Page 24 of Wrapped Up in You

SERENA

One month later

“You do realize that while the views at your apartment are immaculate, I’ll want a house with a yard someday soon, right?” Crew and I are sitting on the couch. Mackie is tuckered out after a long walk around the neighborhood, going further since Crew is spending the night here. Talia knows no matter what place I land at for the night, Mackie is always welcome to join me. In fact, Crew will ask where he’s at on the days I don’t have him. I’m not sure if he realizes it or not, but the way he’s becoming attached to the cute Boxer, he may find himself a pet owner before too long.

Talia loves that everyone loves Mackie, and she’s blended in with Crew’s friend group. Excuse me,ourfriend group. Any event Talia can make, she tries, and while she’s the odd woman out with not having a partner, since she’s still on her no dating kick, she is working on herself after a very long, very disastrous verbally abusive relationship. It’s been years, but from some of our conversations recently, she still has moments when a song will knock her to her knees and have her bawling. Which is whyshe’s team no dating, no looking, and no anything to do with a man.

“I’m well aware. Val and you talking about it that day in Todd’s office gave me an idea. I’ve been looking at places ever since, one that has the best of both worlds. It might take a little bit of time, but there might be a place coming to market soon.” A look of surprise must be written on my face because Crew lets out a light chuckle.

“Wow, I didn’t mean right now. I mean obviously, I love you and everything we have, but wow,” I repeat again, mouth opening and closing.

“Say it again, Serena.”

“Say what?” Crew’s hands slide into my hair as he turns in his seat. My hands cup his wrists, and I moisten my lips. There’s that look he gives me, the one riddled with desire, eyes darkening, jaw clenching, and fingers moving in a way that promises everything I could ever want.

“You love me.” The rasp to his tone has me moving. I’m on my knees, straddling his lap, and his hands slide down my back, causing a ripple to undulate through me. His hands cup my ass, pulling me closer until I’m planted on top of his cock.

“I love you, Crew.”

“Enough to spend forever with me?” While I’ve always thought there’s no such thing as a dumb question, this one might be one of those times there’s an exception.

“Forever and ever.” I rock my body against his. The thick ridge of his cock feels so good, and the loose clothes we’re wearing do nothing to hide our mutual desire for the other.

“Fuck yeah.” I’m on my back in a flash. Crew lifts my legs as he divests me of my bottoms. I work my top off, and the minute I’m completely bare to him, he’s taking me in. My core is soaked, wetness dripping between my thighs, and he spreads me for him just as he pulls his length out of his shorts. He’s toofar gone to strip out of his clothes. The need he has for me is out of control, and the same could be said for myself as I work my nipples, pinching and pulling, while Crew drags the head of his cock along my slit.

“Crew.” He nudges my clit. My eyes drift closed, and a whimper escapes my lips.

“Gonna love you, Serena, forever and always.” He pulls back slightly, hands gripping the outsides of my thighs, thumbs pressing on the insides, and when I open my eyes, my gaze moves from his face down to where his focus is, where we’re barely connected, his tip barely pressing in.

“Forever and always,” I reply. He surges in then drops down to his elbows, caging me in and holding me captive with his eyes like he keeps me captive with his love.