Page 97 of Puck Me Secretly

My heart soared through my chest. “Because you don’t do distractions.”

“I’m looking at my only distraction. So, do we have a deal?”

I lifted my eyes. “About what?”

“Three chapters for a kiss.”

Yes. Hell yes!

I caught my bottom lip between my teeth, pretending to debate my choice. “All right, but only because I really believe you’ll love this book.”

“What makes you think that?”

“They sold 500 million books in this series.”

“That’s a lot of books.”

“People love this series. If these books don’t make you a reader, I don’t know what will.”

“Before or after?”

“What?”

“Do I get my kiss before or after I read my chapters?”

I stared up at his beautiful face. “Well, maybe we could do it before…”

His mouth came down over mine. I moaned. His kiss reminded me of that first night we kissed. He took his time. He didn't rush our kiss. It was simply an experience in pleasure.

I pushed my fingers into his hair and sighed when his mouth moved along my jaw bone, nipping my neck. “I think if you read five chapters, you will get another kiss.”

He murmured against my neck. “And if I read ten chapters?”

“Well, that would definitely qualify you for a third kiss.”

His arm snaked around my waist pulling me hard against him. I sighed when his mouth found mine again. I lifted my arms around his neck to anchor myself from the way the entire world spun.

He spoke against my lips. “How many chapters does this book have?”

“Lots.”

“What if I finish the book?”

I gasped when his mouth grazed down my neck. “Oh, if you finished a book, that would qualify you for a bonus.”

He lifted his head, his eyes were dark. “What’s the bonus?”

“It’s good.”

“I believe you. What is it?”

I gave a half scream as he picked me up and swung me around. Laughing, I buried my face in his neck while he carried me to the couch.

“Rory!”

We both froze. I lifted my head and squinted at Mom who stood in the doorway of the library.

“Mom!”

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