Total pages in book: 44
Estimated words: 40297 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 201(@200wpm)___ 161(@250wpm)___ 134(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 40297 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 201(@200wpm)___ 161(@250wpm)___ 134(@300wpm)
“Morning, baby.” I traced her lower lip as she stretched, her body arching sweetly against mine. The motion tightened everything in me, heating my blood so swiftly it felt like fire was coursing through my veins.
“Good morning,” she echoed softly, her voice still husky from sleep. Her gaze cleared gradually and she took in our surroundings, the scattered clothes on the floor, and my bare chest beneath her palm.
I ran my hand up her spine, wishing I didn’t have to urge her out of bed. “Unfortunately, you’ve got training soon. Need to get moving.”
A flicker of surprise crossed her expression, her eyes widening slightly as she pushed herself up onto an elbow to look at me more clearly. “You know what time I have training?”
My mouth quirked up at the corner. “I know everything about you, baby. Should’ve figured that out by now.”
Her cheeks flushed faintly, and she dipped her gaze away for just a second as she giggled softly. “Of course you do.”
I leaned in, close enough that my breath brushed warm against her lips. “Believe me, I’d rather keep you right here all day, tangled up in these sheets with me. But we both have shit to deal with.”
She laughed softly again, the corners of her mouth kicking up playfully. “Maybe we should play hooky…just this once.”
“Trust me,” I drawled, my voice low and rough as my fingers tightened possessively on her hip. “If I thought you actually meant that, I’d already be inside you.”
I fucking loved it when that innocent little blush stained her cheeks. Especially when it was because I’d said something dirty and the spark of heat in her eyes pushed the limits of my control.
Sighing, I gave her another quick kiss, then smacked her delectable ass lightly. “Come on. I’m gonna feed you so you don’t collapse halfway through training.”
Cecily laughed again and shifted to climb out of bed. I couldn’t tear my eyes off her as she grabbed my T-shirt from the floor and slipped it over her head, the soft fabric falling loosely around her bare thighs. Then she gathered up her clothes and padded into the en suite bathroom.
I forced myself to get up after her and make my way to the kitchen as she moved to wash up and dressed. It took a few minutes to get breakfast going—scrambled eggs, lean turkey sausage, whole-grain toast, and fresh fruit. Every item I placed on her plate was intentional, carefully balanced nutrition tailored specifically for an athlete’s performance. I’d made sure I knew exactly what her body needed, so I could take care of my girl.
When she joined me at the table, her eyes widened slightly at the meal I’d laid out. She glanced up, surprise and warmth spreading softly across her features.
“Wow,” she murmured softly, something deeper shifting beneath her quiet words. “How did you know what to make?”
I sat across from her and winked. “Research.”
Her smile turned brighter, and her eyes softened with affection. “You’re kind of amazing, you know that?”
“Just so long as we’re clear on that,” I teased.
Cecily rolled her eyes, but her smile didn’t dim as she ate. Watching her was distracting in the best way, my attention constantly snagging on the curve of her lips and the delicate line of her neck as she swallowed. My thoughts drifted dangerously to how she’d felt beneath me last night, the breathless sounds she’d made when she shattered for me. It took every ounce of restraint I had left not to drag her straight back to bed.
When she finished eating, I drove her back to her house so she could get changed for training. We didn’t talk much on the drive, but it wasn’t an empty silence. The air between us felt thick with what we were building, but also comfortable. I held her hand, our fingers laced together and resting on the center console.
Before she climbed out of the SUV, I tugged to turn her back toward me. “You have lessons tonight here at the facility?”
She cocked her head to the side and stared at me for a moment, then shook it slowly. “I’m not even going to ask how you know that.”
I grinned. “I’ll pick you up there when you're done. Pack a bag and bring it with you.”
Her lips parted slightly, her eyes widening as heat bloomed in her cheeks again, but she didn’t argue. Instead, she nodded once, a soft agreement that sent my pulse racing again.
I leaned in, capturing her mouth in a kiss that promised exactly what tonight would hold. It was deep and slow as I tasted her fully, savoring how she melted into me without hesitation. When I finally pulled back, her breathing was uneven, and her eyes were glazed.
She blinked, clearing away the fog of lust. Then she silently watched me as I exited the SUV and came around to open her door.