His lips twitched. “Damaged and feral?”

She nibbled her bottom lip, making her look slightly vulnerable. Damn if he didn’t want to be the one biting that lip. “Yep.” Dipping her head, she caught his lower lip in her teeth, then said, “I like my men a little wild.”

Within quick efficiency, he flipped her to her back and pinned her to the mattress with his body. “I can’t get enough of you.”

Her emerald eyes darkened a few shades. “What are you saying?”

A growl escaped him before he could rein it in. “You know what I mean.”

“Say it, Ty. I want to hear it from you.”

He studied her for several moments before forcing the words out. “You’re my mate.”

Her reaction wasn’t what he expected. He’d guessed she already knew they were mates before he said it, but he didn’t expect her to appear relieved he admitted it. Damn female. Before he could roll off her and make his escape like a coward, she cupped his face between her hands and gave him a quick kiss.

“I will do everything I can to clear you name. Eros will not get away with executing you for something his daughter provoked.”

Searching her green gaze, he saw only truth. She believed what she said, that she could save his life. “What if I’m not worth saving? I’m not sure what the weaver will unlock.”

She narrowed her eyes. “You have to believe with me and trust in me. I can’t let you go.”

His heart ached. The undertone of her words cut deep and was a little too close to a commitment. Yet, for once he didn’t want to run. He wanted to believe. “That is a big request to make.”

“I know. I’ll wait as long as it takes.”

Mischief and stubbornness sparked in her gaze, so he decided to change the subject. They would deal with the mating thing later. Like after his life was spared. “Why are you here?”

All the humor faded from her face and she averted her gaze. She remained silent for several long moments. His patience grew thin. When he let a low growl rumble from his chest, she snapped her gaze back to his.

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