Page 41 of I Wish You Were Mine

But the wrong move is tearing off my nanny’s clothes.

It’s hooking up with the woman my daughter is falling in love with.

Why, then, am I having such a hard time doing the right thing?

The house is empty. Quiet. I hate it.

I’ve been alone for a long, long time. I don’t get why that fact bothers me so damn much right now. Usually I like sleeping alone. I like not having to deal with someone else’s bullshit.

But now, tonight, I can’t stand the thought of that empty space in my bed.

Just once, a voice whispers inside my head.

What if Maren and I gave in just once? One night to get the wild out? Maybe then I’ll stop feeling like I’m coming out of my skin.

My brain eagerly latches onto the idea. My feet come to a stop on the top step of the stairs leading to the kitchen. This might actually work out. Could help the tension between us. She needs stress relief. So do I. We’re both adults. We know the rules. My buzz is fading—that bottle of water helped—so I know I’m in my right mind.

One night.

One time.

And when it’s over, I’ll make sure we both leave satisfied.

Tossing my jacket onto a nearby chair, I turn around and sprint down the stairs.

Tiny has no idea what’s coming.

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I should be exhausted.

But stepping into my apartment, I’m wired. Shaky, even. Tuck wasthis closeto kissing me for the third time.

The scariest part? I wanted him to, more than ever. Despite all the very good reasons why we need to keep things professional, I’m dying for him to make a move.

He called me Tiny, for crying out loud. How cute is that?

My stomach bottoms out at the memory of him catching me when I fell, pulling my body roughly against his. His grip on me was firm, almost crushing, and I loved every minute of it.

I loved how he let his guard down and danced with me. He’s hot as hell when he’s having a good time.

And he let himself have a good time with me.

I don’t know Tuck that well. But I know it’s a big deal that he felt safe enough to be vulnerable just now. He’s being silly. Letting loose.

I’d like to think he’s being his true self with me in a way he isn’t with many other people.

I did that. I don’t know how, but it happened, and the idea that I’m capable of making a man like Tuck feel that way is just...

Yeah, it’s everything.

Go get him.

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