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"Yeah, baby?"

"What do I say tomorrow when they ask me about our relationship and whether or not we're together?"

Propping his head up, he mirrors her and looks into her eyes. "What do you want to say?"

"I know what I want to say, but I want to know what you want me to say."

The idea of anyone still thinking they're not an item bothers him. "Tell them we're together. As far as I'm concerned, we are."

Her eyes search his, and he hates the doubt in her blue ones. "Really?"

His lips kiss her shoulder. "There's nothing fake about us, baby. You dominate all of my thoughts, and I feel crazy when I don't talk to you."

"I feel the same. I was worried it was just me. You know, because you did so well in the bedroom last time that I fell head over heels for you," she says, a joking smile spreading on her face.

He can't stop his laughter. Thinking back, that was one of the cheesiest things he could've said, but she ends up making him say whatever comes to his head, no matter how stupid he feels later.

"It's not just you. And you give as good as you get, Bri. Believe that. The last thing I expected was you hopping onto all fours, but fuck if it wasn't sexy as hell. I'm not sure which was hotter. All fours or opening the door naked."

"I'd never had great experiences with sex, but you've shown me how great it can be. Plus, if I didn't enjoy it with you, I probably wasn't going to with anyone."

The confidence she has in his sexual prowess has him looking over her like a snack he wants to devour. “You know what drives me wild about you?"

"In general, or in the bedroom?"

Kace smirks. "In the bedroom."

"Oh, do tell," she says and wiggles with excitement, completely unbothered by her completely naked body. "I've never been told I drive anyone wild before."

His fingers trace down her body and circle at her navel before coming back up to tickle her breast. "You know how to take what you want."

"Because I answered the door naked under a robe and tempted you in the entryway?"

"Well, that, too, yes. But you met me thrust for thrust just now. Pushed your ass back at me when I slammed into you. And the last time, you pulled your legs up and put them on my shoulders to make you as fucking tight as I've ever felt a woman. Fuck, I still think about that at night."

Bri lifts her head to kiss him. "I told you, you make me feel strong. And if I'm completely honest, you make me feel safe. Safe to do what I want, no matter how silly it may end up being. You don't judge me, Kace, and I honestly believe you'd do anything to protect me. To cherish the parts of me that need someone to appreciate."

"Bri, I would do whatever possible to stop you from ever being hurt if I could."

"I believe you."

He kisses her again, needing to be as close as possible to her. Rolling her onto her back, he settles between her legs, his cock sliding into her with ease. This time, he wants to take his time. To show her how much she means to him without saying the words he can't say just yet. That he loves her and everything about her.

Chapter Sixteen

Bri

Holding onto a bottle of wine with a death grip, Bri sits in the back of an SUV with Tessa as they drive through Brunsville. When Kace first invited them to spend Thanksgiving with his family, she jumped at the chance and offered to bring the salad that sits between them. But as she sits there, watching out the window at the slightly familiar town so close to her hometown, she starts doubting whether this was the right decision or not.

"Bri?"

"Hmm?" Bri asks, turning to Tessa.

Her hand falls on Bri's lap. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Liar."

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