Page 66 of Slapshot Bride

I want to object, but I know he wouldn’t budge. Easton gets what he wants. Always.

“I spoke to my brother today. On call.” I look at him. “He’s been worried. Told him I would see him soon. I mean… as soon as I get my shit together.”

He nods, picks up his bag from where it has been sitting on the floor by the back door, and starts to walk past my lounger toward the house. He pauses.

He leans down and he kisses me on the temple.

It's soft.

I sit on the lounger and stare at the pool, replaying our exchange. The kiss comes to mind first. A shiver wracks my body.

And his mouth… Lord…

I swallow.

I sit for a few more minutes. Then I pick up the notebook.

I cross out photography and getting my life back on the top of the page.

I write a new line.

Today, I started. Then I add today’s date to mark the start.

13

EASTON

Whatever It Takes

Aday off, finally.

The past week has been a killer. More like a trip to hell, with Coach Brennan running the breakout drills until everyone involved regrets being born.

I stretch my sore limbs in bed, grateful for the break. But then, my arm lands on her soft body.

I freeze.

Memories of the previous night pour in. We had dinner, and I retired to bed immediately. My body had gone limp the moment my eyes closed. And I last recall seeing her heading toward her bedroom for a shower.

She came back.

My chest stirs, and a small smile tugs at my lips. She loves my bed, and she came back, without invitation.

This realization has me rolling over and draping my arm around her mid-section. She’s in one of my tees as usual, and it has ridden up, revealing the smooth creamy skin of her thighs, and Lord knows I can’t look away.

Damn. This woman is going to be my downfall.

What I’d give to put my mouth all over her…

These thoughts travel to my cock, and I feel it growing in my briefs.

I pull her close and nuzzle her neck. She lets out a whimper that goes straight to my cock, and my lips take over.

I kiss her neck, sucking gently.

“Mmm…” she murmurs, still asleep.

I smile and settle back into bed, just content to have her here, in my arms, sleeping peacefully. I press a kiss to her head, drinking in her sweet fragrance.