#Chapter 229: Be My First

After my spike of pleasure, I become goo-like, unable to move my limbs on my own. I’m in a blissful haze. Neil stands. He cradles me to his chest and then carries me into the bedroom. I doze off in the safety and warmth of his embrace. When I wake again, I am still in Neil’s arms, but we are both in the bed now, with the covers draped over us. Neil’s spooning my back, his arms secure around my waist. Now that a few moments have passed and the pleasure has begun to ebb, my confusion takes hold. I glance back at Neil over my shoulder, making certain that he is awake. His piercing eyes make contact with mine as soon as I can turn far enough to see them. He searches my face, expectant. “What are you thinking?” he asks. I have so many thoughts. What is he doing here? Why has he stayed? But when I open my mouth, the question that comes out is, “Isn’t you being here putting us both in danger?” “Do you wish me to go?” he asks. “No!” I say quickly, and grab at his arm, keeping it firml