Page 49 of Continuum

“Nah.” I shook my head. “Not many have made it to a second date.”

“And the ones who have?”

I smirked, looking over at him. “The ones who have were never given an opportunity to steal me away for an entire day.”

A slow smile spread across his face. “Oh really?”

“Really,” I confirmed.

“So, how did I get so lucky?”

“You’re special, Kwame Mitchell.”

With a light chuckle, he stepped on the gas. “Keep that same energy when we get to our next destination.”

Twenty minutes later, I’d assumed for some reason we were heading somewhere different. But when we pulled up in front of my place, I was confused.

“Um…” I looked around. “Is this the surprise?”

He laughed. “Actually, for where I’m taking you, we need to change into something a little dressier.”

We climbed out of the rental car and I was still confused.

“Eli’s using the car to go to the concert tonight.” He went to the trunk, grabbed a bag, and then met me on the steps to my front door. “We are going to drop the car off to him and then take a taxi to the spot.”

“What spot?” I asked as I unlocked my home and entered.

“It’s still a surprise,” he replied, closing the door behind us. “Can you be ready in an hour?”

“Yes!”

“Can I use your shower?”

I feigned shock. “With me?”

The way his face lit up made me smile. “Well, I meant in general, but”—his eyes roamed my body as he inched closer— “if that option is on the table, where do I sign up?”

Giggling, I feebly pushed him away from me. “You said we only have an hour.”

“I mean, Eli won’t bethatmad if we’re a little late.” He leaned down and kissed me.

“Mmm,” I sighed into his mouth. When we pulled apart, I gazed up at him. “Well, when you put it like that, maybe we do have time.”

He pulled me in tight. “We should hold off. We only have an hour and if I have you in front of me… water dripping over your body… it will be more than an hour worth of things I’d want to do to you.”

“I don’t know what you planned, but it better be good if we are skipping naked shower fun for it.” I backed away from him. “But I hope that doesn’t mean naked shower fun is off the table for whenever we get back.”

He closed the gap between us and cupped my face. “Naked shower fun is on the table whenever you want it. Just”—he brushed his lips against mine— “say”—he did it again, slower, longer— “when.”

The man knew how to set me on fire.

I wrapped my arms around him and gave into the kiss.

When we finally pulled apart, I looked into his eyes and felt a wave of emotion come over me. When my eyes started stinging, I broke our gaze.

“Okay, let me show you where the guest bathroom is,” I told him, turning around quickly. “Follow me!”

I felt his eyes on my ass the entire time we were going up the stairs.

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