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She smiles. "Okay, maybe it's obvious. I just… I want you to know that I respect whatever you want. If you're trying to say something and I'm not getting it, it's because I don't get it. Just tell me. Even if it's awkward or it kills the mood. Because nothing would be worse for the mood than finding out you didn't want to—"
Fuck, she's too adorable.
I lean in. Bring my lips to hers.
She wraps her hands around my arms. Holds on tightly as she kisses back.
She's soft, eager, pliable.
She tastes so fucking good, like spearmint and like Ariel.
She pulls back with a sigh. "Oh."
"Too fast?"
"No?" She shakes her head. "Perfect." She leans in. Digs her fingers into my skin. Kisses me.
Her lips part.
I slip my tongue into her mouth. Play with hers.
Softly.
Then harder.
She groans against my lips. Brings her hands to my shoulders. Climbs into my lap. "Does this mean we're—"
"Yeah."
"Thank God." She stares down at me, her brown eyes full of desire. "I really want to fuck you."
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chase
Ariel digs her fingers into my shoulders. "This isn't fair."
"Yeah?"
She traces the tattoo covering my right shoulder. "You have all this—"
"The ink?"
Her nod is heavy. She watches her finger glide over my skin, her pupils wide, her cheeks flushed. "You're a sex god and I'm—" She swallows hard. "I…"
She's nervous.
Fuck, I'm not sure which of us is more nervous.
It's been two years for me, but she's the one with purpose. She's the one changing her life.
When I think about it—
My limbs get light. My whole body gets light. Like I'm about to float off the couch.
I need to be here. Need to feel every inch of her skin against mine. Need her soft lips on my—
I need to keep this physical. To keep my brain tuned to her perfect tits and her red lips.
