Teaser - Take the Bull by the Horns

Take the Bull by the Horns

Softness in my arms. Vanilla and coconut. Quiet breathing. These were the things I would always remember about Peyton. With those things came her fear, bravery and determination. But it was the fear that ran the deepest. The fear of being seen and the fear of being unseen.

I wasn't unhappy with my life before Peyton came into it. I fulfilled my duty every day and I was happy about that. I never thought anything was missing. I didn’t think I needed anything else. And I didn't, until Peyton had come along. Now I need it all. I need extra in my life. I need her.

She stirred against me. Her back was nestled against my chest and my arm was draped over her. I kissed the back of her head.

"Good morning, beautiful." I kissed her neck and was rewarded with a shiver.

She rolled around to face me and smiled. It was different to all her other smiles. It felt shy, yet unguarded.

I stroked her short silky hair. "I thought I had everything I wanted before I met you. But that was because I hadn't met you yet."

She brushed her lips against mine.

"Do you think it's safe to want someone so badly?" she asked, her hand resting on my arm.

"F*** no. You could come to your senses at any moment and realise that this, what I can offer you, isn't enough."