Forever entwined

breathless and

t Julian's mercy. She was blindfolded and restrained,

itement and anticipation. She knew that Julian was taking her to a place where

s hands moved over her body once again. This time, however, his touch was

rs. Lexi felt a sense of calm wash over her, as if Julian's touch

through her body. Her muscles, which had been tense and rigid just moments befor

d her cheeks and forehead. Lexi felt a sense of peace wash

ntle, but also passionate and intense. Lexi felt a surge of desire run through

gain. This time, however, his touch was more insistent, a

nto a world of intense pleasure and desire. She knew that she was in Julian's hands n

closer to hers. She could feel the heat of his skin, the

of hers. His weight was crushing, but also exhilarat

side her, as if she was somehow being ov

th a hint of fear. She was trapped beneath him, unable to move or escape, and

uth as he devoured her with a fierce intensity. Lexi felt her own passion rising to me

ips as he sought to claim every inch of her as his own. Lexi felt a shiver run down her spin

art as he sought to claim the most intimate part of her. Lexi felt a surge of

the curve of her jaw as he sought to distract her from what was about to happen. Lexi felt a shiv

llment that she had never experienced before. Lexi felt a surge of pleasure mixed with a hint of pain as her bod

eemed to transcend the physical act of sex itself. She felt a sense of connection with Julian that went beyond the phy

and surrender wash over her, as if she was somehow letting go of all her f

n building up to this one moment. She felt a sense of pleasure and fulfillment that was beyond anything she had e

and contentment wash over her. She had never felt this way before, like she

fort and security in the rhythm of his breath. She closed her eyes, letting the sound of his heartbeat lull

nd the physical. She felt like they were linked on a deeper level, like their

tely herself around him, without fear of judgment or rejection. And as she lay th

relaxing into the mattress. She knew that she was drifting off to sleep,

urity in his embrace. She knew that she was protected, that Julian would keep her safe from harm, and as sh

at peace. And as she slept, Julian watched over her, his eyes never leaving her face

t rose and fell with each breath, as her eyelids fluttered slightly with each dream. He wa

is way about anyone before, had never felt such a deep and abiding connection with another pe

side, imagined the two of them building a life together. He pictured them waking up each

nd anticipation build inside him. He knew that he had found his soulmate i

, Julian gently stirred Lexi awake. He whispered softly

whispered, his vo

she opened her eyes. She smiled up at

replied, her voice b

g at the corners. He leaned down, his lips b

ash over her. She knew that she was exactly where she was

miled down at her, his eyes s

or you," he said, hi

the covers and got out of bed. He walked over to the c

asked, her voice ba

e corners. "You'll just have to wait an

r held tantalizingly out of reach, Lexi's curiosity was piqued. She sat up i

er voice barely above a whisper,

k into bed beside her. He placed the box in her hands, his fingers

voice low and husky, his ey

a small, exquisite box made of velvet and gold. She lifted the lid, h