Page 86 of Stuck with Me

He lies back and I eagerly climb on top of him. This time I’m in charge and I relish in it.

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When I open my eyes,the sun shining through the window ricochets off the walls. Typically, if I wake like this, I’d groan and complain about why the curtains are drawn, making it too bright.

But this morning, waking up with the sunlight beaming into the room and filling it with warmth is welcoming. Nico holds me snug, his arms caging me in and making me feel protected. After the insane night we spent together, waking up like this is calming, wrapped up tightly against him.

It’s peaceful just like this, with the cabin so quiet in the morning. But my heartrate picks up speed. I don’t want to get caught sneaking out of Nico’s room. It’s not like I won’t spill my guts to Cammie and tell her every last detail, including the very personal ones even your best friend doesn’t want to know. But I’m not prepared for the razzing from Jones or Maverick. I’m really good at dishing shit out, but turns out, I’m not so good at taking it.

Maybe it’s early and I’m the first one awake. I wriggle a little to free my hand from Nico’s embrace and reach for my phone on the nightstand. No texts. I exhale a relieved breath. And then do what I would expect from Cammie. I text her and tell her because I can’t stand to wait until I see her in person. Even if it might be in a few minutes.

ME

I got good and royally fucked last night.

Let the record show. TWICE!

When was the last time I came twice in one night? NEVER!

Nico stirs behind me and starting my day like this, getting poked in the ass by Nico’s hard dick is beginning to be my favorite thing. His hot breath is suddenly brushing against the back of my neck and a tingle slides through me.

My phone buzzes in my hand.

CAMMIE

You lucky duck! I’m honestly jealous.

ME

You’re kidding? You and Maverick didn’t get it on last night? What are you? An old married couple already?

CAMMIE

First of all, we’re not married. Second of all, miss nosy, he spent the better part of the night eating me like I was his favorite meal, okayyyyy!

ME

Good. I’m relieved!

Guess what? I rode a cowboy last night!

And I can’t help myself, I burst out into a laugh. Nico thrusts against my backside and wraps his long legs around me like a spider monkey, and my heart flutters.

CAMMIE

Fantasy unlocked!

A big smile spreads on my face as I slide my phone back onto the nightstand and spin in Nico’s arms. I prop up on one elbow and gaze down at him. His hair sticks up on the side pressed against the pillow and his eyes are still sleepy.

“Everything okay?” his morning voice rumbles into the quiet room.

I nod, still unable to wipe the goofy-ass smile from my face.

He pushes a strand of my hair behind my ear as his eyes dance over my face. Almost as if he’s studying me and how I look, just like this, in the morning. He drags the pad of his thumb across my lips and my stomach tightens.

“Your lips are swollen.”

I release a gruff laugh. “I’m sure that’s not the only thing that’s swollen.”

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