Be All

by Marie Wathen

  I know we are passionate for each other causing so damn much sexual chemistry between us. But this look is something else. I saw him look at me the same way last night, but he was sad then. Maybe his looks stay the same and it’s his kisses that cause me confusion.

  “I’m glad you trust me enough to tell me everything, but I’m on information overload with everything that’s happened over the past couple of weeks, last night and now all of this stuff with Julia. Can we just say I know enough for now?” I nod toward the breaking dawn.

  Standing in front of his bedroom window, we witness the beginning of a new day. Happy to take a well deserved break from our heavy conversation we silently rest in the comfort of each other for a while watching the sun rise.

  I am completely struck in awe by the blossoming colors reaching upwards, guided by the sunlight. He steps behind me then wraps me in his arms, my back against his chest. I reach up, grip his forearms, and lean my head back on his shoulder. He nudges his nose behind my ear. Vibrations from his deep voice buzz within my whole body.

  “Do you know how many sunrises I’ve watched in my entire life?” Smiling, I shake my head uncertain of the exact number.

  “Exactly two,” he states proudly.

  Knowing this is the second sunrise we’ve shared together, my chest fills with excitement of his revelation. The first was on Anna’s back porch before I fell asleep in his arms, today I woke up in them. He tenderly presses his lips to my neck then whispers, “And I can’t wait for the next one as long as you’re in my arms, watching it with me.”

  Truth

  So many emotions assault me. I’m overwhelmed. From tragedy to love, the last twenty-four hours have taken a toll on my body, mind, and spirit. However, I know that this day marks the beginning of a relationship created by an extreme physical, chemical and emotional reaction many weeks ago. It has grown to so much more, after several hours of revelations and confession.

  Today, my mind affirms what my heart cried out for prior to this summer. I was only existing and surviving daily by denying others the closeness it takes to love. Now I’ve found something rare and real that starts with him reaching and destroying the abysmal within, replacing it with value and now so many are significant to me.

  Putting my faith in the unknown, I’ll allow others in my life. It will take some adjusting, but for me to admit that I want all of this, us and even friendships, is a major accomplishment. Wanting them to have more than surface access, I’ll let them in deeper into my heart. But it’s Marcus’ devotion that will heal my brokenness.

  The End!

  About the Author

  Marie Wathen

  New Adult Author of the All Series (four book series), book one Be All released July 2013. Marie Wathen is a wife, mother of two, and when she isn’t writing her other career is in law enforcement. Marie is a fourteen year veteran dispatch at her local Sheriff’s Office; it is also where she met her husband Barry. Born and currently living in Central Alabama, she enjoys a serene life in the country, but lives for the excitement of large cities.

  Besides writing some of Marie’s other passions include reading, traveling, and family time that includes home cooking. Although Marie has been a storyteller her entire life Be All is her first publication. Marie’s genre includes, but is not limited to, Romantic Suspense. She is currently collaborating on a Romantic Paranormal Thriller series that will release in 2014.

  Marie welcomes you to connect with her.

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  Twitter : @mariewathen

  Email : mariedwathen@gmail.com

  Keep reading for a complimentary excerpt from Danielle Taylor’s Cornered

  Please enjoy a blurb and an excerpt from Danielle Taylor’s Cornered.

  Cornered

  Blurb:

  One girl. Two guys. One choice.

  Leaving England for a free university education in Norway, Gabriella ‘Brie’ Stevens decides it’s time to shed the shy, quiet girl she’s always been. First Brie met Felix; another international student, coming from South Africa. He’s strong and dark and asks her out straight away.

  Next, she meets Eirik; Norwegian, elusive, and he’s got a huge secret he doesn’t want anyone to know. They’re both so different, and they both want her. Eventually she knows she’ll have to choose one, but for now, Brie needs to try to keep from getting Cornered.

  Excerpt:

  My door is ajar when I return after my fairy tale evening and Eirik holds me behind him as he peers through the crack. I feel the muscles in his back tensing. Jacynthe made it sound like she wasn’t going to be coming home tonight, and she wouldn’t leave the door open. Is someone in there who isn’t supposed to be?

  Eirik stiffens unexpectedly and just as swiftly, he relaxes. The lights come on and I see movement on my side of the room. I know exactly who it is – I’d recognise that scent anywhere.

  “So,” Felix growls, pushing up from my bed. “We have one little argument and you go running off to this guy.” A sharp jut of his chin in Eirik’s direction shows how much he despises the Norwegian. “And–” his eyes narrow as they scan me. “What the hell are you wearing?”

  “She is wearing a gown,” Eirik states obviously.

  Felix ignores him, sighing in displeasure. “Let me rephrase myself; why are you dressed like that, Brie.” The extra emphasis on my name is meant to put Eirik off but it doesn’t deter him in the slightest.

  “Brie was upset. She called me, but I couldn’t leave in the middle of my mother’s birthday celebration, so I invited her over.”

  “Birthdays with fancy clothes and diamonds,” Felix mutters, folding his wide arms over his chest. “So what’s the deal here, Brie? We have a row and then you go running off to pretty boy here?”

  “Hey, I did nothing but keep her company!” Eirik’s stance widens, as do my eyes.

  “I bet that’s not all you did!”

  This is getting out of control. Placing myself between them, a hand on Felix’s arms which are still crossed over his chest, and the other on the lapel of Eirik’s jacket, I glance between the pair, unsure of what to do or say to make any of this better. I’m so confused, my mind a swirling mess of wants versus needs, of feelings versus excitement.

  “Stop arguing,” I finally whisper. “Please.”

  They both relax beneath my touch, though only a little.

  “I can’t help this…this need to explore all my options. You both know that I didn’t have things easy growing up, and now, I’m just starting to have a life. I can’t pick one of you, so don’t make me choose.”

  “I’m not backing down, Brie.”

  My head turns towards Felix in question.

  “You wanna see him? That’s fine. But you’re going to keep seeing me, too.”

  “I can agree to those terms,” Eirik says through a frown.

  Now they’ve got me completely confused. “Both?” I say, utter disbelief weaved in my voice.

  They regard each other for a moment, turn to me, and nod.

  “Both,” I repeat, as if saying it over and over again will get my brain to comprehend.

  “Ja, but with reason,” Felix adds. “You can’t sleep with him.” His words and his face are brimming with malice.

  “So then she can’t sleep with you either,” Eirik counters, placing a hand over mine on his chest. “There can be no…” He pauses, eyes narrowed as he searches for the next part of his speech.

  “Penetration?” This from Felix, who takes a possessive hold of my other hand.

  “Oh my God,” I moan, wishing I had both hands free to cover the bright red blush spreading over my face.

  “Ah, I would maybe have chosen something less vulgar, given more time to come up with one, but yes. If Brie wants anything else, I won’t say no to her.”

  Holy shit!

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