Chapter 19

The corridor felt lonelier than ever as Jennifer walked, her steps heavy with the weight of her emotions as she tried to ignore her embarrassment. She hurried up the stairs, planning to spend the rest of the day, or maybe her life, hiding in her chambers.

Entering her room, Jen slammed the door and threw herself onto her bed, picking up the pillow and screaming into it. It didn"t do a whole lot to vent her frustration, but it was a start. She couldn"t believe that sneaky fae had gotten her to admit she was in love with Cam before she had even told Cam.

A knock sounded on the door and startled her. She put the pillow down and called uncertainly, "Hello?"

"Lass? It"s me. We need to speak."

Jennifer"s heart quickened as she opened the door and took in the sight of him, apprehension and hope fluttering within her.

Cam stepped forward, his gaze meeting hers. "We need to talk about what just happened," he began, his voice gentle yet determined. "I want to understand how you're feeling and where we stand."

Jennifer"s cheeks felt flushed, her heart pounding within her chest. She appreciated Cam"s willingness to confront the situation head-on, even if it made her nervous. With a deep breath, she nodded and gestured for him to sit with her at the small table by the window.

As they settled into the intimate space, their eyes locked, and the unspoken connection between them grew palpable. The weight of their unspoken feelings hung in the air, begging for acknowledgment.

"I care for you deeply, Cam. In fact, I"m falling in love with you," Jennifer admitted, her voice laced with tenderness. "When I"m with you, everything feels right. But I also feel a loss knowing I can never go back to my own time."

"I am fallin" for you too, Jen," he admitted. "It hurts that I cannae change the fae"s actions that are making you so sad." His voice was filled with sincerity. "But I promise you this: You will never be alone. We might not be able to time, but together, we can forge a new future, and the Donald clan will always be your family."

Her heart swelled at his words, the tenderness in his voice touching her soul. "I don"t know what the future holds, Cam," she confessed, her voice tinged with apprehension and acceptance. "But I have a feeling Dub Sith was right in his choice to bring me here, even if his methods were questionable." She smiled up at him.

"Do you mean that?" He studied her face.

Jen nodded, never breaking eye contact. She wanted him to gather her in his arms and kiss her, but she wasn"t going to force it. He would need to make that first move; she was still too shaken by their previous encounter to push him into something he didn't want.

Cam"s roughened fingertips grazed Jennifer"s cheek, sending shivers down her spine. His voice, laced with his rich Scottish accent, whispered into the heated silence, weaving a seductive spell around her. "You are a bonnie lass, Jen," he murmured, his voice husky and low. "A flame that sets my soul ablaze with desire. The way you look at me, the way you touch me... it drives me to madness."

Jennifer"s breath hitched as Cam"s words washed over her, his accent adding a layer of allure to his seductive confession. She felt the heat of his body drawing closer, their energies intertwining like tendrils of flame.

In the flickering light of the hearth, their lips met in a passionate union. Their kiss was filled with an intensity born from weeks of repressed longing, their tongues exploring with unrestrained hunger.

Jen pressed her body to his, reveling in the electric currents that surged between them. Cam"s strong arms enveloped her, drawing her closer, and their hearts seemed to beat in unison.

Cam held Jennifer close as he kissed her. Jen felt as though she had waited ages for this moment. Her body ached for him.

"I want you, Cam," she said.

"Do you?" he asked, his eyes twinkling teasingly.

"Badly," she said.

"I"m glad, because I want you just as much, lass." Cam"s words came out in a breath against her lips, and he moved to devour her once more. A moment later, Cam broke the kiss and turned Jennifer around in his arms. He pulled her back against his strong chest, and she moaned with pleasure as he kissed her neck. It made her entire body tingle, flooding it with anticipation. His large hands moved over her breasts, massaging and touching.

"Oh, Cam," she moaned, melting with the feelings that flooded her. She had no idea how she was still on her feet; her legs felt like jelly.

"Jen, I've wanted to touch you like this for so long," Cam groaned as he groped her body and planted kisses in the sensitive spots behind her ear and down her neck.

He moved his hands from her breasts and down her sides and then began to unlace the tight strings of her gown. "You look mighty fine in the clan tartan, lass, but if I donnae get you out of this dress immediately, I"ll be rippin" it to shreds." Jen gasped as she felt his hands on her skin, sliding off her dress and undergarments. Before long, Jennifer stood naked in front of him. His gaze dragged over her with hunger in his eyes. "You are bonnie," he growled, his voice husky as he stared at her.

