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“Birdy…” Her name comes out like a rasped gasp. My throat bobs as I try to swallow the lump that seems to be stuck there, so I just stare at her.
Becausedamn.
Spending the afternoon getting ready was definitely worth it, after all.
She was always beautiful. I saw it that first time I laid my eyes on her, but this was on a whole different level.
Tonight she was simply breathtaking.
“And I’m out.” Seraphina’s elbow connects to mine as she passes by me. “I’ll see you two out there.”
I nod, my gaze still glued to Penelope, as my friend slips out of the room.
Penelope stops just shy of the doorway, her delicate fingers clasping around the cane in her hand, knuckles white. She ducks her head as she shifts her weight from one foot to the other. “Is this okay?”
“It’s perfect.” I close the distance between us, my hand clasping around hers as the other cups her cheek. She tilts her head back, those violet eyes meeting mine as she nibbles at her lip. “It looks like it was made for you. Doyoulike it?”
“I love it. Thank you for the dress. I might have started to panic when I realized I didn’t pack anything appropriate for this event. Not that I have anything appropriate, but…”
I press my finger against her lips, stopping her from rambling.
“Breathe, Penelope.”
She inhales deeply and lets out a huff of air. “Sorry, I’m nervous. I don’t want to embarrass you.”
“You could never embarrass me. And even if you came in jeans and a tee, you’d still be the most beautiful woman in the room tonight.”
Penelope lets out a nervous laugh. “You’re lying.”
“Am not.” I lean down, my forehead touching hers as I inhale her sweet scent, filling my lungs with all things Penelope Adams. “You’re perfect, Birdy.”
Roses and sunshine and sweet, aching temptation.
My hand goes to her waist, the shimmery pink material feeling like velvet under my touch as I slip my hand all the way to her back, teasing her naked skin through the ribbons crisscrossing over her back and pulling her closer. I knew this dress would be perfect for her, but my imagination had nothing on the reality of it.
“So freaking perfect. And all mine.”
The corner of her mouth twitches, amusement dancing in her eyes as some of the stiffness leaves her body.
“Okay. I just don’t want to emba—”
Gripping her face, I close the distance and press my mouth against hers. A startled sound comes out of her mouth, but after a moment, her body melts into mine, and she returns my kiss.
My cock twitches as her soft body presses against mine, all those lush curves fitting against me perfectly.
Groaning, I pull back. Our breathing is ragged as I hold myself still, trying to calm the fuck down. The last thing I need is to show my raging hard-on to the cameras.
“Don’t you dare say that again…”
“Sebast—”
“I mean it, Birdy. I’ll never,everbe embarrassed to be seen with you.” With a gentle stroke of my thumb over her lower lip, I pull back, my hand sliding down her arm until it reaches hers, our fingers intertwining.
“No Henry?”
Penelope shakes her head. “No Henry.”
“Penelope, is this…”
