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By some miracle, we finish together, both calling out the other's name. I collapse against his chest, feeling wrung out and yet so, so sated.

"Is that how it always is?" I ask against his chest. "How it's always supposed to be?"

"Baby." He presses a kiss to my forehead. "I have never felt anything like that in my life. That's just...us."

I revel in his words, feeling positively elated to know my rapidly growing feelings aren't one-sided...to know that he still wants me...that it wasn't a one and done.

To know that I'm his...and he's mine.

CHAPTER 37

STERLING

Sunlight peeks through the curtains,slowly waking me.

Emmalyn murmurs in her sleep beside me, confirming that last night wasn't just a dream. She really is here, sprawled across me, her skin pressed to mine and hair fanned out across my pillow. She looks every bit like the angel she is.

Unable to help myself, I lean down and press my lips to her forehead. She stirs in my arms. "Did you sleep okay?"

"Beyond okay." She yawns. "Better than ever before, honestly."

"Good. Glad to hear it."

She smiles up with me with her eyes still closed.

"Do you feel okay? Are you sore?"

She wiggles her hips as if testing to see. "Only a little."

"Good. I'm glad I didn't hurt you. I don't ever want to hurt you." She elbows me, and I quickly amend my statement. "Ever again. If I could change the past, believe me, I would. But I swear to you, little mouse, never again."

"A girl could get used to waking up next to you. What are your plans for the day?" she asks, her voice soft, maybe even a little guarded.

"The only plans I have are the ones that allow me to spend time with you."

"The only thing I have to do today is study and work on my project a little. Typically, Stella and I have a girls’ day, but I think she’ll be okay with me making an exception just this once."

"Why don't you text her and find out while I warm up the shower?”

Her cheeks burn scarlet. "For both of us?"

"That's right, for both of us."

She swallows roughly. "Oh, okay."

"Is it okay with you?" I ask, hoping I'm not pushing her too far.

The little vixen wiggles her hips again, this time brushing against my erection. "Yes, Sterling, I think it's okay."

I pull the covers off and stand from the bed, making no attempt to hide my nakedness as I pad into the bathroom. In fact, I fucking love the way her eyes are locked onto my cock, watching it with a hungry smile as she takes me in.

"Better hurry...wouldn't want the water to get cold."

She cracks a grin. "Surely a place as fancy as this has a water heater that lasts longer than a minute."

I laugh. "You're right, I just don't want to miss you."

"I'll be right here," she promises, with hearts in her eyes as she reaches for her phone.

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