Page 49 of Solid Ground

“That’s it, baby. Let me give you what you need.”

It’s all too much—his cock inside me, his fingers rubbing, and I’m in sensory overload.

“Come with me, Zoe. I know you want to.” His hot breath on my neck sends shivers down my spine.

My core pulses as my world explodes.

“That’s it. I can’t hold on anymore.” Declan groans behind me, thrusting hard before slowing.

We lie together, his softening cock still inside me.

It takes a moment to catch my breath, and Declan kisses my bare shoulder.

“Are you okay?” he asks.

“Wonderful.”

He rolls me back so I’m facing him. His gaze sweeps my face, the affection in his eyes warming my heart.

Kissing me softly, he then gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom, returning with a warm washcloth to clean me. Then I’m asleep within minutes.

I barely register the rest of the night.

His warm lips brush against my bare shoulder. “Good morning.”

“That was the best sleep I’ve had in ages.” I let out a yawn.

“Me too. It’s not been easy sleeping right across the hall from you.”

I roll over so I’m facing him. “Does this mean you’ll be sleeping here every night?” I bite my bottom lip.

“Only if you want me to. I won’t say no if you that’s what you need.”

“I’d like that.”

He reaches up and pushes my hair behind my ear. “Then, your wish is my command.”

“Why are you so perfect?”

Declan chuckles. “I’m not. You are.”

Swoon.

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DECLAN

I’ve beenin Zoe’s bed every night for the past two weeks.

But we’re not together—not in any kind of official sense. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but we’re satisfying each other’s needs and it’s bringing us closer. And not just in a physical sense.

I frown when Nikki’s name comes up on my phone. She hasn’t called in a while, and I thought I’d finally gotten through to her that I’m done.

But maybe she’s calling just to say hi—after all we have been pretty close.

For the first time in a long time, I answer the call.

“Nikki?”

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