Page 189 of Surprisingly Us

She starts to quietly tiptoe by me, but I motion for her to stay. It’s her apartment after all. I don’t want her to feel unwelcome.

It’s a reminder that we need a bigger place. We’ve been mostly staying at Lettie’s apartment because the cats are more comfortable here, and honestly, so am I. I want to be wherever she is, but we need more space. I make a mental note to call Hunter when he gets back from his honeymoon.

While my brain is trying to focus on finishing my call with Sandeep, my eyes eat up Lettie in a flowy wrap skirt and cropped tank top that reveals a sliver of her midriff. Those sapphire eyes of hers are wide, and she’s bouncing on her toes in her ballet flats.

“Hey, Sandeep, Colette just walked in. I’m going to have to call you back.”

“Sure. We’ll talk more next week.”

“Sounds good.”

The moment I hang up, Lettie’s launching herself into my arms.

“I got it!” she exclaims, breathless with excitement. “I landed the lead role inRubies!”

“Congratulations, baby.” My voice comes out huskier than I planned, emotion in my throat making it difficult to speak. Her arms wrap around my neck, followed by her familiar scent. Holding her against my body, a feeling of contentment washes over me.

She did it.

Is this what it’s like? Hearing the other person’s good news makes me just as happy as they are. Not wanting to pull back from our embrace, I press my lips to her temple. “That’s amazing news.”

“I still can’t believe it.” She sighs, her body still clinging to mine.

“You deserve it, Lettie. You’re so talented, and you’ve been working so fucking hard for this.”

“Thank you,” she whispers against my neck. “For everything.”

She doesn’t owe me gratitude. She did all the hard work, but I greedily accept her words anyway.

“What did your mom say? And Hannah? Did she lose her mind when you told her?”

“I haven’t told them yet. I came straight to see you.”

It’s a good thing her head is still tucked into my neck, so she can’t see my eyes turn glassy. She found out the biggest news of her career, and she came straight to see me.What is this woman doing to me?

I quickly realize I’d do the same with her.

I clear my throat, and once I know my emotions are at bay, I set her on her feet and pull back to look her in the eyes.

“We have to celebrate. What do you want to do?” I ask.

“Hmm, good question.” Her eyes drop to my crotch, and when they lift to meet mine again, they’re filled with desire. “I was thinking I could suck your dick?”

I can’t help the exasperated chuckle that escapes my chest. Lettie just accomplished a career milestone. She’s earned the lead role in the fall session performance and from what I know of the inner workings of her ballet company, principal dancer is most likely to follow, yet the reward she wants for all her hard work is to give me pleasure? Make it make sense.

“That’s what you want to do to celebrate?” I ask.

“Well, that, and maybe a nice dinner out?”

I shake my head, still confused this is what she’s asking for. “Why do you want to suck my cock?”

“Well, you haven’t let me since the night you proposed and that was barely even a taste. Is there a reason you don’t like it?” Suddenly, her eyes widen. “Oh my god. Am I bad at it? Did I use my teeth? Are you afraid I’m going to bite your dick?”

I chuckle. “No, it was the best twenty-second blow job of my life.”

Her lips press together in a pout. “Then why are you against it?”

“Honestly?” I ask.

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