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“You haven’t seen my hourly rate yet.”
A laugh rumbles through my chest. “Guess I’ll have to find other ways to compensate you.”
Her breath catches. “I’m sure we can negotiate terms.”
THIRTY-SIX
BRANDON
Naomi shifts against me, trying to wiggle out of my arms. Not happening. I tighten my hold, burying my face in her hair.
“Brandon.” She squirms. “I need to get up.”
“Nope.” I tangle our legs. “Sorry, but I signed up for this lifetime subscription service.”
Her laugh vibrates through my body. “What are you talking about?”
“Premium Naomi cuddles.” I nip at the skin of her throat. “Very exclusive. Wait list’s a mile long.”
She tries another escape attempt. I counter by rolling us so she’s trapped under me, her eyes sparking with mock annoyance.
“You’re impossible.”
“Impossibly charming.” I nuzzle her neck. “Impossibly handsome. Impossibly?—”
“Full of yourself?”
“That too.” My fingers find that spot on her ribs that makes her squeal. “But you knew what you were getting into.”
She manages to free one hand, poking my chest. “I definitely didn’t sign up for morning breath.”
“Package deal, cupcake.” I capture her hand, bringing it to my lips. “Besides, your signature’s right here.”
“I don’t see any signature.”
“It’s invisible. Written in secret cuddle ink.” I drop my weight carefully, pinning her completely. “Only visible to extremely talented chefs.”
“Oh really?” Her fingers thread through my hair. “And what else does this invisible contract say?”
“That you’re required to stay in bed with said extremely talented chef for at least another hour.” I brush my nose against hers. “It’sverylegally binding.”
“Sounds serious.”
“Very serious. Breaking it could result in severe penalties.”
“Like what?”
“More cuddles. Possibly kisses.” I trace her jawline. “I don’t make the rules.”
“Clearly.” Her breath hitches as I grind against her. “What about my subscription to pancakes?”
“Do you have one?”
“How do I get one?” Her fingers trace lazy patterns on my chest, igniting a fire.
“Well… there might be a special promotion running. Limited time offer.”
“And what would that involve?”