"W-what?" I whispered out in complete disbelief, staring at him as if he grew two heads.

Maybe I hadn't heard him right. I probably got water in my ear, that's it.

"I love you, Layla." he repeated, my mouth falling open in shock, "I don't know if you think this is too soon or not but, I don't want to wait months to tell you because, I love you today, right now."

He grabbed my hand pulling me into him, my arms hooking around his neck, my legs around his waist.

My eyes grew wide a bit at his words, my heart beating faster. He did say that, Landon told me he loves me and I wanted to hear it again. I knew he cared about me, that he would do anything in his power to protect me. But, I just never thought of him saying the actual word. And now that he has I'm actually speechless.

Mia asked awaiting.

When I thought about it, Landon has been the only person in years to bring me such happiness. To awaken such a living spirit inside of me and to except me for how I came to him. He's never judged me nor expected anything from me. Never looked at me with shame and praised me every chance he got. He's cared for me plenty of times making sure I was alright.

I've never had that so I didn't even have to think anymore, "I-I love you." I said, looking into his hazel eyes.

He grinned brightly before kissing me but, I broke it shortly after, "S-say it again."

He chuckled, letting one of his hands keep us afloat while his other cupped my cheek, "I love you." I smiled, "And every time you smile it makes me feel so happy and every time you laugh I never want to stop hearing it." he went on making me turn red in the face.

"You can show such compassion and caring even after everything you went through, you're strong, beautiful and I love you, Layla." he chuckled at the end, leaning forward and pecking my lips quickly.

My eyes involuntarily teared up before our lips met again in an ardent need. A kiss that would top all the others. It was hard, filled with love, passion and desire. We fit together perfectly, moving together in a rhythm that left me breathless. My hands threaded into his hair, bringing him courageously into me. His lips felt soft and shot sparks all throughout my body.

When we pulled apart, we stared at one another, his shining with such happiness. Mine probably looked the same as I felt a surge of adrenaline run through me. And I pulled him back to me so our lips could meet together once again, urgently. This time he broke into a grin before kissing me more rough and hungry, warming my lips up.

After pulling away a third time, I still wanted more and blushed at the thought. But, I didn't seem to be the only one. Landon's eyes were filled with such lust, his eyes clouded with want. He gripped my hips to take me off of him and grabbed my hand. We weren't far out into the lake so he started to swim back, with me right beside him.

He seemed quite in a hurry as well, which made me laugh a bit as we neared land. Forgetting all about the fact that I came in here with nothing but, my undergarments.

"Landon." I started to say as we reached shore and I was met with the cool breeze, he pulled me along out of the water.

It didn't seem he heard me as he was more focused on getting back to the rock, "Land-" I stopped mid sentence when he lifted me up to place me down on the boulder and just like before fitting himself between my legs.

Then he brought me into another kiss, his lust clearly overpowering everything. My own lust not being any help as I invited his lips to meet with mine. I felt his tongue run over my bottom one before shoving past my lips, kissing me deeper. I started to breathe faster when he placed his hands on my thighs, caressing them. It caused such a radiating warmth within me by him.

And I was flustered by how rough he was kissing me but, also by how gentle it was at the same time. My hands were at my sides so I warily moved them around his neck.

Then he gripped my hips to bring me into him, our kiss breaking, "Landon." I moaned in surprise at the rush of pleasure that ripped through me.

We were hip to hip, so I felt everything. Our thin layer of clothing not helping. It was like a fire was lit and not even I could put it out. He moved from my lips, to kiss down my jawline. Another soft moan escaped me, while he trailed kisses down my neck not forgetting to kiss my mark. That's where he lingered the most, sucking, biting and kissing it.

It all sent such a shooting pleasure throughout me that it was almost overwhelming. Especially when he brought me further into him by my thighs, his front pressing against mine again. Sending waves of pleasure through the both of us. My mind was so hazy right now and all I could think about was Landon and how good he was making me feel.

"Layla." he groaned into my ear, kissing down my neck, "The scent of your arousal is driving me crazy." he growled into my neck, causing me to only be aroused more.

I knew I wasn't ready but, I couldn't help it. From our position to how he's kissing me, how could I not be. Plus the fact that he told me he loves me for the first time amplified how I felt when he touched me. He left small kisses down my chest stopping at my breast. A gasp left my lips as he placed a kiss on the top of each one, my heart speeding up.

He lifted his head to look me in the eyes. They were swirling with black, Jake fighting for control. Mine no doubt looked the same as Mia begged for us to be mated. Right here, right now, just like that I felt myself getting more aroused.

He gripped my hips tightly before placing them on either side of me, "Fuck, Layla." he squeezed his eyes shut before reopening them.

Then he kissed me again and I nearly fell back if he hadn't brought his hand behind my back to catch me. My legs wrapped around his waist before he broke the kiss just as fast as he started it. Stepping away from me, leaving me feeling cold and sad. The wind blew and I wrapped my arms around my stomach. My head clearing up from the haziness.

"S-sorry." I muttered, my eyes meeting the ground, my breathing coming out fast, Mia also whimpered.

My heart got that pinching feeling when something hurts you. Then Landon cupped my face again to make me look at him.

"Don't, don't be sorry, you didn't do anything wrong I just." he sighed and my eyebrows creased together, "I can't control myself when you're aroused as much as you were right now." he looked me in the eyes, "I want to be fair to you remember."

With that I put my head in his chest feeling extremely embarrassed. I heard him chuckle before stroking my hair and kissing the top of my head. When he released me I lifted my head to look at him. His eyes raked over my body before an emotion flashed through his eyes.

"Let's get you covered." he stated, grabbing his shirt off the rock and slipping it over me.

Even though mine was perfectly fine I liked wearing his, "Mine." he whispered, once it was on.

He had such a possessiveness to his tone it made me wonder why he got like this so fast. I smiled and he pushed some hair behind my ears. Before he pecked my lips a little long, turning away to grab his pants to put back on. After, he turned to me, to lift me off the boulder and set me down. He handed me my pants and I started to put them on, before picking my shoes up.

"You hungry?" he asked, holding his hand out to me, holding his shoes and my shirt in the other.

"Yeah." I replied, slipping my hand into his and we started walking back the way we came.

While we walked together we stole glances at one another. It made me smile, feeling nothing but, content and happiness. I've never had such a day where I smiled so much. And today was definitely that day.

Because, Landon made it so and I really do love him for that and for everything.