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She hesitated only for a moment. For the first time in her life, she was ready to commit with her whole heart. Ellison didn’t want to control her life, he wanted to love her. And she was ready to accept that and love him back.
“Yes, Ellison. I’m yours.”
She settled into his embrace and savored the closeness until finally Ellison said, “We’ll miss our reservation if we don’t leave now. I also won’t be able to keep myself from ripping off this beautiful dress if we stand here much longer.”
Happiness suffused every molecule of her body as he pulled away from her and took her hand to lead her out. She practically skipped to the car in her excitement. Now that she’d accepted the fact that they were going out, she was looking forward to being out with Ellison again. He wanted to show her off: she wanted to be seen with him as well.
“Where are we going?”
“To a restaurant I’ve been dying to try for a while. It’s called Jont and it has a fourteen-course tasting menu.”
“Fourteen courses!” Teigen couldn’t control her laughter. “How are we going to ever eat fourteen courses!”
Ellison helped her into the car and got into the driver’s seat. “Haven’t you ever done a tasting menu before?”
“Yes, but not fourteen courses. Maybe five or six.”
“It’s a lot of small bites in-between bigger ones so you don’t have to worry. I have faith in you.” He patted her thigh as he drove off, causing another shudder of pleasure to course through her. She wasn’t sure how she was going to make it through all those courses before spontaneously combusting at his touch.
Luckily Ellison found a parking spot near the restaurant so she only had to walk a little way on the too-high heels she’d worn. They went up to the second floor where they were seated around a counter that had fourteen seats and faced the kitchen. Hard at work were the chefs with no barrier between them and the guests, affording the diners a ringside seat to watch how their food was being prepared.
“What do you think?” Ellison asked once they’d confirmed that they would have the wine pairings with the meal.
“It’s fascinating. I feel like I’m spying on the chefs.”
“You are…with their permission of course.”
The food began to arrive at their places, as amazing to look at as it was to taste. A beet tart that looked like a flower; a sea urchin doughnut; a tomato salad bathed in tomato water; fish, meat, and duck surrounded by the most delicate sauces; and impressive desserts entertained them for more than two hours.
By the time dinner was done, Teigen realized she hadn’t thought of her family once. Never before had she eaten such delectable food that touched all the senses. By the time they left the restaurant she was floating on a sea of contentment, which she realized was probably Ellison’s goal in bringing her there.
As they walked to the car, Teigen stopped, forcing Ellison to stop as well. Not caring who saw them, she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him hard, forcing her tongue into his mouth. He accepted her invitation, taking over the kiss, tangling with her tongue. His own desire was evident when he pulled her against him. She couldn’t wait to get back to his place.
When they finally separated, Teigen told him, “That was the best time I’ve ever had. Thank you.”
“The night’s not over. I think I can make it even better.”
“You do that.” She winked at him and he grabbed her hand, pulling her quickly toward the car. Despite the heels, she followed his lead, flushed with the excitement of the things to come.
As they sped off into the night, Teigen had never been so happy.
* * *
Ellison
The night couldn’t have gone better. Ellison had wanted to create a magical evening for Teigen to get her to forget about what she went through, and he’d succeeded. She’d enjoyed every morsel of the fabulous food and every sip of the perfect wines that went with the meal. Now she was smiling and mellow, and he couldn’t wait to get his hands on her. He’d been worried that her stay at the Farm would set her back in her progress.
When they arrived at his house, she cuddled up against him as they went inside, kissing his neck and whispering sexy words. He made a beeline to the bedroom, not wanting to miss the amorous mood she was in.
She plopped herself on the bed and arranged herself in a provocative pose.
Oh yeah!
He crawled over her, propping himself up on his hands and knees. Her honeyed yet spicy scent wafted over him, driving him a little mad.
“I missed you, Teigen. I’m so grateful you’re back in my bed. I could devour you from head to toe.”
She regarded him coyly through her lashes. “What’s stopping you?”
