Page 32 of Tyler

“It’s all right. We’re going to be good together, Piper.”

His words and tone reminded her how sweet the man was, so she met his gaze. “I don’t doubt it for a second.”

His gaze darkened to a delicious navy. “Good.”

Before she could blink, Ty swept her into his arms and carried her across the living room and straight through her open bedroom door. Since his cottage had the same layout, she knew he needed no guidance. Instead, she kissed a path up his neck.

He muttered an oath when she sank her teeth into the curve that met his shoulder, and her whole body sparked to life when the hand cupping her breast as he carried her found her nipple through her sweater and brushed it back and forth.

Damn, he was amazing.

After setting her on the bed, he turned on a lamp, and she quickly kicked off her flats before he sat next to her. “You still sure about this?”

Warmth flooded her heart at his sweetness. “Yes. Very.”

“So am I.”

Her ribs took another pounding from her out-of-control heartbeat as he reached for her, his hands lightly grasping her upper arms before he slowly pulled her against him. He was close. So deliciously close, she only had to lean forward, and their lips would touch, but he just held her there and stared at her mouth, his eyes heavy-lidded and deliciously heated.

Desire spiked through her, heating all her favorite parts, and the easy strength with which he held her against his hard chest had those butterflies fluttering in her stomach again.

Still gazing at her mouth, Ty swallowed as if it were an effort to hold back. “Do you feel that?”

“Yes,” she whispered.

She felt so much. She felt everything. His hot skin and rock-hard body were a heady combination that made her tremble.

“Me, too. And like I promised, it’s going to get better,” he murmured as he pressed her down until her back hit the mattress.

Once again, the man was leaning over her like he had in the courtyard, but this time, she could see his face, see the emotionsshe’d only felt last week because the setting sun had been behind him.

This was so much better. Plus, now he was shirtless. He looked amazing—all lean and ripped, and hungry. Those gorgeous eyes were heated as they stared into hers, and anticipation pulsated, driving her a little bit crazy before he finally bent to kiss her.

Yes…

Needy and ready, she opened her mouth for him, sliding her tongue against his, thrilling at the deep, raw sound that rumbled in his chest. She’d never get tired of hearing it.

His hands found her hips and gripped tightly, lining their bodies up just right. So right. Instinctively, she made room for him between her legs and rocked against him.

“You’re killing me,” he muttered as they broke for air.

“Sorry.”

He chuckled and set his forehead to hers. “No, you’re not.”

The feel of him on top of her was too incredible, and she couldn’t stop her hips from undulating again. He muttered a curse and pressed back with his impressive erection.

“Your fault,” she muttered. “I can’t control my body’s response to yours.”

To prove it, she rocked up against him again.

Ty let out the sexiest damn growl before his lips devoured hers, taking what he wanted without apology. Things got crazy, then they went from aroused to wild as they took turns on top, her dress tangling around her hips. She kissed and nipped and licked, enjoying the trip down the muscles and ridges of his magnificent body, then made another pass for the sheer thrill of it.

A second later, she was flat on her back with her wrists pressed into the mattress on either side of her face. Piper moaned. He covered her completely with his entire weight,shocking sensations to life. Craving more, she wrapped her legs around him, bringing him even tighter against her.

“Piper,” he murmured, pressing hot, open-mouth kisses down her throat, then he bit the special spot behind her ear.

She gasped and eagerly turned her head to give him better access. He needed no further instruction, and sensations rippled through her body, causing her to close her eyes and clutch his back.

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