"It's my turn," she said, grinning wickedly. She wasn"t about to be the only one naked in the room. With quick movements, Jennifer unbuckled Cam's belt, and let it drop. To her surprise, the plaid kilt dropped to the floor with it. Knowing the kilt was important, she picked it up and draped it over the back of the chair and then gazed back at him, biting her lip in anticipation. His long tunic shielded what she wanted to see most.

She slowly pulled the tunic up his body, revealing strong, six-pack abs. Then she pulled it up farther, and he bent so she could get it over his broad shoulders and toss it onto the floor. Cam stood naked before her, and she got her fill. Jen bit her lower lip as she took in the rugged, chiseled man. His manhood stood erect and remarkable.

"You're perfection," she said, admiring him.

"And you"re a morsel," he murmured as he pulled her back into his arms. Their naked bodies pressed against each other.

Jen marveled at the feeling of her taut nipples pressed against his strong chest. She tilted her head back and Cam claimed her mouth again. He kissed her with an aggressive desire that mirrored her own.

Cam picked her up in his arms and Jen felt small and light, which no man in her own time could have done with such an effect. She was a tall, formidable figure, so to have a man who was bigger and stronger than her was everything.

He tossed her onto her bed. "I want to be inside you," he said, his voice full of desire.

"I want that, too," she breathed, her eyes half-lidded as she gazed up at him.

He positioned himself between her thighs and pressed his lips against her nipple, licking and caressing. Jen arched her back, allowing him access to her every inch. His kisses were greedy but soft.

Jennifer's arousal was beyond what she expected. The familiar pulsing between her thighs began to throb. She couldn"t wait any longer and took matters into her own hands.

She wrapped her fingers around his hard cock and stroked him.

"Oh, lass," Cam groaned breathlessly, his eyelids fluttering closed.

Jen guided Cam's cock toward her center, aching to have him inside her. His tip pressed against her opening, and she couldn"t believe how wet she already was. She moaned in pleasure at the decadence waiting for them.

Cam kissed her, and at that moment, he slowly entered her.

"Oh… oh… Cam," Jennifer whispered, overwhelmed at the feeling of him.

Cam pressed his face into her shoulder, lightly kissing as he moved deep within her. His moans were equal to her own in breathless abandon.

He moved his hips back and forth, swaying slowly in the rhythmic dance of lovemaking. Jennifer pressed her fingertips against Cam's back, feeling every contour of his strong muscles.

She opened her thighs wider, letting him in deeper. Every stroke built the orgasm in her, and she was panting as he increased his speed. She was so close.

"Oh, fuck. Oh, Cam, I'm going to come," she gasped.

"Mm, I want you to come, lass. Come for me," Cam growled as he lifted himself. "Open your eyes, lass. I want to see you," he ordered. He moved faster, dipping his cock in and out of her in rapid succession as she did as he asked, meeting his gaze.

"Oh, oh—" Jennifer sputtered. Her hands clawed at the sheets, twisting them in her hands. Her body convulsed and shook, her legs tightening around Cam. The ecstasy exploded in a tremor as she reached her peak.

She melted into the bed as she allowed the blissful frenzy to wash over her.

"Mmm, lass. You are a fiery woman," Cam said huskily as he watched her riding out her pleasure.

Cam moved even faster now, his pelvis swaying in rapid, short maneuvers. Jen moaned in response. Cam's eyes closed and his jaw dropped open slightly as he pounded into her. Finally, his body shook as he called, "Jen!"

Jennifer felt him go rigid inside her and it sent her over the edge again as she clung to him, holding him tightly as he released inside of her. His arms flexed on either side of her as he held himself up so he wouldn"t crush her, but she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him down into her, wanting to feel his weight.

They panted, their hearts racing together as they recovered from their activity. Cam slid from her and gathered Jen into his arms, kissing her forehead. The flames in the hearth crackled and danced, mirroring the intensity of their connection, and the world outside ceased to exist.

Glistening with a sheen of passion, they sank deeper into the bed, their ragged breaths melding into a symphony of satisfaction. The room was filled with a serene stillness, broken only by the crackling of the hearth as they basked in the afterglow of their fiery union.