Page 158 of Changing Rules

And I also want to clarify a few things.

“So we’re really going to live in two cities?” I ask as he nips at my pulse point.

“Do you really want to talk about that now?” He chuckles, leaning away.

“We could use a minute or two to catch our breath anyway,” I point out.

“Yes, we’re going to live in two cities.” He gives me a devastating grin. “I’ll visit as often as I can, but I think Milo would love to stay here with you. He’s always liked you more than me.”

Warmth blooms in my chest, though I still have so many questions. “What about?—”

“Tom helped me convince Ben you could work for him remotely. You did it when you were in school, so he can’t deny it’s possible. He understands New York would be good for you. Millie supports the idea too, just like Meg.”

My real family.The people who have my back no matter what. Aunt Millie, Ben and Tom, Meg—four people I can’t imagine my life without.

“You said Kaden helped? Jess? Your sister?”

“Audrey contacted the guy who manages the building. He went to college with her and Jess. Kaden and Jess toured the available units for me.”

I grin so hard my cheeks ache.

“They FaceTimed me while they walked through this apartment, and we knew immediately it was the one.”

“I can’t believe you did all this for me. I love you so fucking much.” I bite my bottom lip. “But…if we can do long distance now, why can’t we do long distance when I go to Santa Clara? It’s only a year. I don’t want to take you away from Boston. You love it there.”

He chuckles softly, tucking strands of my hair behind my ears. “This is only for a few months. I can’t go a whole year without you. I love football, and I love Boston, but I love youmore. I talked to Drew and Marco. I talked to my parents. Everyone supports us. They all want the best for us.”

I’m stunned. He’s thought it all through. He talked to his parents, to his friends. For me.

“But—”

He shuts me up with a hard kiss, his tongue finding its way into my mouth and sending goosebumps skittering along my skin.

With a nip to my lip and a quick peck, he leans back. “Are we done talking?” His husky voice makes my pussy throb; clearly he notices, because his eyes darken. “I think we are.”

Two can play this game, Alexander.

Smirking, I stand and tower over him.

The intrigued look on his face means one thing: He’s waiting to see what I’ll do next. I stroll away from the couch and further into the apartment.

“Where are you going?” He follows me, his bare feet on the floor rattling the quiet of this place.

I glance over my shoulder. He stands a few feet away, his cock hard again. The guy knows what his woman needs, doesn’t he? I turn to face him.

“I was wondering…” Slowly, I drink him in. “Where is our bedroom?”

“God, woman, you’re killing me.” With a growl, he pounces, scooping me into his arms.

As if we were made to fit together, he effortlessly slides into me. Groaning in approval, he carries me down the hall and through an open doorway on the right. Then I’m on my back atop soft covers, my man hovering over me. The way he looks at me makes my heart gallop, as if I’m the most precious thing in the world and he can’t get enough.

“Before I fuck your brains out, we need to settle one last thing.”

I snort, even as a fire blazes in my lower abdomen. “And what is that?”

“Will you be my girlfriend?” He draws in a breath, his expression growing serious.

I prop myself on my elbows, inching my face closer to his. “I’m yours.”

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