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“You are to me,” she insisted, fluttering her eyelashes adorably.
Laughter bubbled up in my chest, and I bent my head to brush my nose against hers. “Well, don’t let anyone else hear yousay that. I have a reputation as a badass to uphold. We wouldn’t want our opponents thinking I’ve gone soft.”
Finley snickered, then mimed zipping her lips.
I chuckled before giving her a slow, sweet kiss. Unable to help myself, I traced her bottom lip with my tongue, but I pulled back when she opened her mouth. If I kissed her like I wanted to, it would be morning before I let her go.
I sighed and kissed her forehead. “You are too tempting, baby.”
Finley pouted for a second, then nodded, her expression resigned. “If I hadn’t grown up in a family where football was basically our religion, I might have pushed you to come upstairs. But I get it.”
Her reply just made her all the more perfect in my eyes.
“But you better win, Rhodes Channing,” she ordered. “Or you’ll have to deal with me.”
“Yes, ma’am.” I grinned and gave her one last kiss before turning her and gently pushing her toward the elevator. “I’ll call you,” I told her before taking one last, long look to get me through until I saw her again. Then I braced myself for the cold and left to go home to an equally cold shower and my empty bed.
5
FINLEY
My first date with Rhodes was amazing, but it wasn’t until early afternoon the next day that I realized I had forgotten how I had teased him about his rusty dating skills when we were at the stadium. He’d definitely proven himself with the Italian restaurant he brought me to. And his kisses, even though I had wished for more of them.
Even though Rhodes had held back, the feel of his lips against mine had left me breathless. So much so that I never thought to tell him how impressed I was with his arrangements.
Taking a break from checking the market for trades I was thinking about making today, I reached for my phone to send him a quick message.
Me
Good afternoon! You definitely weren’t exaggerating about knocking the rust off your dating skills.
I set my phone back down, assuming I wouldn’t hear from him for a while since the Nighthawks were due to fly out soonfor their game on Saturday. Much to my surprise, a notification pinged only a few minutes later.
Glancing at the screen and seeing his name, I curved my lips into a grin.
Rhodes
Told you I’d make sure you enjoyed yourself. ;)
Remembering the surge of desire I’d felt when he kissed me, I used my hand to fan myself.
Me
I’m still thinking about the manicotti and wishing I hadn’t eaten it all so I’d have leftovers for lunch today. Great pick!
Rhodes
Vince’s cooking is the best. He’ll be happy to hear you liked it so much that you needed another serving today. Don’t be surprised if you get a double portion. Thanks for the perfect idea for another gift.
My brows drew together as I stared at my phone, trying to figure out what he meant.
Me
Another gift?
Rhodes
Keep an ear out ’cause you’ll be getting a couple of deliveries today.
