Chapter 46 The clock ticked past midnight as Amelia flipped through a stack of documents on Ryans sleek kitchen counter.
The room was dimly lit, the soft hum of the refrigerator the only sound aside from the occasional rustle of paper.
Ryan walked in from the living room, holding two mugs of coffee.
You should take a break, he said, setting one down in front of her.
Amelia glanced up, exhaustion etched on her face.
I cant.
Every time I close my eyes, I see Damien at the park.
I cant stop until I know were safe.
Ryan sat down beside her, his gaze steady.
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We will be.
Ill make sure of it.
She looked at him, her guard slipping for the first time in hours.
No matter whats happened between us, youve always been there when it matters.
Even after everything… Her voice wavered, and she turned away, embarrassed by her vulnerability.
Ryan reached for her hand, his touch firm yet gentle.
Amelia, he said softly, his eyes searching hers.
Id give my life to protect themand you.
The sincerity in his voice made her heart skip a beat.
She swallowed hard, trying to dismiss the flutter of emotion rising in her chest.
You dont have to keep saying that, she murmured.
Ryan leaned closer, his voice a whisper.
I need you to know it.
I need you to believe it.
Their eyes locked, the weight of their shared history hanging heavy between them.
The tension crackled, and before Amelia could think, Ryan closed the space between them, his lips brushing hers in a kiss that started soft but quickly deepened.
For a moment, Amelia melted into it, her defenses crumbling as years of unresolved feelings surged to the surface.
When they pulled apart, her breath hitched, and she stared at him, her emotions laid bare.
Ive never stopped loving you, Ryan whispered, his forehead resting against hers.
Amelia closed her eyes, torn between the undeniable pull she felt and the chaos still surrounding them.
Ryan… she began, but her words faltered as he kissed her again, silencing her doubts, at least for the moment.
Ryan deepened the kiss, his hands moving to her waist, pulling her closer.
Amelias fingers found their way to his hair, tangling in the strands as the kiss turned urgent.
He broke away just long enough to whisper against her lips, Ive missed you.
God, Ive missed this.
Before she could respond, he lifted her effortlessly, setting her on the cool granite countertop.
She gasped softly, the sensation sending a rush through her.
Ryan, we Tell me to stop, and I will, he murmured, his voice husky.
But if you feel even a fraction of what I feel right now, dont push me away.
Her answer came in the way she pulled him back to her, their kisses growing more fervent.
His hands roamed her sides, memorizing every curve, while her fingers traced the strong line of his jaw.
Youre so beautiful, Ryan murmured against her neck, his breath hot and uneven.
Ive never stopped wanting you.
Amelias response was a mix of a sigh and a moan, her body arching into his touch.
Then show me, she whispered, her voice trembling with both vulnerability and desire.
The table creaked softly as he lifted her slightly, her legs instinctively wrapping around his waist.
Say you want this, he whispered against her lips, his breath hot and urgent.
Say you want me.
I do, Amelia gasped, her walls crumbling as she met his eyes, filled with longing and determination.
I want you, Ryan.
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