Page 129 of Never Will I Ever

Avery chuckles when I land half on top of him, his body vibrating against me. “We’re still covered in cum. You know that, right?”

I do, I just don’t give a shit.

“Is that supposed to deter me from post-sex cuddling?” I ask, glancing up at him.

He laughs. “Apparently not.”

Regardless, I do shift off of him, but only to grab my underwear from the floor to wipe us clean, shooting him a look that sayshappy now?Then I’m back in the bed, tucked into his side withmy head resting on his shoulder, and enjoying the feel of his skin pressed to mine

My fingers trace over his stomach, dipping into the valleys between his abs when he suddenly breaks the easy silence that settled over us.

“What position was that?”

“Some variation of lotus, I think?” When he lets out a low hum, I frown. “Why, was it not okay?”

“Oh, quite the opposite. I think that may be my new favorite.”

I laugh, propping myself on an elbow so I can look at him easier. “I’ll make a note of it.”

“Good. I like being able to ride you while you can still fuck me.”

His eyes take on a shy glimmer, despite the filthy things we just did to each other, and I think there will never be a day when this amazing man doesn’t find a way to surprise me.

“Mmm. So what I’m hearing is you’re starting to get greedy,” I tease.

“Only for you.”

I’m about to pull him into my arms and kiss the daylights out of him when he shifts away, moving to get off the mattress entirely.

Uh, I think the fuck not.

“Where the hell do you think you’re going?” I chide, frowning like a petulant child.

Then, because I’m just as greedy as he is, my fingers wrap around his wrist, and I drag him back onto the mattress. He lands with a laugh, which quickly turns into a gasp when my other hand slides up his chest to grip his throat.

His teeth sink into his lower lip, biting back a sinful smirk. “I was just gonna get a glass of water. Is that okay?”

“Nope,” I say, popping the P. “You’re not going anywhere.”

“Oh, really? You planning to tie me up so I can’t escape?”

I let out a low hum of approval. “That could be arranged, if you’d be into it.”

His nostrils flare, eyes smoldering with lust and intrigue, surprising me once again. But not as much as his raspy, “I think I would.”

A grin spreads over my face. I’d meant it as a joke, but with that tidbit of information, a whole slew of new, dirty fantasies unlock in an instant. It’s a damn good thing we have all the time in the world to explore them, now that he’s back in my arms for good.

My hand leaves his throat then, moving to brush back the sweat-dampened strands that have fallen over his forehead. His eyes lock with mine as he leans into the touch, almost nuzzling my hand, and it’s such an innocent and vulnerable act, I can’t help my heart from swelling at the sight.

“I love you.”

From the smile that overtakes his face, I may as well have hung the moon and all the stars in the sky just for him.

“Never have I ever been happier to hear three words leave your lips.”

I chuckle and press my lips against his jaw, because I know exactly what he means. It was the same thought I had when he said it the first time—and every time since.

“Well, Aves, I think we both have to put a finger down for that one.”

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