The single word sent a rush of heat through her veins, and before she could second-guess herself, his lips crashed against hers.
The kiss was nothing like the ones before—it wasn't just desperate, it was consuming. Hardin kissed her like he was starving, like he had been holding himself back for too long and couldn't do it any longer.
And Hailey kissed him
back just as fiercely, her hands sliding up his chest, feeling the heat of his skin beneath her fingertips.
His grip on her waist tightened as he pushed her against the nearest wall, his body pressing flush against hers. The feel of him, all hard muscle and raw heat, made her gasp against his lips, and Hardin took full advantage, deepening the kiss until she could barely breathe.
Her fingers tangled in his damp
hair, pulling him closer even though there was no space left between them. His hands roamed down her back, mapping every inch of her, igniting a fire that she wasn't sure she'd ever be able to put out.
Hardin broke the kiss just long enough to trail his lips down her jaw, then lower, his teeth grazing her skin as he pressed open-mouthed kisses along her neck.
Hailey arched into him, her head falling back against the wall as she let herself feel what it was like to be wanted by him.
For once, she didn't think about the past, about the pain he caused her.
Right now, there was only him. Only this.
"Say it," Hardin murmured against her skin, his lips ghosting over her collarbone.
Hailey shivered, her fingers gripping his shoulders.
"Say what?" She asked
"That you want this too," he said, his voice husky, filled with something almost like desperation.
She swallowed hard, her body betraying her as it leaned into him, as if answering for her. But her mind was still fighting, still resisting what she knew deep down was already inevitable.
Hardin pulled back just enough to look her in the eyes.
"Say it, Hailey," he demanded softly.
Her lips parted, but no sound came out.
Could she admit it? Could she give in completely, knowing what this meant?
But as Hardin's fingers traced down her spine, as his lips brushed against hers once more, she realized the truth.
she wanted this, if not more than him.
"Yes, I want this too" she replied
That was all it took.
A low growl rumbled from Hardin's chest as his lips crashed against hers, his hands gripping her thighs as he lifted her off the ground effortlessly.
Instinctively, she wrapped her legs around his waist, her arms curling around his neck as he carried her toward the bed.
Their kisses were frantic, desperate, as if they were trying to drown in each other, to erase everything except this moment.
Hailey gasped as her back hit the soft mattress, Hardin hovering over her, his weight pressing her into the sheets in the most intoxicating way.
His lips never left hers as his hands roamed, exploring, memorizing every inch of her. Every touch sent fire coursing through her veins, every kiss left her breathless, craving more.
"Tell me to stop," Hardin
murmured against her lips, his voice strained.
Hailey's fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him back down
"Don't stop."
That was all the permission he needed.
His lips trailed down her neck, pressing hot, open-mouthed kisses along her collarbone, his hands pushing aside the thin fabric of her dress. She shivered as his fingers traced slow,
deliberate patterns over her skin, sending waves of electricity through her body.
She arched beneath him, her body responding to him in ways she couldn't control. He was everywhere, his scent, his touch the heat of his breath against her skin.
He quickly removed her dress and she let him, she laid beneath him naked as she breathed frantically.
Hardin pulled back slightly, his darkened eyes scanning her face and her body.
"You're beautiful," he whispered, almost like he hadn't meant to say it out loud.
Hailey's breath caught in her throat. There was something raw in his voice, something that made her chest tighten. This wasn't just about revenge, about possession. This was different.
Hardin leaned down again, capturing her lips in another searing kiss as his hands continued their slow, torturous exploration.
Hailey let herself go, let herself drown in him, in the heat, in the way he made her feel like she was the only thing that mattered in this moment.
Hailey helped him get rid of the towel and she was surprised at his size, she really didn't know if it would fit cause he was huge.
"Mesmerized... Huh?" Hardin smirked and Hailey swallowed.
"Be gentle" she said softly and he nodded.
He positioned himself between her and pushed in a little, Hailey hissed and closed her eyes.
"Don't close your eyes, wife, watch me take you" Hardin said and Hailey slowly opened her eyes.
He pushed in further and shivered.
"Don't worry, it will pass" he said softly as he planted kisses all over her face.
Hardin pushed in fully and Hailey teared up, the pain was too much for her to handle as it was her first time.
Hailey remained in her for a while so she could adjust as he kept on planting kisses all over her.
He slowly pulled out and thrusted back in again and Hailey moaned in pleasure, the pain was gone now, replaced with pleasure she never thought she would feel in her lifetime.
His pace was slow and steady to avoid hurting her cause he wasn't sure if she had adjusted yet.
"Faster" Hailey said and that was all Hardin needed to hear, she had finally adjusted.
He increased his pace, slamming into her fast and Hailey moaned loudly, her moan and breaths filled the entire room.
She felt a wave of rush on her entire body and realized she was about to reach her climax.
Hardin kept slamming into her and she moaned loudly as she released, shortly after she released Hardin spilled inside her too.
He fell on the bed beside her and she snuggled against him as he held her close.