Page 67 of Wicked Flirt
Marcus twined his fingers with hers and raised them over her head. “I love you so much.”
“I love you too so much.”
“I adore you and only you.”
Her throat tightened, her eyes hot because he knew how to love her in exactly the way she needed. “Me too. Kiss me before I cry.”
“Aww, Lex.” His mouth sealed over hers. Time ceased existing. There was just this, the two of them merged as one, body and soul. She’d never felt closer to another person before, her trust in him complete.
A long while later, he broke the kiss, his breath harsh. He held her head with one large hand, gazing into her eyes. “More.” He slid his other hand under her hip and tilted her up to take him deeper.
“Ah!” He hit just the right angle, the pleasure so intense her body tightened around him, milking him with her release. Her gaze never left his, held in thrall as euphoria flooded her body, heart hammering, breathless, electric sensations sparking through every nerve ending. He pumped deep and then let go, clutching her tight to him.
She held him tight, too, a surge of love so powerful radiating between them it made her hyperaware of everything—his heart hammering against hers, the heat of their skin pressed so close, his masculine scent, the flex of his muscles surrounding her. She never wanted to let him go, and then she relaxed, loosening her hold as beautiful reality sank in—
He was hers, and she was his. Forever.
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Epilogue
“Two engagement parties in one week!” Lexi exclaimed to Marcus.
“Lots to celebrate,” he said, walking her into Garner’s Sports Bar & Grill.
She beamed at him. Yup, she’d officially joined the ranks of annoying lovey-dovey couples. And shelovedit. It had been a whirlwind romance—three weeks to a proposal and another three weeks for her to move into his condo in the city. The move had been just yesterday. Hey, when it was right, it was right. They’d both been ready for a committed relationship. She still planned to visit Clover Park for all of her friends’ special occasions, girls’ night, and their Happy Endings Book Club meetings.
Today was Sunday, and the engagement party was for Brandy and Joe. Yup! Hailey’s mom and Josh’s dad were officially tying the knot. Next Saturday she and Marcus would have their engagement party at his mom’s house. Lia had planned the whole thing, and it had been an important step forward for her as she reached out to invite friends. She’d even gotten in touch with her parents in Florida, which Marcus was thrilled about because they planned on staying for a long visit. His theory was that his grandparents would either be great company or drive his mom nuts and she’d be eager to leave the house. Lia was making fantastic progress. She was keeping up her phone sessions with Dr. Roberts, had adopted a gray cat that she adored, and had also taken a few short walks with Lexi and Marcus.
Lexi practically floated over to the bar in her giddy happy state. Her life had fallen into place in ways she’d never expected. She was getting married (!), she’d helped Lia reclaim her life, and her business was off to a flying start. The CFO at Red Arrow Marketing, Gina, was so happy with Lexi’s discretion regarding the men’s room incident that she’d spread the word through her contacts that Lexi could be depended upon with delicate situations. Lexi had already gotten calls from some very high-level people, who valued discretion in their party planners.
Ellie was out of Marcus’s life, too, and that had been her decision. The day after Lexi had told Ellie how serious things were with her and Marcus, Ellie quit. Not only that, Ellie had moved out of Marcus’s rental and over to her friend’s place in Brooklyn. She must’ve realized it was time for her to move on from Marcus. Lexi felt a little bad about how that had left Marcus scrambling for a good replacement, but she couldn’t summon much warmth for the woman who’d crossed the line with her man.
Marcus took a seat at the bar next to the guys, and Lexi excused herself to go congratulate Brandy. Hailey was with her mom. She’d planned tonight’s engagement party for her mom and Joe. Hailey didn’t have her constant companion, Rose, with her tonight because her mom was allergic. Too bad because Rose kept Hailey on an even keel for the most part, except when Josh was around. Polite but cool was the name of the game between Josh and Hailey now. It had been more than a month since the Hailey-Josh fallout, and neither of them would speak a word about the disastrous night when Hailey had gone to Josh’s place.
Lexi reached Brandy and Hailey, the pair strikingly similar—same long strawberry blond hair, pale blue eyes, fair skin, and a preference for designer dresses.
Hailey’s back was to Lexi, and she was speaking earnestly. “I’m glad you’re happy, Mom. Really.”
Brandy took Hailey’s hands and squeezed. “He’s one of those rare men who believes in chivalry. He treats me like a queen! Opening doors, helping me into my chair, assisting with my coat, escorting me like this.” She released Hailey’s hands and crooked an elbow.
“Josh does that too,” Lexi put in.
Hailey whirled. “Hi.”
“Hi!” She turned to Brandy. “Congratulations.”
“You too,” Brandy said warmly. “Aren’t we so lucky to be brides? I feel like Joe would slay dragons for me. He’s a true man in every good sense of the word.” Brandy winked. “And an animal in bed.”
Lexi laughed.
“Mom, TMI!” Hailey protested.
“I thought we could talk like friends now that you’re an adult,” Brandy said.
“Yes, but not about that,” Hailey whispered. “How many times do I have to say it? Boundaries!”
Her mom got dreamy. “He’s so in tune with my body.”
