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He moves lower, pressing a kiss to my neck, and I moan when he grazes my skin with his teeth, his movements rough and impatient. I’m about to pull him back to me when his stomach growls loudly.
I burst into laughter, and Gray drops his head to my chest. “Hungry?” I ask.
He nods. “Starving.”
He lifts himself off me, looking embarrassed. He extends his hand and I grab it, letting him pull me up.
“Um, Gray,” I mutter. “I don’t think you should eat the dinner I made.”
He looks at me through narrowed eyes, and I smile nervously. “I was mad at you… so I made the food really spicy.” I like spicy food, but Gray hates it. “I’ll eat the leftovers tomorrow.”
He shakes his head and wraps his arm around me. “Let me take you out tonight, then. Let’s go out on a date.”
I look at him, wide-eyed. “A date?” I repeat, partially in disbelief, even after the way he just kissed me.
He grins and lifts his fingers to his lips. “Wait… did you just want me for my body?”
I can’t help the way my cheeks heat, and Gray laughs as he pulls me along.
40
Gray
Just having her hand in mine has me smiling. Lately I’ve taken to holding her hand whenever I thought I could get away with it, but this is different. Now I have the right to keep her tiny hand in mine. Now I can rightfully show her off. It’s pettiness at its finest, but I don’t care. She’s finally mine, and I want people to know it.
“Wow,” she whispers as I lead her into an Italian restaurant that I knew she’d enjoy. It’s filled with rose bushes and ivy on the walls, lending it an atmosphere I thought Aria would love. On top of that, it’s open air, with a stunning view. She and I both seem to have a thing for a good view.
“Gray, this is amazing.”
I can’t keep my eyes off her as we’re led to our table. She’s still wearing the same dress she wore all day, yet somehow it looks even sexier on her now. I have every intention of respecting her boundaries and going as slow as she’d like us to, but at the same time, I’m also wondering what that dress will look like on my floor.
“You’re staring at me,” she murmurs, her cheeks rosy, and I smile.
“I can’t help it, babe. You’re beautiful, and now I no longer need to steal glances. I can just stare at you as much as I want, and I have every intention of making full use of that right.”
“What right?” she asks. “Who said you have any rights to me?”
I freeze, my heart rate accelerating as a burst of panic rushes through me. For a split second, I wonder if I misunderstood her. If she thinks this thing between us is just purely physical, if it’s anything at all.
But then she smiles.
“Aria,” I say, my hand reaching for hers over the table. “My lips were assaulted today. My innocence is forever gone. You must take responsibility for me,” I tell her, my tone dead serious.
She bursts into laughter, and it’s a beautiful fucking sight. I grab her hand and bring it to my lips, kissing the back of her hand. It’s not something I’ve ever done to any other woman, but Aria has me feeling old-school.
“Your innocence is gone, huh? You’re in for a surprise, Gray. You’ll be forever tarnished by the time I’m done with you.”
My dick hardens at the very thought of what she’s insinuating. Every night I’ve spent with her has been pure torture.
“Is that a promise?” I say, grinning wickedly.
I see the heated look in her eyes, and I love it far too much. I want to see her looking at me that way all the damn time.
I reluctantly let go of Aria when the waitress walks up to us to take our order, and just those few moments of not touching her have me impatient and annoyed.
“So, will you?” I ask as soon as the waitress walks away.
Aria leans on one hand, her elbow on the table. She looks so relaxed, and oh so fucking stunning.
