What She Thought She Knew (Rachel Moore Mystery Book 1), стр. 44

John slid his tongue through my parted mouth, and began teasing my own.

Not one to give up so easily, my tongue met his, and the small muscles engaged in a minor battle.

I giggled slightly, the movement caused me to lick John's bottom lip.

He growled lowly which aroused a mixture of feelings within me.

I bit his bottom lip before pulling away.

Completely flushed, I rested my head on John's shoulder.

He wrapped his strong arms around me in an embrace.

We stood in that position for who knew how long as we just enjoyed each other's company. It was possibly the last time we would have ever seen each other.

The frightening thought made me tense up.

John leaned back slightly to look at me. "Are you alright Rachel?" He asked in concern.

I shook my head. "I'm not, John. We have no idea what will happen, and we're being sent off to probably our deaths. Predator was right: this whole situation is a bunch of bullshit."

John tensed up, but quickly relaxed.

He ran his fingers through my hair.

The gesture soothed me a little, but I kept on talking. "It's bad enough that we're not 100% sure of what the Phantoms are up to, but the one good thing in my damn life since my family is now being taken away from me!" I automatically shut up, though I didn't dare to look up at John.

His chest vibrated, and when I mustered the courage to look at his face, I realized that he was laughing.

He looked down at me, and smiled. "So, I'm the current best thing in your life, huh?" He grinned.

I scowled, and slapped his chest lightly.

That only made him laugh louder.

Eventually, I joined in on the laughter, and was happy that we were able to find a momentary distraction from the cruel reality.

We stopped after a few minutes, and John took my face in his hands. "Don't be sad, Rachel. Once this is all over, I will come back. After all, I am your Guardian."

I chuckled slightly at his comment.

John looked deep into my eyes. "And know that you too are the best thing that has happened to me since this damn war started."

My heart skipped a beat. So he does feel the same way…

"You better come back." I said.

John leaned down, and kissed me hard.

I responded back right away, and wrapped my legs around his waist.

He held onto them as he led us to the bed.

He gently placed me on the mattress, but I pulled him down with me.

The fall caused our lower regions to rub against each other.

We both groaned as a result.

John leaned back. "Rachel," he said tenderly, "are you sure you want this?"

I smiled, and pecked him softly on the lips. "I've never been surer in all my life." I replied breathlessly.

John's eyes softened, causing the blue in them to pop out more.

He smiled, and then kissed me softly.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, and lightly trailed my fingers around the area.

John broke the kiss to nib at my neck.

I moaned quietly, and caressed John's strong shoulders.

He continued to leave a trail of kisses down my collar bone before he slid a hand inside my shirt, and rubbed my firm stomach.

I held a breath in anticipation as I waited for him to make the next move.

He grabbed the end of my shirt, and looked at me expectantly.

I nodded, and he immediately pulled my shirt over my head to reveal my simple black bra.

He untangled the piece of clothing, and threw it on the ground.

I couldn't help but blush as John gave my chest an appreciative look-over.

He pressed his lips against my skin and kissed the area.

I moaned in pleasure, and arched my chest upwards.

John took that as encouragement, and continued his pampering.

Eventually, the rest of our clothing came off, and we fell into a harmonious pattern.

I never felt more alive and whole than I did with John at that moment. I knew that I wanted to spend my life with him.

John collapsed beside me, and brought me in his arms.

I shuffled closer, and rested my head under his chin.

He kissed my hair, and rubbed my shoulder affectionately.

"That was… amazing." I said breathlessly.

John chuckled deeply. "Yeah, it certainly was." He said.

I lifted my head up to meet his gaze. "You better come back. I'm looking forward to next time." I smiled slyly.

John smiled at me sleepily. "I am too." He whispered.

My eyes softened at his appearance, and my heart curled in adoration.

I kissed him softly, and resumed my resting position.

John's embrace slightly tightened, and I've never felt safer than in his arms.

I then closed my eyes, and fell into a blissful sleep.

Chapter 23: Calm before the Storm

I woke up feeling much more rested than ever. I tilted my head up, and my eyes softened at the sight of my sleeping Guardian.

He looked so peaceful.

I leaned forward to place a kiss on his cheek.

My gesture roused him a bit, and a moment later one of his precious eyes opened. "Do we have to wake up?" He asked cutely.

I giggled slightly. "Well, we could always just say 'to hell with this' and stay in bed… alone… where we're naked." I said slyly as I wiggled an eyebrow suggestively.

That automatically got John's attention.

He opened his other eye, and regarded me with lust.

He then pinned me to the bed, and kissed me all over.

I laughed, and flipped our positions so that John was pinned to the bed.

I grinned. "How about you and I just walk out, and go travel the world."

John mocked contemplating on my suggestion. "Hmm, that's