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He flicks his tail then curls up in front of Ruby’s door, his chin on his paws.
I sigh and go to my room, all the while savoring the rest of my sweet girl’s taste on my lips.
12
RUBY
Iwake to the smell of bacon, coffee, Knox, and something sweet all mixed together. This has to be what heaven smells like. I stretch, sitting up in the giant comfy bed. It’s nothing like the one I have back in the city. That one is only a freaking twin. Unfortunately, it’s the only option if I want to have anything else in the room.
I was sure I would never be able to sleep after what Knox and I did, but I was dead wrong. I was out within seconds. It was honestly the best night of rest I’ve had in a really long time. A rush of heat fills me when I replay last night in my mind.
I’d wanted him so badly to come to bed with me. It had been on the tip of my tongue to tell him I’d be okay with him fucking me all night long, but I’m not sure I’m ready for that. I’m still trying to figure out what’s happening between us.
Twenty-four hours ago, I’d been dreading seeing Knox. Now I’ve done a complete one-eighty, and I’m excited to see him. I’m still a bit shy but excited nonetheless. I’ve always been drawn to him, even back in high school. There were those few moments I’d had with him when I swore there was something more. This connection whenever our eyes would lock. What if we were always destined to be?
“Get over yourself,” I mumble at the silly thought.
As much as I hate to think it, if I hadn’t been forced back here, I’d still be in the city living my life with no plans to return to Reindeer Valley. It’s not some sweet romance story where he willed me back with his love. Nonsense. I came back here on my own.Notbecause Knox wanted me here.
But does that matter? I’m not sure. I haven't been saving myself for marriage, but Ihavebeen saving myself for someone special. My mom might not have shown me what a good relationship should be, but my Grams did. The way Grandpa was with her before he passed set the bar high. The stories she tells me about them together has always made me long for a love like that of my own.
I’d moved to the city to get away and try something new, but my dream even as a little girl was to one day have a family of my own in Reindeer Valley. Each year I spend away is a year I’m losing with Grams. And if I face the honest truth and actually level with myself, the real reason I ran from here was to give myself space from Knox.
I knew I needed distance to get over the silly, consuming crush I’d had on him. I thought I had somehow allowed myself to fall for what I believed was the wrong kind of man. Something I told myself I’d never do. That was a habit my mom had and one I didn’t want to inherit. So I left. I had to or I’d have thrown myself at the rich asshole who’d shred my heart and break me into a million pieces.
The door creaks open only a smidge, and Greasy takes full advantage and slips in. He comes over to the bed and jumps up, making himself right at home on my lap. He purrs loudly as he gets comfortable.
“Morning, beautiful baby.” I pet him. He quickly rolls over, giving me his tummy.
A soft knock hits the door seconds before Knox opens it to reveal himself in all his glory. When I see him standing there shirtless in low hanging sweatpants, I want to fling myself at him and beg for a repeat of last night, but I somehow manage to keep it together. Thank God this cat is in my lap, or it might be a different story. How does he look so damn good first thing in the morning?
“You always look this hot when you wake up?” he asks, leaning up against the doorframe.
I snort a laugh. “Yeah right.” I start to try to smooth down my hair. I bet I’m a hot mess and he’s trying to be nice.
“I’ll come over there and prove how hot I think you are.” He reaches down and openly adjusts his cock.
“Knox!” Heat blooms throughout my whole body.
“As much as I want to spread you wide on that bed right now, I also want to feed you before you go into the bakery.”
“Crap!” I pick Greasy up from my lap to quickly get out of bed. I kiss his little head before putting him down. “What time is it?” I hurry over to my suitcase. I don’t even reach it before Knox snags me around the waist and pulls me into his giant body. His mouth comes down onto mine. “Morning breath,” I whisper when he breaks the kiss sooner than I actually wanted.
“You taste sweet to me.” He gives my ass a squeeze. “Put some pants on. You’re killing me here.”
“Okay, then let me go.”
“For now,” he agrees and releases his hold on me so I can get dressed.
When I come back out, he’s pouring me a glass of orange juice. Two full plates of food already sit on the oversized dining room table.
“Do you entertain a lot?” I asked.
This home is not only built for entertaining but a family too. He had to have that in mind when he had it constructed.
“No.” He chuckles, pulling my chair out for me.
He’s now dressed in jeans and a simple black shirt that stretches across his broad chest. I swear he looks hot no matter what. I’d only tossed on another pair of yoga pants and a festive holiday shirt. It’s nice not having to get all dolled up or put a suit on for work.
