Page 16 of The Light Within


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Turning around, I head back toward the elevator. I don’t miss the grin on Bryan’s face. He knows the text was from Everleigh, simply by my reaction to it. I can’t hide my smile when it’s anything to do with her.

The doors open and she and Savannah step off, laughing. When she turns her glowing face to mine, my breath hitches inside my chest.

Fuck, she’s gorgeous.

She closes the space between us, loving divine in a pair of dark skinny jeans, heeled sandals, and a black t-shirt. “Hey, love.” Her hands automatically curl around me as I pull her against my body, my lips pressing against her red ones.

“That’s my cue to wait by your car,” I hear Savannah say as she scurries around us.

Ignoring Savannah, I pull back slightly, staring into my woman’s beautiful face. “What are you and Savannah up to?”

“We have an appointment to get pedicures and massages. I figured while you were in meetings, I’d have some girl time with my bestie.”

I nod. “Perfect. I’ll call with my card information—”

“Will, you don’t have to pay for it.”

Saying nothing, I glower at her, admiring her for being completely unaffected by the look I’m giving her. Most people shrivel and immediately apologize, giving into me. But not my woman.

It takes far more to intimidate her.

“How many times do I have to say it?” I hitch an eyebrow at her.

“I know, I know.” She rolls her eyes. “Fine, you can pay.” The shitty-ass grin on her face makes me want to turn her over my knee and smack her ass.

“You love tormenting me, don’t you?” My expression eases as I take in her sparkling eyes.

“It’s my sole mission in life.” Her flirty giggle makes me want to shove her against the elevator wall and show her a mission. One that involves her coming around my dick until her knees are too weak to stand.

Inhaling her jasmine and amber scent, I lean my lips against the shell of her ear. “Keep it up, goddess, and I’ll have you screaming my name as I fuck you senseless.”

The involuntary shiver she tries but fails to hide lets me know she’s deeply affected by my words. My fingers stroke her bare arm, feeling the goosebumps beneath my skin.

“How about Bryan and I treat you ladies to lunch after? Maple Valley Café at noon?”

She pulls back with a smile. “I’d love that.” Her eyes twinkle with mischief. “I’m guessing I don’t get to pay for lunch, either?”

I snort. “What do you think?”

“I think you spoil me.” Her fingers graze the stubble on my chin, knowing I don’t shave it off because I know how much she likes it. “And I love you for it.” Her smile practically blinds me. “I loveeverythingabout you.”

With a growl, my hand winds through her hair while the other presses against her back, feeling her melt against me. My mouth covers hers, my lips move against hers, eliciting a throaty moan.

Kissing until we are both breathless, I slowly pull away from her, desire coursing through me. I’d love to say fuck this meeting and enjoy her instead, but I really can’t. I need to snap Sumer Tech Industries up before the word gets out about their financial difficulties.

“There is nothing I enjoy more in this world than spoiling you, gorgeous.” Pulling back slightly, my hand slips between us, rubbing over her stomach. “And the two little girls inside you.”

“Ugh. Here you go with that again.” She shakes her head, a wry smile on her face. “We’re gonna need to find out the sex of these babies just so we can put this to rest.”

Laughing, my other hand slides down to her ass. “No need. We’re having twin girls.”

“Whatever you say, baby. Just don’t be disappointed if you’re wrong.”

“I’m not worried. I know I’m right.” My hand slides from her stomach and I spin her around, clasping her hand in mine as I walk her to her car. “Drive carefully, sweetness.”

“You know I will. I had an expert instructor who taught me everything I know.” She winks at me, referring to the time I spent teaching her to race when she lived with me in California. I loved watching her smoke the competition on the mountain roads. She has excellent instincts and doesn’t buckle under pressure.

Glancing over her shoulder, I see Savannah standing rigid as she looks at something on Bryan’s laptop, then rolls her eyes. Nudging Everleigh, she glances over at them, then looks back at me, shaking her head. Her voice is low as she says, “Those two just need to fuck so their sexual tension simmers down. They are always competing to see who can find information the fastest. The other day, Max asked Bryan if he could dig up some info on a case he’s working on, and Savannah jumped all over Max about it.” She grimaces as she says, “Max told them he didn’t give a shit who got him the info; he just needed it.”

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