Total pages in book: 83
Estimated words: 81285 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 406(@200wpm)___ 325(@250wpm)___ 271(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 81285 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 406(@200wpm)___ 325(@250wpm)___ 271(@300wpm)
“That’s more than okay.”
She held my gaze for a moment, and just like that, the room went quiet, and the air itself seemed to hold its breath. That invisible line we’d been circling for days finally gave way.
I didn’t rush it.
I wanted to. I really, really wanted to.
But I took it slow. I stepped closer, slow enough for her to inch back, but she didn’t. I lifted my hand to her jaw, lightly brushing the pad of my thumb along her cheek, and the second I felt her lean into it, that was it. I leaned in, pressed my mouth to hers, and kissed her, slow and easy.
She made a soft, little whimper against my mouth as she slid her hands into my jacket and pulled me closer. And just like that, a fire was set deep inside me, one that had been burning since the night she walked into the Vault with my brother, and I knew then I’d never get enough of her.
I lowered my hands to her neck and pulled her closer, needing to feel her body against mine. I backed her against the counter and delved deeper into her mouth. Her hands dove into my hair, then moved down my neck. Then my shoulders and back.
Fuck.
This was no longer just a kiss. This was more. Much more.
And if I didn’t stop now, it was about to turn into something I wasn’t sure she was ready for, until she eased back, breaking the kiss, and whispered, “You didn’t show me the bedroom.”
“I’m pretty sure I did.”
“You could show me again.”
We were about to cross a line.
When I saw the look of hunger in her eyes, I knew she wanted this just as much as I did. “You sure about that?”
“I am, but it’s okay if you’re not.” A sexy smirk crept across her face. “I mean, after that first kiss, I can see why you’d be apprehensive.”
“Apprehensive?”
“It’s okay. I know first times can be intimidating.”
“Ah, you’re fucking with me.”
“Just a little,” she giggled.
“I see how it is.” I leaned down, slipped my arm around her waist, and her laughing grew even louder when I tossed her over my shoulder, popping her playfully on the ass as I started for the bedroom. “That’s it. Keep laughing.”
“What are you doing?” she screeched, trying to wiggle out of my arms.
“I’m giving you what you asked for.” Once I reached the bed, I lowered her feet to the floor and announced, “You wanted to see it, so here it is.”
“So, this is where the magic happens.”
“This is where I sleep, babe.” I slipped my arm around her waist and pulled her against my chest. “Never brought another woman here.”
“Seriously?”
“Seriously.”
Her eyes danced with desire as she watched me lower my mouth to hers, silencing her rebuttal with a deep, demanding kiss. Every touch of her tongue only made my need grow more intense. I wound my hand up to the nape of her neck and tangled my fist in her hair, giving it a slight tug. Her lips opened in a small gasp, giving me even better access to her perfect mouth.
She ran her fingers through my hair, pulling me toward her and returning my kiss with fervor. From the start, I had suspected the pull I felt toward her was mutual. Any time we were close, I could feel it lingering under the surface, but I didn’t push. I was patient, and if this kiss was any indication, my efforts had paid off, and she wanted me just as much as I wanted her.
“Mmm…” She moaned into my mouth as my free hand grabbed her ass and pulled her closer. That little moan made my cock so hard my jeans could barely constrain me. I could feel a little smile play on her lips as she ground her hips against mine, clearly enjoying my growing arousal.
I kept her head pulled back as I trailed my lips down her throat, nipping and sucking at the sensitive flesh. I heard her breath catch as I reached the nook of her neck and collarbone. For reasons I couldn’t begin to explain, this woman had me on edge. I burned for her, and with every touch, she stoked the fucking fire. She shifted her hips forward, grinding against my ever-hardening cock.
I hungered for more.
More of her little moans.
More of her intoxicating scent.
More of her touch. I wanted my hands on every inch of her. Her face. Her shoulders. Her breasts. Her warm, wet heat. I ran my tongue along the curve of her neck as she moaned, “Luke.”
I took that as my cue to slip off my jacket and tossed it on the dresser.
She immediately reached for the hem of my t-shirt. A sexy smirk crept across her lips as she lifted it over my head and tossed it to the floor. Her pupils grew wide as her gaze burned across my muscular chest and various tattoos, and it was clear from her expression that she liked what she saw.