Chapter 69

　　Damian's POV -

　　I seized the book from her hand.

　　"Hey, I was reading that." She said.

　　As she wanted to snatch it from my hand, our lips touched. I wrapped my hand around her waist to maintain her balance. "I -"

　　"Please don't say anything. Right now I want to hold on to the good feelings engendered by being in your arms. It feels so wonderful, I don't want to lose a bit of this feeling."

　　She leaned her cheek against my shoulder, feeling my chin against her forehead. She closed her eyes to savor in the moment.

　　For a long moment, I held her. She slowly opened her eyes slowly and met mine. We stared deeply each other, my eyes gazing into her soul. I could clearly see her feelings and longings written there. Her whole self were laid bare, open for me.

　　She unconsciously rose on her tiptoe with an open mouth. I wanted to say something but I was hushed by a gentle and tender kiss.