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Suddenly, he set her down, grabbed her hand, and hauled her toward the exit. She didn’t argue, and they didn’t see anyone on their way out. He guided her to his Jeep and opened the door for her. A moment later, he hopped into the driver’s seat, started it with a rev, and maneuvered through the city blocks to his place. Neither of them spoke; she barely breathed. They both needed tonight, needed each other. There was nothing left to say.
When a tornado touched down, people always said things like “I didn’t see it coming,” or “It came out of nowhere.” That was how Hannah felt in Conner’s bed. A confluence of emotions, combined with pure animalistic desire. She’d wanted Conner before she even knew what wanting someone meant. Of course she’d dreamed about being with him, but this was so much more. In the flesh, Conner was more than the man of her fantasies: he was real, he was loving, tender, greedy for her, and she would give him every last drop of her to bring him any ounce of pleasure. It was the least she could do after he took her body to places she could never have imagined.
With his mouth, his hands, and most importantly his words, he made her body convulse into the kind of ecstasy she’d never experienced before. She was a fool to think she could ever deny either of them this level of release or connection. Laying naked against him, her body was completely satisfied, her muscles were sore, and her skin felt tired from all the stroking, licking, and kissing driving her from one orgasm to the next.
Her feelings for him exploded into something she was afraid to name.
“Beautiful, you’re frowning, and that makes me think you didn’t enjoy yourself, which means I’ll have to start trying harder to please you,” Conner said sleepily.
“How can you tell I’m frowning when your eyes are closed?” she countered.
“We’re melded together now. I can feel your frown.”
“I’m not frowning, just surprised.”
“By what?”
“You, this, everything. After what happened in college, I thought I’d never see you again.” Her voice cracked against her will, and the crashing emotion hit her like a cold slap.
Sitting up on his elbows, immediately alert and awake, he pushed her onto her back and hovered above her. Kissed her heated eyes.
“Don’t think about it if it upsets you, but for the record, you were always going to see me again. I’ve just been biding my time. Looking for my moment of opportunity.” He continued to kiss every freckle of her face.
She couldn’t resist the laughter he evoked, but her throat still felt tight and she didn’t trust her eyes not to water.
“Okay, you win. We were always meant to have this moment.” Hugging him fiercely, she enjoyed the privilege of running her hands over his muscular back.
“Good. I won’t even say I told you so. Now, get some rest,” he said, shifting to his side so he didn’t crush her.
“I’m not staying—it’s just a little snuggle before I go.”
“Okay.” He pulled her closer, and that was the last thing she remembered.
Chapter Sixteen
“Beautiful, time torise and shine,” he whispered, as he kneeled by the side of his bed where Hannah was sprawled. Curls cascaded over his pillows, and her tan limbs were spread out like she’d done a belly flop into bed. Bits of sunshine shone in from the curtains, making her hair look like the color of fire. He’d broken his own promise not to sleep with her until he proved the lie she believed about him wasn’t true, but he couldn’t risk it. As soon as he acknowledged there was even a slight chance he’d been too drunk and slept with Mariah, it put the doubt in his mind that he may not be able to prove he hadn’t. He couldn’t risk never getting to be with her this way.
“Anyone ever tell you you’re a bed hog? Like a mix between a koala and a giraffe trying to snuggle,” he said.
Her smile proved she was awake.
“What time is it?”
“Nine.”
“Wait, what day is it?” she asked, sitting straight up.
She’d been naked under the blankets which now pooled at her waist. A wave of desire rose up his body. Unable to resist, he leaned forward to capture one breast with his mouth. Her skin instantly responded as her nipple pebbled against his tongue. Her sharp intake of breath was followed by her hands cradling his head, encouraging him to continue his exploration. Every intention of taking her out for breakfast died as he yanked back the covers and climbed back in the bed. She arched and cooed, clearly hungry for his touch as he hovered over her.
Desperation to get closer to her and inside her was overpowering. He wanted to possess Hannah in a way he never had with a woman. He wanted her screaming his name and begging for more. Pulling off his T-shirt rewarded him with a lust-filled look. He was drunk on her desire for him. He settled his hips between her legs and pulled her knees up to give him better access.
“Take off your shorts,” she demanded.
But he wanted to take his time with her. They’d collided the night before in the dark, seeing only with their hands and mouths. Now in the morning light, she was a stunning sight to behold.
“I will, but first I need to see every inch of you. You’re so beautiful.” He ran his hands down her thighs, over her hips, and cupped her breasts as he watched her eyes grow dark. “You’re mine.”
“Agreed. Now what will you do with me?”
