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She found a particularly sensitive spot by his ear, and his eyes crossed. “Rox, baby, you ate pie straight out of the dish.”
For a split second, she froze. Then she resumed her exploration of his neck. “Don’t be ridiculous,” she murmured against his skin. “I’d never be drunk enough to do something like that.”
“Sorry, baby, but you did. Spooned it out of the dish and everything.”
Her head shot up and her kiss-swollen lips formed a perfectO.
He nipped at her bottom lip and laughed as her legs hit the floor. “How many of those classy Washington Apple shots did you have tonight?”
She glared at him, but he knew it was just for effect since her hips were still flush against his. “Are you really gonna stand there, Buchanan, and tell me you don’t want me?”
“What do you think?” He nudged her with his hips, making his erection obvious. “I absolutely want you. But I want you sober.”
She rubbed against him, and a gleam of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. “For the record, Boy Scout, I think your let’s-take-it-slow thing is stupid.”
He laughed and took her face in his hands, memorizing her features. Sparkling emerald-green eyes. Kiss-swollen lips. Pale skin flushed with arousal and alcohol. Damn, she was gorgeous. He returned his lips to hers and took his time, savoring each little nip, each little taste.
When he came up for air, they were both breathless. Dropping his mouth to her forehead, he said, “I want you so much, baby. It’s ridiculous. But you’re going to be stone-cold sober the first time we’re together. I want you to remember every second of it.” Slowly, he pulled away from her. “But that’s not happening tonight.”
She fisted her hand in his shirt, disbelief etched on her face. Her mouth opened and closed a couple of times before she spoke. “You’ve got to be kidding me, Buchanan, right?”
He shook his head. “Sorry, Rox.”
Letting go, she stepped out of his reach. “You, Joe Buchanan, are gonna leave me here—all hot and bothered—and just go to bed for the night? That’s it?”
Well, when she put itthatway, it did sound really stupid...
Focus, Buchanan. Think with yourbrain, not your dick.
“Not tonight, Rox. Not like this.”
She narrowed her eyes at him. The only sounds in the kitchen were the hum of the refrigerator and the tick of the clock. He squirmed under her stare. Then, as if someone had snapped their finger, a brilliant smile appeared on her face.
“Okay, fine,” she said. “We can do it your way tonight.”
She smacked him on the ass as she walked into the hall. At the base of the stairs, she stopped and turned back to him. Her bright smile morphed into a sly grin. A grin he knew couldn’t be trusted.
Dammit. He was about to get fucked over. And not in a good way.
“Oh, and FYI, Joseph? If you happen to hear some strange noises tonight, don’t worry about it. It’ll be me and my vibrator taking care of what you won’t. You’re more than welcome to watch, but just know that you won’t be invited to participate. You know, since we’re going the let’s-take-it-slow route and all.”
His jaw hit the floor.Holy. Fuck.The visual of Roxie getting herself off almost had him exploding in his pants. The little minx.
“You have a good night, Boy Scout.” She blew him a kiss and headed up the staircase.
Groaning, Joe slumped into the wall and thunked his head against it. Once. Twice. Then a third time.
It was official.
He was the biggest dumb fuck ever.
CHAPTEREIGHTEEN
“Good morning, sunshine,” Roxie called out with a smile, making her way down the stairs. “It’s a glorious Wednesday morning, don’t you think?”
Joe scowled at her from his position by the door. “It’s still dark out, and it’s colder than fuck this morning. I’m going to freeze my balls off out there. Let’s just get this over with already.”
“Awww. Did someone have a rough night?” She bent over to lace up her running shoes. So what if she happened to aim her backside in his direction?
