Total pages in book: 84
Estimated words: 80982 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 405(@200wpm)___ 324(@250wpm)___ 270(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 80982 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 405(@200wpm)___ 324(@250wpm)___ 270(@300wpm)
I’d told myself it didn’t matter. I didn’t need a man.
I had the boys. My parents. My friends and my career. That was all I really needed. But the second I saw the look of hunger in Walker’s eyes, I realized just how wrong I was. “Walker.”
It came out in barely a whisper, but it was enough to break the trance.
His hand lifted slowly, like he was giving me time to stop him, but I didn’t move. I wanted to feel his hands on me, so I just sat there, staring into his beautiful, longing eyes, as he leaned in closer.
I knew what was coming.
I could see it in his eyes, feel it in his touch, and my heart started to pound. After a moment, his resistance broke, and he leaned in, pressing his lips to mine. The kiss started slow and easy, like we both understood exactly what we were stepping into and chose it anyway. His hand slid from my jaw to the back of my neck, fingers threading just slightly into my hair as he pulled me closer.
I felt it all.
The warmth of him, the steadiness, and most of all, the way he held back just enough that I knew if I stepped away, he’d let me. No questions asked. But I didn’t step away. Instead, I leaned in without thinking. I let my fingers trail along the curves of his ever-so-defined chest and relished in the sensation of having him so close.
This is what I’d been missing.
It was both thrilling and absolutely terrifying.
His mouth moved against mine, and he pulled me even closer. A light whimper vibrated through my lips as his hand tightened at the back of my neck, holding me there.
A wave of need washed over me and settled low in my stomach, spreading slow and warm through the rest of me. My fingers curled into his shirt, feeling his strength beneath my hands as he deepened the kiss.
Right then and there, everything else faded away, and it was just him and me, tangled in each other’s arms. And I couldn’t help but wonder if this could be the start of something more, that maybe I hadn’t lost my chance after all.
And then, without any warning, Walker pulled back, breaking our embrace. My eyes opened, and I looked up at him. My breath caught when I saw the warring in his gaze. I remained silent, and my heart ached when I saw that warring look turn to anguish.
His voice was low and tortured as he whispered, “I didn’t plan this… I was…”
Before he could finish his sentence, I placed the palms of my hands on his chest as I pressed my mouth against his, silencing him with a kiss. I felt his muscles stiffen and feared he’d push me away, but he didn’t. Instead, he kissed me back.
His hand dove into my hair, his fingers clutching the nape of my neck as he pulled me closer. A low, needful groan vibrated through his chest as he delved deeper into my mouth, and I could barely keep my composure as a wave of indescribable desire crashed over me.
I’d never wanted a man like I wanted him at that moment. I thought he was feeling the same, but just as I inched closer, he eased back and pulled himself free from our embrace.
Without a word, he reached down, took my hand in his, and pulled me up off the couch and down the hall to my bedroom. The lamp in the corner was the only light, and it gave the room a slight glow as we stood there, staring into each other’s eyes. Neither of us had planned this. We were just talking, but the chemistry, the unmistakable attraction, could not be denied.
“I need you to be sure about this,” he whispered, the warmth of his breath caressing my cheek. I could see the longing in his eyes, the same longing I felt deep inside of me.
“I am.”
The words had barely left my lips when his mouth crashed against mine again. We both let go of our doubts and just let ourselves get lost in the moment. The tips of his fingers trailed along my spine, and I arched towards him, seeking the heat of his touch.
He continued to kiss me, and I could feel a fire burning deep inside me, smoldering as it spread through my body. The feeling only grew more intense when he reached for the hem of my t-shirt. As he pulled it from my body, I felt the palm of his hand linger over my bare flesh, making me shiver with anticipation.
It had been so long since I’d been with a man. Longer than I cared to admit. Dan and I had stopped being intimate months before I discovered the affair. I should’ve realized it was a sign that something was wrong, but I honestly didn’t care. I already had enough on my plate, and I was relieved when he’d stopped pursuing me.