Page 57 of Text Me Baby One More Time

Although…it is very inviting.

I walk farther into the room, stepping up to the bed and pushing down on the mattress.

Oh fuck.

It feels heavenly.

Without thinking, I flop down beside my bag, sinking into the comforter and never wanting to leave.

“I’m moving in.”

“I mean, if you really want to, you can, but you’re gonna have to chip in for your portion of the rent. I accept sex, sex, and lots of fucking sex as payment.”

I groan, pushing myself up to my elbows to find Shep standing in the doorway, holding Steve, and watching me with an amused smile.

Long gone is his suit jacket, and he stands there in a crisp white shirt, sleeves rolled up to elbows.

He looks lickable.

I hate that I think he looks lickable, but Shep and no clothes is all I can think about since he kissed me.

Shep kissed me. And I let him do it.

What was I thinking? I can’t let him kiss me.

But…it wouldn’t feel so right if it was something so wrong…right?

“Comfortable, Den?”

“I love your bed.”

“I do too, but since I’m still feeling really goddamn charitable, I’ll let you take the bed and I’ll take the guest room.”

“Deal.”

His brows lift. “No arguments? That’s a new one from you.”

“I only have one condition.”

He chuckles. “Of course you do. Name it.”

“Steve stays with me.”

“You’re stealing my pug from me? Who am I going to snuggle with?”

“Use your imagination, Shep. Hand him over.”

With reluctance, he nods. “Fine. Let me say good night first.” He nuzzles the dog, letting him lick kisses all over his face. “I’m so sorry I’m leaving you with this crazy lady, Steve, but dad’s gotta do it, okay? I’ll make it up to you later with an extra long W-A-L-K and a bonus T-R-E-A-T.” Another nuzzle. “Good night, bub.”

He sets the pug down on the bed beside me, and Steve immediately trots up and rests on a pillow.

When I look questioningly at Shep, he shrugs. “What? That’s his pillow.”

I laugh, but it falls short when Shep fits himself between my legs, which are hanging off the edge of the bed.

Perfect fit.

Ugh.

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