Chapter 25

Adalee's POV

Feeling arms pull me closer makes me sigh in content, knowing that I'm in my mate's embrace. The tingles that lull me into a more relaxed state are welcomed with open arms, me wanting nothing more than to go back to bed.

My wonderful mate decides this would be a good time to speak and wake me right up. "Remember how we first met?"

I roll my eyes before turning around, facing Victoria with a sleepy smile. "Which time?"

It's her turn to roll her eyes, placing a light kiss on my nose. I relax in her hold once more as she says, "The first time, when you thought you were dreaming."

I hum, thinking back to that night. My dad had friends over for a small party and I was stuck picking up his trash. Knowing I couldn't leave trash everywhere, I picked it up dutifully.

"I fell into the water picking up my dad's trash," I say bluntly. Victoria looks at me with a slight smirk on her face, me not knowing what she is going to say next.

"It looks like you were falling for me." Victoria laughs at my scrunched up face before saying softly, "You practically fell right into my arms, and I am forever grateful for that."

Smiling up at her, I can't help but feel so much love for this Queen who stole my heart. Sure she has cheesy pickup lines, but nothing could make me love her any less.

"I love you so much, Victoria. I don't know how I got to be so lucky to meet you, but I'm glad that it happened. I would almost drown ten times over if it meant that you would be waiting for me." Taking a deep breath, I look into her green eyes before placing my lips on hers in a soft kiss, trying to convey every emotion I felt.

Love, admiration, luck, and everything in between. Every moment before now had led up to this beautiful embrace we shared. Pouring my heart and soul into the kiss, I let Victoria dominate me and climb on top.

She groans at the feeling of my body beneath hers, reveling in the fact that she has me. I am hers.

We break apart to breathe, staring into each other's gaze heatedly. All I have to do is nod my head and she is back to ravishing me. She places light kisses on my neck, before biting into my skin lightly.

I've never experienced anything like this before but I don't want it to stop. I moan at the feeling of her lips on my neck, her teeth scraping it ever so slightly with her now soft kisses. Nothing could have prepared for this moment that I never wanted to end.

Victoria pulls away one last time, asking, "Are you sure?" I can practically feel her hesitance, knowing she doesn't want to overstep her bounds.

I whisper, "Positive."

And with that, she leaves me feeling tired and breathless, but wanting more. She is irresistible, luring me in and never letting go.

But I don't want her to let go.