Page 127 of After All This Time

I’m so in love with this woman.

“You did some research?”

“Does that surprise you?”

She shakes her head. “Would it surprise you if I told you I did some research of my own?”

“No, it wouldn’t surprise me at all.”

Her face softens. “We can take it slow. If it’s uncomfortable or painful, we’ll stop. Okay?”

I nod. “Okay.”

How can someone be sweet and sexy at the same time?

Her hands cup my face, traveling down to my abs. “How the hell have you been hiding all this from me?”

“I could ask you the same question.”

Fuck you, anxiety. You’re not ruining what’s about to be the best night of my life. Let’s do this.

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT

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“Out of curiosity, what did you use for your research?” I ask as Noah climbs on top of me, his body weight feeling so good on top of mine.

I’m going to have to borrow that cologne sometime, so I can douse myself in it. Honestly, I might not have to after we’re done here.

His lips meet mine with a sense of urgency. He kisses me fiercely, pouring all of his emotions into this kiss.

Desire.

Lust.

Desperation.

I gasp as he gently tugs on my lower lip with his teeth.

He takes it as an opportunity to shove his tongue into my mouth, marking his territory inside.

I put my arms around his neck and grab his face.

He pulls away from my mouth, studying me with this intensity that’s making my insides melt like tempered glass.

Amusement is visible in those mesmerizing eyes of his. I can feel his breath as he moves closer, brushing his lips against the tip of my ear. “I think you already know the answer to that question.”

I swallow, hard and deep. “You read spicy romance books,” I blurt out before I can register that those words just escaped my lips.

He stares back at me, amusement taking over his face again. And if I’m not mistaken, hunger.

He read spicy romance books for research. God, I love him even more now.

I stare back at him.

“I can take it from the look on your face you were surprised by that.”

“Uh-huh.” My heartbeats are increasing at a rapid speed.

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