Pearl

He trailed his lips over my neck, nipping gently at my sensitive skin. I gasped, my neck arching involuntarily in response to the sensations. He planted soft, slow kisses from my earlobe down to my collarbone, his mouth hot against me. His hand moved underneath my shirt, tracing lazy circular patterns on my stomach and side. I shivered.

And suddenly he paused. His body went stiff all of a sudden.

“ What's.. What's the matter? ”

I spoke, my voice low and hoarse.

“ Shh.. Listen carefully ”

I tried to concentrate and my blood ran cold.

I could hear the sounds of movement outside the tent, the rustling of leaves and the soft crunch of twigs. It was a rustling noise, as if something was moving around in the bushes nearby. He pulled away from me, his eyes darting towards the tent's entrance.

“ Lucas.. ”

His hand tightened on my arm, unconsciously drawing me closer to him in a protective gesture.

“ I am here ”

He whispered, his body tense and alert. He listened closely, trying to m