Free Consumed by Julia Crane

mind.”
    Rourk laced his fingers with hers and they walked outside. “Well, I’m here now. All yours for the weekend.”
    Keegan narrowed her eyes. “You better be all mine forever.”
    Rourk grinned and shook his head. “You know I am.”
    “Are you hungry? Do you want to go out to eat or just head to the apartment?” Keegan asked, her heart fluttering at the thought of taking him home.
    “Let’s just head to your place. It was a long flight. I can always cook us something to eat.”
    When they got to her Jeep, she handed Rourk the keys. “You can drive. You need to learn your way around since you will be visiting me so often.”
    Rourk grabbed the keys and threw his bag in the back seat. He had to push the seat back quit a bit. “You are tiny.”
    Keegan blushed. “Well, female elves aren’t known for being huge.”
    “I think you are perfect.” Rourk leaned over and kissed her softly. She loved how she felt when their bodies connected. She couldn’t wait to get him back to the apartment.
    Keegan caught him up on her visit with her mom. She pretty much chattered non-stop until they reached her apartment. Once they pulled in, Keegan suddenly felt shy and nervous.
    Her hands shook a little as she unlocked the front door. She flung the door open and dramatically announced. “This is it! My first home of my own.”
    Rourk stepped through the doorway and looked around. The living room was brightly decorated, showing off Keegan’s personality—which was a stark contrast to his plain room. He took in the black couch with purple and pink throw pillows in front of a big flat screen TV. The floors were hardwood with strategically placed throw rugs in bright colors. There was a lime green ball hanging down from the ceiling as the light. He really hoped she didn't plan to decorate their place like this.
    “So what do think?” Keegan’s face lit up and her eyes sparkled.
    “It’s interesting. It certainly looks like it belongs to you,” he answered honestly.
    Keegan clapped her hands together. “I love it. My mom and I had so much fun decorating.”
    “Where do you want me to put my bag?” Rourk asked.
    “You can just leave it by the door or put it in my room down the hall.”
    Rourk tried to hide his surprise. He set the bag down by the door. He hadn’t even thought of their sleeping arrangements.
    “Do you want to eat first?”
    “Sure, I’m hungry.”
    “Me too.” Keegan opened the fridge. “How does a frozen pizza sound? We can watch TV and eat.”
    “That works. Do you need me to help with anything?”
    “Nope. Do you want a soda?”
    Rourk walked into the kitchen and took the can of soda from her hand and set it down on the counter. “I just want to look at you for a moment.”
    Keegan felt her face flush. “Umm, ok. That’s kinda weird.”
    “I missed you so much.” Rourk took his finger and lightly traced the side of her face, sending shivers through her body.
    “Me too.” Keegan’s voice was barely over a whisper.
    Rourk wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. He laid his chin on her head and inhaled. “I love the way you smell.”
    Keegan wiggled to get her head out from under his chin and looked up at him. “I love you.”
    Rourk smiled, “You better get that pizza in the oven. I know you get cranky when you are hungry.”
    She swatted him on the arm. “Well, if someone hadn’t come in and interrupted me.” She pushed him out of the kitchen. “I’ll be out in a minute.”
    Keegan watched him through the doorway while she unwrapped the pizza. She was afraid she was dreaming and someone was going to pinch her and she would wake up. It was all too good to be true. She threw the pizza in the oven and hurried out to join him on the couch. She didn’t want to be apart from him, even momentarily.
    She sat down and felt the electricity race through her body when her thigh touched his. She wanted to drag him into the bedroom, but figured she would let him make the first