Page 427 of Reign

“But you can make it up to me.”

My brow lifts. “Is that so?”

“Mhm.”

I offer my hand to her. She places hers in mine. I pull her to her feet. And before she can fully straighten, I lift her into my arms.

A startled laugh leaves her as her legs wrap around my waist.

“What exactly did you have in mind, princesa?”

Her arms slide around my neck.

“Why don’t you get creative.”

I chuckle against her mouth.

“That sounds dangerously close to permission for whatever I want.”

“It is.”

My hand slides back into her hair.

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

I kiss her.

Slowly at first.

Then her fingers tighten behind my neck, and whatever restraint I’ve been holding onto since yesterday finally starts to burn away.

I carry her straight to the bed. She lands against the mattress with a startled breath and I follow her down, one hand catching both of hers before she can reach for me again.

Her eyes flash.

There she is.

I pin her wrists above her head.

“You came to me on your knees.”

“Yes.”

“Because you wanted this.”

“Yes.”

My mouth brushes hers.

“Color.”

“Green.”

Something inside me finally gives.

“Good.”