Chapter 40

I heard the pounding against the floor before I was swept up, fire sweeping under my skin as I shut my eyes. I relaxed when I didn't even know I was tensed, and burrowed my head deeper into his skin. He inhaled me deeply, placing kisses everywhere he could. "Oh god, I was so scared Princess." He lifted my head and placed his hands on both of my cheeks, placing such a deep kiss on my lips it drove me wild. "Why didn't you tell me, I would have quit everything and brought you away." "I had to protect you, you're my everything Wesley..." I trailed off, the pads of my thumb sweeping away the few tears that leaked from his eyes. "So you know? About you being my mate, and the love of my life, and my everything..." He trailed off, his eyes searching mine. They were full of hope and nerves, I could practically feel his apprehension from here. Did he seriously not think I would accept him? I nodded furiously, my eyes flickering between his own and his lips. "Of course I do, I'm sorry I hid for