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He backs away, stunned. “You’re kidding me?”

“No.” I shake my head. “I’m serious. I just hope this isn’t some kind of trick on your part, Max. Because I’m not feeling very sure of myself yet and you could really hurt me.”

He leans over and kisses me, laughing wildly. “I’m dead serious, baby girl.” He practically throws my spare keys at me. “I’ve got to go home and get ready,” he says, whirling on his feet and then turning back to hug me until I squeak. “I am so fucking happy, Aster. I promise you won’t regret this. I’m gonna go home and I’ll be back in two hours to pick you up.”

“It doesn’t have to be tonight,” I gasp.

He wags his finger in my face. “Not gonna give you time to change your mind, little one. I’ll be back.”

One more quick peck on my lips and he darts to his truck like an over-eager puppy.

I stand there like I’m locked in quicksand, shocked off my ass. I’ve never seen a man so happy in my life. I just hope I don’t live to regret this and somehow we manage to crush each other under the weight of our own expectations.

MAX

Islam the truck into park in her driveway and grip the steering wheel, trying to slow down my racing heart.

Then I see Aster step out of her door and lock it behind her and my tongue feels like it doubles in my mouth. I can’t breathe. Can’t talk. She’s fucking gorgeous.

She’s wearing a deep red dress that brings out the auburn highlights in her long hair. Her lips are painted a deep, crimson red. The dress clings to her curves like a lover’s hand. Her dainty feet are encased in strappy nude sandals that make her legs look miles long.

I step out of my truck and reach out a hand to her which she takes. I reel her in and tuck her head under my chin, holding her like the precious flower she is.

“You look stunning, baby girl. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful woman than you.”

She flushes as she pulls back. “You don’t have to say stuff like that to me. I know that I need to lose a few pounds to be back to my fighting weight for the movies. I’m sure it’s unhealthy to have gained this much weight.”

I shake my head. “Don’t ever say something like that again. You are a vision.” My eyes roll down her body, taking in the lush curves and the dip in her waist, accented by the red belt on her dress. “You’re perfect just the way you are and nobody should ever tell you that you’re not.”

She nods her sleek head and smiles at me. “I don’t know what to make of you sometimes, Max. You’re sweet one minute and fucking sexy as hell the next. You act like I’m a precious doll and then you turn around and admit that you want to fuck me in the next breath. It’s a little unnerving.”

I help her into the truck and settle her in the seat, pulling the seatbelt across her ample chest, mentally chastising myself when my fingers linger.

“Don’t you think that every woman deserves both? To be treated like the diamond you are and also like a sexy, beautiful woman in bed. One that drives a man to his knees but yet makes him want it so bad that he’s willing to walk over hot coals for just a touch from your little hands?”

She stares at me and I can see her gulp. “I’ve never thought of it that way.”

“I know. But that’s how I feel about you.”

He starts the truck but I hold up my hand and cover his on the gear shift. He glances at me with a questioning lift of his brow and I almost change my mind. Almost.

“I don’t want to go out to eat, Max.”

Disappointment shadows his lean cheeks and he sighs, turning the truck off. Then he turns to me. “Was it something I said? Did I scare you away?”

She shakes her head. “No. I want something else. Not food.”

Then she reaches across and tugs me over. I can feel her breath touch my lips and then she kisses me. It’s soft and sweet and shy.

Her full lips cling to mine and then move, just a slight little move. Her lips part and she moans into my mouth and it’s like all hell breaks loose in my head and my heart.

“Please, Max. I want to know what it’s like to be with a man who wants me as much as you do. A man who’s dying for just one touch, one taste.”

“Are you sure?” I ask her again. “I need to know for sure. We’ve been together almost every day for a month but if you feel like you need more time, I’m okay with that.”

“I don’t. Come inside with me and make love to me.”

I nod and take one more sip from her lips. “Alright. But at any time if you change your mind, just tell me. It will be damn hard, but I will always respect your wishes.”

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