Page 27 of Blizzards and Brews

“Am I saying that I have wanted you my entire life, and no one else does it for me? Am I saying that I’ve held myself back from ever getting into another relationship because I washolding out hope that you would finally give in to this? Yes. I’ve only ever wantedyou, Lindsay. Only you.”

“So, you’ve never...” I breathed out, still unable to wrap my head around it. I needed him to say it.

“No, I’ve never fucked anyone,” he said bluntly.

“Holy shit, that’s unexpected.”

Understatement of the fucking century.

“If you want to stay delusional and not believe what I’m saying to you...” His mouth opened and closed a few times as he fought for the words.

He didn’t need to say the rest. I could feel his pain as if it was my own. We may not be bonded but I could read him easily. I knew what he was working through and I hated that I was the one making him suffer.

If I gave in now, it would feel like I was doing itjustbecause Spencer was here, and that wasn’t right. I couldn’t do that.

“Firefly, please just listen to me,” Adam begged as he wiped a tear off my cheek. I hadn’t even realized one had escaped. “I have never, nor will I ever, want anyone but you. When I go to bed at night, I think about you. When I wake up in the morning, I think about you. Every time you work next to me or brush against me, it’s pure, blissful torture. I would give everything up for you.”

My eyes locked onto his warm, blue gaze and I couldn’t find the right words to reply.

He broke the silence for me.

“I just wish you would take a real chance on me. On our pack.”

His thumb stroked my face again, his warmth and want seeping into me. I leaned into his touch, my heart absolutely wrecked by his words.

A shuddered sigh rushed out of him at my acceptance of his touch and drew my attention to his mouth. His strong jaw,normally clean shaven, was covered in thick, brown stubble that was doing things to me.

Adam’s grip on me tightened, drawing my attention back to the heat in his eyes as he slowly leaned closer, his intent clear.

I didn’t move. I didn’t dare breathe. My heart galloping into overtime as he pressed his lips to mine for the first time.

While his lips were softer than I expected, they were demanding, kissing me over and over again until he shattered me out of my shock and I began to kiss him back.

The groan that spilled from his lips as I swiped my tongue along his bottom lip did me in. He kissed me harder, his tongue stroking alongside mine in a dance that made my head spin.

I wanted to laugh, cry more, and fuck his brains out at the same time.

Kissing Adam felt like coming home.

“Fuck, firefly.” A growl spilled from his chest, as he broke the kiss and rested his head against mine breathing harshly. “If I don’t stop now, I’m liable to lay you out on this floor.”

A broken laugh left my lips, the tears freshening.

I was so fucked. So complete and utterly fucked.

There was no way I could go back now.

“Talk to me,” he urged, kissing my tears away. “Please.”

His scent was thick, wrapping around me and adding a comforting layer for me to be honest as he still held my face in his hands.”

“I’m scared, Adam.”

“Can I tell you a secret?” he asked, waiting for me to nod. “I am, too.”

My lips twitched and I couldn’t resist the wide opening he gave me. “A big alpha like you?”

“Oh, I’ll show you how big I am, firefly. As soon as most of that fear leaves your face I’m going to show you just how good we can be together.”