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His lips press against my temple. “Why didn’t you tell me before?”
“I dunno, it’s personal. Something I’ve kept to myself, except for Birdie, she’s known about it for years.”
“You’ve had this plan for years?”
“Yeah, it began in college and grew from there. Eventually I wrote up a business plan and ran it by a few people who checked my homework. I had to adjust it again when I moved here, but it’s solid. As long as I get the location I want, that’s the most critical part. It’s near Citra Brewing, a few ad agencies. A theater. The clientele is beyond ideal.”
“That’s really impressive. I’m proud of you. Thank you for sharing it with me.” Dropping his chin to my shoulder, he inhales.
“Thanks.” I smile, feeling proud of myself too. His approval is important, it also makes my heart thump.
His fingers continue dripping water over my chilled skin. “What are you going to call it?” His lips move back and forth across my shoulder, warmth radiating from his kisses.
“You can’t make fun of it.”
“I won’t,” he promises.
“I was thinking of Sugar and Ice.”
His lips curl into a small grin against my skin.
“Very fitting. Icy and sweet, just like you.”
My elbow finds his ribs, and he chuckles, twining our fingers together and wrapping his arms around me again. I turn my head and kiss his lips. Then his gaze falls to my shoulder and he smiles big.
“What?”
“Hold still, I believe I got some cum in your hair.”
I fall back against his chest laughing at the unexpected transition. He very sweetly attempts to rinse the strands. Eventually I move to the other side of the tub and dip my whole head underwater and work my fingers through my hair. When I come up, I find him relaxed with both arms resting on the sides of the tub. He observes me thoughtfully as I wring the water from my hair.
I angle the side of my head toward him. “Did I get it all?”
He pulls me back into his arms and water sloshes up the sides of the tub.
“All of it.”
We sit in silence together until the water chills. He gets out before helping me step out of the tub and wrapping me in a towel. I’m definitely feeling some aches now.
After drying off, he climbs into bed and holds up the sheet for me to climb under. I look between him and my dress on the bathroom floor.
“I told you, you’re staying the night.”
What about his sister? Anna was not pleased to see me last time I was caught leaving his apartment.
“But—”
“Get your sweet ass in this bed. Now.”
I follow orders. I’m tired of thinking. When I slide in next to him, I release a content sigh and rest my head on his chest. I’m soothed from my head to my toes. His fingers slip through my hair, and it lulls me into a serene trance. My body is exhausted. If I was smart, I’d pull back and continue to safeguard my heart, but denying our connection is futile.
And I can’t bring myself to leave his arms.
TWENTY-FIVE
Ican’t get this woman out of my head.
Me: What are you doing?
