Page 75 of The Stand-In


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“Seriously, I’m fine.”

“Okay. I know you’re an adult, and you’re going to live your life, but, Drew, please,pleasebe careful.”

“I’m always careful,” I reply and tug her to her feet so I can hug her close. I love it when she wraps her arms around me and rests her cheek on my chest, cuddled in. “Trust me, head injuries are my least favorite thing in the world. I won’t do anything stupid.”

She shivers, and I know it’s not from the cold. “I just found you.” Her words are soft against my chest.

“Come on. It’s time for a diversion.” I reach behind me and take her hands in mine, walking backward toward our bedroom. “I’m going to run you a hot bath and bring in some goodies for you to munch on while you soak and relax.”

“You’re not going to soak with me?”

“Nope, this is all for you.” I kiss her nose and lead her to the bathroom, where just hours earlier I fucked her out of her mind in the shower. Immediately, I start the water in the tub.

“I’ll be right back,” London promises, turning to walk into the closet.

While she’s gone, I light a candle and set it on the tray that spans the width of the soaking tub. I sprinkle oil into the water to make it fragrant and relaxing, and when I turn around, I see that London has returned.

Naked.

Seeing her like this never fails to knock me on my ass.

“You’re so fucking beautiful.”

Her lips curve as she steps closer to me. “I’m glad you think so. Where do you want me?”

On my cock. Riding me hard and fast.

I clear my throat. “In the water.”

She steps into the tub and sinks down into the water, leans back, and sighs deeply. “Oh, this isnice.”

“You soak. I’ll be back.”

“I have no issue with that.”

I can’t help but pause for just a moment, taking her in before I pad out to the kitchen and load a plate with some of the peanut butter cups, cashews, grapes, and cheese. After refilling her wineglass, I return to the bathroom and see that she’s pushing her hand in and out of the water, watching it run between her fingers.

“Are you bored?” I ask her with a laugh.

“No, just thinking.” Her eyes widen when she sees the spread on the plate. She pops a grape into her mouth. “Wow, thanks.”

“You just enjoy.”

“Where are you going?”

“I was just going to give you some time alone.”

Her brow creases. “I don’t want to be alone. I’ll be alone all the time after we get back to Seattle and we can’t spend the nights together anymore. I want you to stay.”

“You have a good point.” There’s a small bench tucked under the vanity, so I grab that, set it by the tub, and sit.

“Have some food,” she offers. “I can’t eat it all.”

The water laps tantalizingly over her breasts and shoulders. Sitting here in the candlelight, I’m not sure if she’s ever been more beautiful.

Then again, I think that every day.

“Have you heard any more from your dad?” I ask.

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