Chapter 19

Adonis sat there feeling things he had never felt before; it scared him, to be honest. He wondered if she meant a lot more than he would admit to himself. He knew he didn't want what they had to end, and he wanted more of what they started on the ship. He watched he tuck a runaway strand of hair behind her ear. His eyes cascaded down her beautiful neck and flawless skin. She didn't have a single blemish on her flesh. He wanted to kiss and taste her with her mouth pressed to his ear, making those quiet, sensual moans that escaped her lips.

"But do she want me the way I wanted her?" he thought, masticating his steak. Adonis knew one thing for sure: she wanted him to respect her and keep her safe. She had said that to him once before in conversation and that only a few people made her feel comfortable in her own skin. She needs to know I am special and that I will take care of her and fix all her problems. But how do I get on the same page with Safira?"

"So we've had some interestingly