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This man is more than I could have ever asked for. More than I deserve, and I want to be everything for him. Reaching up, my hand slides to the back of his neck to bring him in for a kiss. I flip to my back, spreading my legs wider. “Show me how you touch yourself,” he demands with a grunt. Sliding my hand down my stomach, I arch my back and give him what he asks for. “Fuck, you’re so hot.” My body begins to lock as I rub myself to orgasm.
“Yes. Harder, Ian,” I pant. He tosses my leg over his shoulder, giving it to me deeper. Grinding upward, my limbs tremble. Staring into my eyes, he doesn’t let up. I need to make changes to my life to be able to fully give myself to him. This pleasure and emotion are too much to handle, and my eyes begin to tear. The intensity of this moment consumes me. Ian stills, emptying himself inside me, his eyes never leaving mine. He leans down, pressing a small kiss to my forehead.
“I love you.” His hand wipes away my tears before sliding out of me.
“I want to share my life with you, Ian.” Those three words still remain stifled at the tip of my tongue.
“I’m not letting you go that easy this time around, Emery.” A yawn takes over, as I’m now emotionally and physically drained. Ian helps me up as I head to the bathroom first. I don’t want him to let me go. Ever. But I also know I need to be ready to fully commit to him and myself. I need to learn to learn to love me too.
As I drift off to sleep in Ian’s arms, my mind goes through the checklist of everything that’s needed to be the best version of myself. The version I deserve. But it’s not going to be a fun ride.
Chapter21
Ian
A beepingof a work truck pulls me from my slumber. Shit. I don’t have my alarm. The warmth and weight of Emery is worth being late to work. Though, technically, I’m already here. I don’t want to leave this bed. This moment. It was gutting watching her past tear her apart last night, and all I could do was hold her tightly. As much as I want to let myself believe this is the start for us that I’ve wanted for so long, an uneasy feeling rests in my stomach with her unpredictability. I didn’t expect to hear her say she loves me back, but dammit, I was hoping I would. This is only the start of her healing, and if it’s too much, I really might lose her for good. Emery stirs, elongating her body as her puffy red eyes flutter open.
“Good morning, beautiful.” She tilts her head down, as if embarrassed about how she looks.“Please, don’t hide from me.” My finger curls under her chin, bringing her lips to mine. She pulls back a moment later with a sleepy smile.
“I guess giving in can be this easy.” There’s a softness to her voice I haven’t heard since the month we met, and it takes me aback.
“That’s my Daisy Girl.”
“I’m here. But a flower can’t grow without a ray of light.” Well, hasn’t her smart mouth turned sweeter.
“It can, but it’s nice having the warmth and support.” We hear the front door open, and I know who it is before they even announce themselves.
“Ian?” Rhett’s voice carries through the house in confusion.
“Whoops.” Emery giggles.
“I’ll meet you out back,” I call out.
“Morning, Emery!” I can hear Rhett chuckle. “I hope you didn’t tire him out too much.”
“Nah, he’s got the stamina of a stallion.” She giggles again, and I wish I could play that sound on repeat. “He’ll be out shortly.” There’s a long pause before the front door shuts again.
“How are you feeling?” I pull her on top of me and brush the hair out of her face.
“I don’t know,” she answers honestly as her teeth toy with her bottom lip. “I wish last night was it. That I’d wake up as a new person, but my mind is still racing and my insides feel like I’ve been splayed open.” Blinking back tears, she bites her cheek. “I feel like it’s going to be quite a journey.”
“I’ll be by your side through it all. You have a strong support team here.” I feel her tense, but she attempts to keep her poker face.
“Rhett’s waiting.” She sits up, rubbing her eyes. “I’ll make you some coffee while you shower.”
“Do I smell that bad?”
“If I can smell sex off of you, then Rhett and your team definitely will.” Laughing, she gets out of bed and pauses at her vanity, staring at the photos of her youth. “Thank you.” She rests her chin on her shoulder as she looks back at me. “I promise I’ll never throw sass your way again.”
“Don’t lie to yourself.” In a couple of strides, I’m by her side, staring down at her naked body. “You love driving me crazy with sass. I love acting on it too.” I feel my cock lengthen, but he’ll have to wait until later.
Arms wrapping around my neck, she presses her body against me. “How about I sass you in the shower and see how you respond?” Her leg slips between mine as her hip grinds against my cock.
“I’ll show you real stallion stamina.” Picking her up, I carry her to the bathroom and make good on my word.
An orgasm and shower later, I head out back to Rhett and the rest of the crew working away. Rhett raises an eyebrow at me, and for once doesn’t make a comment. I yawn and blink dramatically before giving the framing a once-over.
“I guess Emery’s praise wasn’t fake.” He chuckles.
