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And that was why I was currently standing in Sonny’s arms, shaking like a leaf on a tree.
“Seriously, thank you for what you did,” I whispered against his chest.
Sonny tightened his hold on me for a moment before using his forefinger to tip my chin upwards.
My gaze ate him up, loving that stubble he couldn’t seem to get rid of and his deep olive-toned skin.
Christ, he was so hot.
His bad boy tattoos were beyond sexy, and his muscular body was temptation itself. He was like a walking cover model.
I had to admit, I’d spent most of my nights this past week replaying the way he’d filled me so well and brought me to orgasm quicker than BOB—my battery-operated-boyfriend.
“Baby, I know we have to talk, but I will always protect you. My sweet Del, I could never let anyone hurt you.”
I cleared my throat, stepping back. Sonny kept his hands on my waist, and I was thrilled he didn’t want to let go.
Was it wrong I craved his touch, too? Especially after all the hijinks this week.
But it was definitely wise to clear the air before I went and did something stupid with him.
Again.
His fingers made circles on my hips where he’d lowered his hands, and I swayed closer.
Like one of those toys where the metal balls sat on this big magnet. That was me. Rolling me forward until I was simply clinging to the man.
“I’ve missed you,” he whispered, so close I was sure he would kiss me.
But first, I had to get this off my chest.
“I missed you, too, and I know it’s my fault for not being adult enough to hash this out. But did you have to unwrap all my trash and mess with my mail?” I asked, needing to know.
“Wait. What?” he asked.
The shock on his face told me what I already knew. Sonny was not behind either mess.
“That wasn’t you. Was it?”
“No! Of course not. Do you really think I would do something like that?” he asked.
He looked both hurt and aghast, and I didn’t blame him. I shook my head. I knew he didn’t do any of that, but I had to make sure.
“I didn’t think you did. And I’m sorry for even suspecting you. I was so messed up this week after we—that is, after everything that happened.”
“I get it, Del. We moved fast, and then I went and fucked it up. I’m so fucking sorry,” he said, and I could see sincerity swimming in his deep brown eyes.
“I should have never asked you to close your store. And I don’t even really know why I did. It was like I was focused on the tasting because I was trying to get you off my mind, and then I had you, and my fucking brain exploded.”
The sheepish grin on his lips as he explained in a rather adorable, bumbling way, how he’d been crushing on me, of all people.
“For months, you were so out of my reach. You had a boyfriend. And I thought you were happy with him, so I left you alone, Del. It was so fucking hard, but I did. I just didn’t think I had a chance.”
“You should’ve told me,” I whispered, but I admired his restraint.
Sonny really was a good man.
Former frat boy hotness aside, he was proving to be more than just my sexy neighbor next door. Maybe there were good men in this world who still had scruples and morals.
