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“True,” Tori said and laughed.

When he whistled, all four dogs raced from wherever they were and looked to Tobias, obviously expecting treats. He picked up the puppies and placed them in the enclosure. They ran in circles, tumbling over each other to fight over a toy.

“Let’s see how long that lasts.” Tobias sat in a chair and watched them. There was a clear Plexiglas top over the enclosure, which had three solid wooden walls and the front of it was a metal fence. He didn’t close the door so the puppies could go in and out.

“Looks like they like it so far.” He held out a hand to Tori. “Come here. You seem pensive.”

She sat on his lap and snuggled against his chest. “I have been thinking.”

It was interesting when he stiffened. Tori hated how he always seemed to expect bad news from her. “About?”

“I am considering selling the restaurant.”

“What would you do with your time?”

“I want to explore other things. I’ve been tied to that place for so long, I’ve not traveled or gone to visit family as often as I would like. I haven’t seen my brother in months.”

“What about income?” Tobias asked and then let out a long breath. “Does this mean you want to leave Laurel Creek?”

She giggled and kissed his jaw. “Never. I am not allowing you out of my sight. It took us too long to get our shit together. I have a good amount in savings plus I’ll have the restaurant money.”

Tobias relaxed. “Why don’t you move in with me? You’re always here anyway.”

“Are you serious?” Tori straightened to meet his gaze. “How long before we have a fight and you kick me out?” She laughed. “We haven’t been friends long enough I don’t think.”

He kissed and nuzzled neck. “I think we get along just fine.”

Tingles of desire ran down from where his lips touched her skin. “Don’t do that while I’m trying to think. I get distracted,” Tori protested weakly.

Tobias lifted his head and met her gaze. “All right, talk. Tell me what you’re thinking. How can I help?”

She bit her bottom lip. “Right now, my plan is to offer Marco ownership. I want to take a couple years to relax, travel and, hopefully, convince you to go to Paris with me.”

“Sounds good so far.” Tobias nodded. “What do you think you want to do after that?”

“Owning a business takes too many hours. It’s a commitment that I’m a bit tired of. I have a degree in marketing, so maybe I’ll do something with that. I’ll take a few courses to familiarize myself with what’s new.”

Tobias grinned. “Sounds good. But right now, I have something I really need to take care of. Can we finish talking later?” He pushed her to stand and got up. “Come with me.”

The smell of whatever was cooking in the slow cooker welcomed them when they entered the kitchen. Tobias closed the French doors and turned to her. “I’m horny as all get out.”

Tori laughed. “So what else is new?” She took his hand and led him to the bedroom. Tobias’ heated gaze followed her every move as she slipped from the sundress she wore. In her bra and panties, she motioned to him. “Undress.”

Lying atop the bedding, she enjoyed the show of how his muscles bunched and leveled with each move as he pulled his t-shirt off over his head and then pushed his jeans and briefs down. On full display, he was mouthwatering.

But there would be no foreplay. Instinctively, she knew that and it was exactly how she wanted him. Hard and fast, no games. Already, her core burned with yearning and she removed her panties. “Hurry,” she more panted than said.

He came to her and yanked her legs to the edge of the bed, then held his penis and nudged between them. There was an intensity about him that could be described as almost lethal when he was intent on taking her. Tori squirmed at being open for him to gaze upon.

Thankfully, he didn’t make her wait, knowing she’d climax almost instantly. He positioned himself at her entry and grunted. The purr as enticing as the man.

And then he plunged.

Tori screamed, her body quaking as he drove into her over and over until she lost control.

“Roll over.” Tobias guided Tori to all fours. They’d already climaxed once and, this time, he would take his time and use her body to find his pleasure. She was more than willing. He entered her from behind, his hand moving between her folds and she gasped at how sensitive she’d become.

Tori couldn’t do more than gasp and call out his name as he thrust in, filling her fully. “Damn, this feel so good,” he grunted, taking her by the hips so he could push in again and again.

She was sprawledacross his chest, too weak to move. They were both slick with sweat and she loved the feeling of it.

Tobias’ hands roved over her body absently. He kissed her hair and sighed. It was the contented sigh of a well-satisfied man.

“I want you to move in, Tori. I want you here with me.”

Tori nodded. “I know and maybe after the restaurant sells, I will. Right now it would be too hard. I need to be there all the time and it’s nice to have my place so close when I get little breaks.”

“Yeah, I get that.”

“So I’m not saying no,” Tori said. “Let me just take care of this restaurant business. Okay?”

She pressed a kiss to the center of his chest. “I want to live with you. I want to be part of Bella and Stella’s lives.”

“What about Duke and Scamp? Don’t you love them?” Tobias pretended to be hurt.

“Them, too,” Tori said.