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As if waking from a trance, a smile lifts his cheeks. A dimple appears, and my stomach squeezes so hard. I clasp my hands together, bringing them to my lips, and we slowly start to move, closing the space between us.

“Are you okay?” The low vibration of his voice does funny things to my insides.

“I’m much better now.” I lift my hand, placing my palm on the top of his chest. “You came back.”

“I couldn’t stay away.” He puts a hand on my waist, drawing me closer to him. “I made a promise.”

“You said you couldn’t keep it.” My other hand is on his chest now.

He puts both hands on my waist. “I decided I didn’t want to be a man who doesn’t keep his promises.”

A surge of self-preservation rises out of nowhere. “I’m not sure I can keep doing this. I can’t count on you being here for me, then you ghost me again.”

His brow furrows, and he pulls me closer to his chest. “What are you saying? You want me to leave?”

“It depends on what you plan to do.”

Our eyes lock, and heat races to my core. “I plan to take you back to my place and spend the night in your arms. Is that okay with you?”

“Then what?” It’s a breathless whisper.

He leans closer, his lips grazing the shell of my ear as he speaks, sending chills skittering down my arms. “Then I have a lot to tell you. Then we’ll do whatever you decide.”

He lifts his head to find my eyes, and when they meet, I can’t stop a smile. “I’m ready to go anywhere with you.”

“Let’s start at the house first.”

Chapter 34

Gray

Being in Drew’s arms again is better than finding out I have more money than God. It’s better than winning the fucking life lottery…

It’s like drawing a long breath after a deep dive. I hold her body against mine, and she smells like heaven. She feels like forever. My body relaxes, the tension leaves my muscles…

It’s the same feelings I’ve always had in her arms.

After dealing with that asshole at The Red Cat—I swear to Christ, I was ready to finish that guy—I had to get out of that place.

Drew seemed to understand. She put her hand in mine, and we walked the short distance to the garage. I took the lead, walking her into the cottage and closing the door before turning and pulling her to me.

“Drew-baby.” I speak the words against the skin of her neck.

She shivers, lifting her arms around me. “You have some explaining to do.”

“I have so much to tell you.” My lips trace a line up into her hair, to her temple. “You are so sexy in this little outfit. That skirt makes me crazy.”

“Does it?” She steps back, putting a finger in her mouth. “What if I did this?”

She turns her back and I watch as she lifts the front. It only takes a moment for her to slide the thin strings of her thong panties down her long legs. When she gets to her ankles, she bends all the way over, flashing her pussy at me, and I nearly come in my pants.

“Holy shit, Drew.” I step back, sitting on the edge of the coffee table. “You’re killing me.”

“Am I?” She turns around making big eyes. “I’m just getting comfortable.”

Her hands go behind her back, and she lifts that crop-top. I watch in awe as she slowly removes her lacy bra, leaving her breasts to bounce as she walks over and straddles my lap.

“What do you have to tell me?”