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She smiled before picking up the toothpick with the cherries.
“What is it?” If she told him she wanted to date other guys, he’d lose it.
“I agree.” She nodded. “I’m not interested in seeing other people, but when you said it was non-negotiable, you sounded like a no-nonsense executive securing a deal.”
“Oh, I’m sorry.” He grinned. “I suppose my brother is rubbing off on me.” He placed the bottle on the bar. “I didn’t mean to come off as an executive. I wanted you to know I’m serious about us. If I do get a text from another girl, I have no intentions of responding. Not tonight or any other night.”
“Don’t apologize.” She put the fruit to her full, kissable lips and sucked the first cherry into her mouth.
Is she trying to make me come?He was never going to get rid of the hard-on he had for her at this rate.
“You’re really sexy when you take charge. I like to consider myself an independent woman, but I won’t lie. With you, I could relinquish some of that independence and let you take control.”
“I think the alcohol has lowered your inhibitions.” He leaned closer to her, taking her chin between his fingers. “I like it.”
“You have no idea.” She licked her lips, the scent of the cherry lingered on her breath. “There are all sorts of new and thrilling ideas swirling through my head right now.”
“Hmm...” He brushed his mouth against hers. “I take it you like the martini.”
“Very much.” She held the toothpick in front of him. “Do you want my cherry?”
“Fuck,” he whispered. “Don’t say things like that.”
“Oh!” She laughed, but the blush in her cheeks gave her away when she realized what she had asked. “I meant this one, I mean...”
“Shh.” He took her wrist and brought the cherry to his mouth. “Yes, I wantyourcherry.” Sliding it off the toothpick, he held it between his teeth. He leaned into her mouth, pressing his to hers, and pushing the fruit between her lips. Taking his time, he savored her taste, exploring her slowly and deeply.
She sighed when he released her chin, moving his hand down to caress her throat. The longer he kissed her, the more of her he wanted to touch. Trailing his hand lower, he swept his fingers along her silky tank top, feeling her aroused nipples brush against his palm as he moved his hand to rest on her exposed thigh.
“We have to stop,” he mumbled against her lips. “We’re in public.”
“I always seem to forget that when I’m with you.”
“Me too,” he said as he pulled away. “Finish your drink.”
“I think you’re right.” She looked at her almost empty glass. “I need to slow down. The room is spinning.”
He placed his credit card on the bar. “Let’s get a table and get you something to eat. That’ll help.”
“I’d much rather go back to my place.” She traced the top of his hand with her fingers. “I want to be with you.”
“You’re going to be the death of me tonight.”
“I know you felt it in that kiss. You wanted more.”
“That’s not a secret.” He twirled the ends of her hair around his finger. “When it comes to you, I want it all.”
“I don’t want to wait anymore.”
“There’s no rush.” He placed a soft kiss on her lips. “Now that I know you’re mine, we have all the time in the world.”
“Can’t we go back to my place and see what happens?” Her persistence was adorable, but he had to stay strong.
“The vodka has gone to your head. Tonight’s not the right time for us to see what happens. I couldn’t control myself with one kiss in a public place. How can I be expected to control myself when we’re alone?”
“I know you’d never hurt me.”
“Hurt you? Never.” He shook his head. “I want everything to be perfect for you.”
