Page 28 of It Had To Be You

Another low groan leaves her mouth, and I close my eyes for a second, breathing deeply. My best friend is giving me inappropriate thoughts. I want to be the one making her groan. I watch her chest rise and fall. The curve of her breast is sexy. I want to run my tongue over them. I squeeze my thighs together.

“Morning,” she says, breaking my trance.

I flinch back and almost fall off the bed. That definitely wasn’t subtle.Get a grip, Mall!“Morning,” I say. My voice comes out as rough as sandpaper.

“What’s wrong?” she asks, touching my shoulder.

“Nothing. I was daydreaming.” I cover my face for a second, trying to get myself back under control.

“What were you thinking about?” She’s staring at me when I glance her way.

“Riding over the Cambrian mountains?” That definitely sounded more like a question than the truth.

Her hand moves to my collarbone, and she strokes along it. A soft moan of pleasure leaves my lips, and Lara’s eyes fill with something I’m unsure about. Desire, maybe. “Your leg will get better.”

The touch feels amazing, and I couldn’t hide my response. Lara didn’t comment on my reaction, and I’m not going to either. I need to get out of this house before I do something I might regret.

“What do you say to going to the pub for lunch? I could use a beer.”

She frowns. “You don’t have to hide from me. I know you’re worried, but I’m here for you.”

She totally misreads me, but I’m glad. I don’t want to explain I’m lusting over her. She’s made it clear she won’t kiss me again if I only want a fling. Sophie might not be what she wants, but what if she meets someone who meets her expectations? I’ll be left on the shelf. My mind is racing with all these overwhelming thoughts, and I feel like I’m going to puke.

“I just need some normality. Hanging out with your neighbours is starting to turn me into a bore.” I sit up and move my legs over the side of the bed.

“I thought you liked the birds.”

I wink at her before reaching for my crutches.That’s the problem. I’ve just realised I like one particular bird more than I should.

“I do like the birds, but I need to get my flirt on so I don’t forget how to do it.” My eyes widen. What the hell am I saying? I won’t be doing any flirting.

She bites her lip, holding in what looks like a frown. Have I upset her? Shit. That wasn’t my intention. “Okay. If that’s what you want.”

“Would you be my wing woman?” I’m going to hell for being this person, but I have to see her reaction. An almost frown isn’t enough.

Her jaw moves from side to side. “I’ll sit in the corner with a glass of wine.” When she’s finished talking, her bottom lip wobbles. I change tactics, but I’m not ready to drop this yet, even if it makes me a bad person.

“Don’t you ever get horny and want to eat some…”

She leans over the bed and covers my mouth. “Mallory!”

I shrug. “What?” I ask against her fingers. Her closeness is giving me a rush like never before.

“You can’t say things like that.” She uncovers my mouth.

“Why not? It’s only me and you. Plus, I’ve seen what’s in your drawer.”

“Leave my flower out of this.”

“You mean your vibrator?”

She pulls me back onto the bed and I drop my crutches. She pokes me in the side. “I told you not to go there.”

I laugh weakly, trying to swat her off but keeping her close. My heart is racing. “Too late. I already did.”

“You shouldn’t have been looking in my drawers.”

“I was snooping for some dirt… and I found it. Your halo is a little crooked.”

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