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"I'm kidding, Em. Let's head inside."
Knox gets out and makes his way to my side. My cheeks flame red as I think about how much of a fool I sounded like. Of course, he doesn't want to cuddle. He made it quite clear what he wanted before. Or, what he didn't want.
My door opens and as I turn to slide out, Knox hops onto the side step of the truck, pushing himself between my legs.
I don't have a chance to react before he sears his lips to mine. I melt into the seat but Knox moves his hands behind me, pressing into my back and keeping me upright.
He nudges my mouth open with his tongue as he licks my lips.
I moan, opening my mouth and letting him in. His tongue swirls with mine as he deepens the kiss.
I lose sense of everything, my mind able to only focus on our kiss. He leans in farther, his hands pressing into my back, as the kiss grows frantic and needy. One hand snakes up my neck and into my hair as it wraps inside my long tresses. He pulls on my hair gently, my mouth breaks from his as my head falls back, exposing my neck.
He peppers kisses down my jaw and onto my neck, sucking and licking as he goes.
I pant as my eyes drift closed, his mouth working its magic.
Then, suddenly, he pulls away, the air cold on my skin.
I sit up to see Knox studying my face, his eyes dark and hooded.
A rush of heat goes straight through me and I blow out a breath as I blink a few times.
"Let's get you inside." He whispers before taking my hand and helping me out of the truck. He grabs my bag and shuts the door.
Once inside, he leads me to the bed. Damn, he wastes no time.
Knox rubs my shoulders after placing my bag at my feet. "Funny thing is Em; I did ask you here to cuddle." He cocks a smile and I can't help but laugh.
"Can we?" He asks like a little boy wanting a chocolate bar. "Please?"
I nod and Knox slips my sweater off, the light knit material falling to the floor. He slides off his shoes and next, his pants.
I drag my eyes down, his boxer briefs tight and not leaving much to the imagination. My stomach clenches as I feel my panties dampen. I slide my own shoes and pants off and we climb into bed.
Knox pulls me close as he wraps his arms around my middle, pulling my back flush against his front. He buries his nose in my hair and I cover his hands with my own.
His warmth, his strong body... they make me feel safe, secure.
Knox moves his hands on top of mine, his thumb making slow circles across my skin.
He breaks the silence first, his voice a loud whisper. "How've your been patients been? Any more on Connie?"
I shrug. "They're okay. Connie is still the same... but sometimes I wonder..." I drift off as I think of what to say. "I don't know. This job is a lot harder than I expected."
Knox nods as he agrees, his own patients bring unique challenges.
We talk for hours. About work, about family, about life.
We talk about Max and Sharon, only briefly. Knox didn't want to discuss Sharon for long and neither did I. I'd rather forget them both.
It's now after midnight and we're face to face, our arms and legs intertwined together.
I sigh with content as my eyes grow heavy.
"Don't close those beautiful eyes yet, baby."
They fly open at the word baby. Knox has never called me that before.
