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“I’m not, though.”

“I can keep you busy.” His hands slid down to my ass and squeezed lightly. My body clenched in response.

“I need the money.”

“The pack will give you whatever you need. We have more cash than we know what to do with.”

“I don’t want to rely on the pack.” I shook my head. “I still need to pay Tori back, anyway. She bought me a car pretty soon after I moved here. If I had another way to get around, I would’ve turned it down, but I didn’t.”

“Tori is mated to one of the oldest werewolves in the country. She doesn’t need your money.”

My defenses went up a little. “I know she doesn’t need it, but it’s the principle of the matter.”

“Then pay her back.” He squeezed my ass lightly.

I sent a quick message back to my boss that I’d be at work, then set my phone down on the counter. “Where were we?”

“I was waiting for you to take my clothes off, actually.”

I smiled. “Were you?”

“Always.” His lips curved upward.

“If you wait for me to make a move, you might be waiting forever, Beck.”

“I’ve got nothing but time.” He squeezed my ass again, and I arched against him enough to make him rumble. “You set the pace.”

“You’re the dominant one in this… relationship.”

I wasn’t sure what else to call it. And it was a relationship, even though it wasn’t a serious one.

“Am I?” His eyes were playful, but I saw something in them.

Something like a challenge.

He wanted me to be in charge. I was really shitty at that, but maybe I could give it a try. I had been the one to deepen the kiss, and that was fun. Why couldn’t I take over for a bit?

“Alright, take your shirt off,” I said. Giving a command felt foreign, but I liked it.

His gaze heated, and he stepped back just enough to give himself space to peel the shirt over his head. I didn’t look away from him as it hit the floor.

Damn, he was gorgeous.

Thick, chiseled muscles, everywhere.

Maybe I could get used to being in charge.

“Your pants, too,” I said.

His eyes were hot as he unbuttoned them, then pushed the fabric down his thighs.

And holy hell, the man wasn’t wearing underwear.

His cock was hard and huge, and my entire body flushed at the sight of it.

“Are you sure that will fit inside me?” The question slipped out before I could rethink asking it.

His chest rumbled again. “Not a fucking doubt.”