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The plane’s engine hummed pleasantly as we cruised over the Atlantic. Though it had been hours since we’d boarded the plane, I kept staring at Kendall, touching her. I was never taking my eyes—or my hands—off her again.
“Knox.” She turned to me with a lazy smile on her face and a glass of champagne in hand.
We’d finished dinner and spent a long time talking. It was as if no time had passed at all. As if we’d been apart a few days, not several long, agonizing months.
“Yes,mi cielo?”
“Are you just going to sit there and watch me?” she teased.
I leaned in, brushing my thumb across her bottom lip. “I don’t know. Are you ready for bed?”
Her lips parted slightly, and I slid my thumb between them. She nodded slowly, her eyes darkening as I pressed my finger flat against her tongue.
“Good,” I said, withdrawing my thumb and standing.
“Can I get you anything else, Mr. Crawford?” Tabitha asked.
I shook my head, my attention solely on Kendall. “We’re good. Thank you.”
Kendall linked our hands, and I led her to the bedroom at the back of the plane. The covers had already been turned down, and the lighting was soft. I closed the door and locked it, cocooning us in the soundproof space.
“This is incredible,” she said.
“You’reincredible,” I said, backing her toward the bed as I dotted her skin with kisses. “I’ve missed you.”
She angled her head, granting me more access. “I’ve missed you too, Knox. If I’d known…”
“If you’d known what?” I asked.
She combed her fingers through her hair as if to smooth it then dropped her hands and smiled. “If I’d known you were waiting for me on the plane, I would’ve worn something different. Maybe put on some makeup or something.”
I grasped her chin, forcing her gaze to mine. Wanting her to see the truth of my words. “I like you just the way you are.”
She smiled, stroking her hands down my back. “I know, but…”
“But nothing,” I said, kissing her. “There will be plenty of time to dress up in Paris. Trust me. We’re going to all the best stores. You’re getting a new wardrobe—shoes, purses, clothes, lingerie.” I kissed her neck. “Especially lingerie.”
“Mm. Is that so?” Judging from her lazy hum, I had a feeling she’d agree to whatever I wanted.
“Yes.” I was glad she was so pliant. So relaxed and finally ready to let me give her everything. “I plan to spoil you,mi cielo.And I won’t take no for an answer.”
But then she gazed up at me with fire in her eyes. “You won’t, huh?”
“Nope.” I pushed her shoulders gently so she fell back on the bed.
She laughed and propped herself up on her elbows. “So bossy.”
“You love it.” I smirked, removing my tie and unbuttoning my shirt.
“I loveyou,” she said, and I could feel the sincerity in her words. The intensity.
“I love you,” I whispered against her lips before kissing her. “And I like you even better naked.” I started removing her clothes. Pulling her sweatshirt over her head. Sliding her pants down her legs until she was bared to me.
I ran my hand over my beard. “So fucking gorgeous.” I knelt to the floor between her legs. “So fucking mine.”
“Yes, I am.” She dug her fingers into my hair. “Now prove it.”
I grinned, loving how assertive she was. So unlike the woman I’d first encountered. The woman who was reticent in expressing her wishes and desires. Who was scared to speak her mind.
