Sean Brosnan's POV

As fragile as a butterfly's wings, so fragile was the girl who fell asleep in my arms. She returned with a bright light and hope for me to escape the darkness. With her spoiled voice and husky, seductive whisper, she made a promise to show me what love really is. With sincerity, without betrayal or pain.

Briana Clooney.....

No one has a pair of beads as beautiful as hers. They were grayish-blue, like the most beautiful pearls I'd ever seen. That's why I called her Pearl; she was my pearl. The long, straight brown hair that framed her face was the finest hair I had ever touched, and its fragrance even outshone the wild flowers that grew in the forest.

As soon as I got to know her, I was mesmerized by her strong nature that turned into a spoiled one when she was around me. I loved, whenever it was, when Briana held me close. Even though I was working and full of sweat, she would not hesitate to press her clean body against my sweaty body. Remembering her white dress getting dirty after she hugged me made me immediately want to lay her down on the ground and kiss that adorable face until I was satisfied.

In her deep sleep, Briana moved gently and then brought her smooth palm over my stomach. It tested me badly, but I couldn't touch her before I could confirm the feelings between us. I had to know that the feelings I had for her weren't just the whims of my lonely self longing for the presence of a woman. As for Briana, I don't expect her to misjudge her love as a form of gratitude to a man who saved her life.

"Sean ...." That spoiled, husky voice sounded as her beautiful eyelids opened.

"Pearl..." I whispered. Bringing that warm body closer to me, she sent a pleasant flow—a flow that revived something that had long been dead inside me.

"For a moment I forgot that I was the girl who was trapped in the forest and lost her memory," she said while looking at me with amusement. I stroked that smooth cheek with my thumb; very quickly it blushed and warmed up in response to my touch. "I want to be around you, Sean."

Damn it, there's never been a woman who's given herself up so willingly to be by my side. No other than Briana Tanner.

"Someday you'll get bored and leave too, Pearl, but I'll never stop you; you deserve a much better life than being cooped up in the woods with me," I said, not wanting her to be cooped up in the woods with me. "I said, not wanting to go too far.

"Sean." Briana reprimanded me with an annoyed, bent face, "Punish me if I break my promise; being cooped up with you in the forest is the only thing I want, Sean."

Slowly, my fingers descended to touch her split chin. Such a beautiful form; how did Briana get it? Her features were so pure and beautiful without any gaps.

"I have your word, Pearl," I said before I gave Briana a good morning kiss on her luscious lips. She hides her beauty by closing her eyelids, then sinks down and returns every gentle caress I give her.

It was hard for us to separate, but things had to go slowly. Briana and I are just starting out, and I don't want us to rush into this relationship. I'm going to enjoy every step of the way.

After a pleasant morning, I had to get ready for my work. Today for the first time I wanted to stay longer in bed and forget about the woodpile waiting for me in the backyard. My desire to work was slightly diminished by the beautiful angel lying in bed. She's doing everything in her power to make me stay up until noon to fondle her on the bed.

But I couldn't. If I went back to bed and touched her just a little, then I'm sure the passion I've harbored for her all this time would rebel and overpower my common sense. I want something special with Briana; the love and passion that go hand in hand will be the spice for the hot romance that will happen in due time.

I'm willing to wait to get that.

While I was busy working, I heard faint steps in between the sound of the wood chipper. Briana appeared from behind and hugged my body intimately as usual. I growled, feeling a pair of solid chunks pressed tightly against my back and testing my manly side.

Damn it.

"Pearl," I called. I pulled the cord, and the engine shut down. Briana looked at me with a pair of gray eyes as I turned around. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I missed you," she whispered before hugging me back. I smiled, then kissed the top of his head and gave him time to hold me until he was satisfied.

"Are you going to be working until the afternoon?" he asked.

"I think so; I have some furniture to finish today," I replied.

Briana lifted her face to look at me, but unfortunately that sweet face was bent. "So we can't go for a walk?"

I smiled amusedly, "You want to go for a walk?" I asked.

Briana nodded, "Hmmm," she murmured. "Every day I wait for you to keep your promise."

Briana nodded, "Hmmm," she murmured. "Every day I wait for you to keep your promise."

Oh, I almost forgot that the other day I promised to take her to town. I couldn't possibly keep this sweet angel locked up in my shack all day. She should see Cherokee and get acquainted with the people here.

"Alright, I'll finish my work before evening, and then we'll go for a walk as I promised," I said.

A big smile broke out on her beautiful face. I took in that face while looking at the warm twinkle in her eyes, feeling like something frozen inside my heart was melting after looking into those beautiful eyes.

"Where are you taking me tonight?" she asked.

"Anywhere," I replied, whispering.

Briana stood on tiptoe as she draped her arms around my neck. "What are we going to do?"

"Anything."

Suddenly my voice turned hoarse; I couldn't help but pull that face away and guide Briana's lips to mine. She fucking feels so soft and sweet. I sipped her lips slowly, fearing that my sharp teeth would accidentally hurt her lips.

A blush spreads across Briana's white face after our intimate kiss is over. I removed my palms from her face and smiled amusedly at the black stain on her cheek, a stain she got from my dirty hands. Instead of looking ugly, she looked even more adorable with the black stains on her white cheeks.

"What's so funny?" asked Briana, grumbling.

I pecked the tip of her nose and said, "Just a minute." I moved away from Briana and picked up my T-shirt that was on the table. Briana's forehead furrowed deeply when I came back to her with the shirt in my hand.

"Sean?" She was confused.

I held her chin with my clean fingertips and then carefully began to wipe the black stain on Briana's cheek. She smiled amusedly when she realized what I was doing to her cheek, but instead of getting angry, she enjoyed it and even wanted more.

"You're very handsome up close," she said suddenly.

My heart beat faster as I cleaned his face. God, I thought it had stopped working all this time, but after Briana showed up, my heart kept beating excitedly and almost exploded when she seduced me with her husky voice.

"How about from afar?" I asked.

A nosy look appeared on her face. "Horrible," Briana replied.

I stopped wiping the stain off her face and tickled the adorable girl's waist with my fingers. Briana laughed out loud and tried to pull away, until she finally managed to break free and stick out her tongue to tease me.

Oh my!

"Finish your work, Tarzan, or you won't be able to keep your promise to me this afternoon," she said.

I smiled an amused smile as I watched Briana enter the house with her tiny steps. I licked my suddenly dry bottom lip; Briana's sweet taste was still there, and it was hard to forget. Alright, get back to work, Sean, or you won't

Take that beautiful angel for a walk this afternoon.