Page 68 of Tempting Levi
Levi snorted, the guilt evident in his expression.
“Exactly.It’s been years, and Hunt needs you. You need each other, especially after the loss of your father. You’ve punished him long enough.”
He let out a long sigh. “I’ll make an effort.”
She leaned up and kissed his lips softly.
“Does this mean you’ll give me another chance?”
She squeezed his broad shoulders, feeling him up through his shirt. “I suppose. But if you see Oreos around, let that be a clue that you’ve screwed up. And stop being so stubborn and actually listen to me from now on.”
“I have been listening, I’ve just chosen to ignore what you said.”
She smacked him on the arm and he let out a deep chuckle.
“Until now, that is. I never said I was perfect.” He pecked her stiff lips that, no matter how hard she tried to keep them firm, softened under his touch. “I’ve fallen for you. Pretty sure I fell a little in love with you when you busted my balls on the golf course. More after you busted my brothers’ balls at the Shin party. I fell completely in love when I found you asleep on my couch with Grace, but I didn’t want to acknowledge it. I thought if I ignored my feelings, they’d go away and I wouldn’t lose you. But the truth is, that was the surest way to lose you. This wasn’t planned and there are no rules, just a deep feeling in my chest that you’re meant for me.”
She brought his mouth to hers and kissed him hard, pushing his head up just as quickly. “You promise you’re not going to change your mind? Because I will bust more than your balls if you play that game again.”
He chuckled and grabbed her ass. “I’m sure. I’m a true guy.”
“I know you are. I’ve known all along, but you are a tough nut to crack when you’ve set your mind on a different course.”
“Did you just compare me to something a squirrel eats?”
“Yes, I did. What are you going to do about it?”
He leaned up. “For starters, you’re topless—and thank God for that—but I think we should even the score.” He slipped off his shirt and flattened his chest to hers. “Hmm, I’m beginning to see why Grace made you her new pillow. I could fall asleep like this every night.”
She rapped the top of his head lightly with her knuckles. “Only sleep?”
That wasnotwhat she had in mind.
She felt his smile against her breast. He was kneading the other with his palm. “After.”
“After?” There was a smile in her voice.
Levi lifted one of her legs, fitting his hips between her thighs. “After I make love to you on the bed. And the couch.” He reached around her bottom, and slid his fingertips along the tender flesh of her thigh and the crease of her leg.
Her breathing grew unsteady. “That sounds fine…though the bench was a nice adventure.”
He dipped his head, running his lips along her collarbone and finding one of her breasts with his mouth. “Are you an adventuresome girl?”
Her face heated. “I didn’t think so, but…I think there’s a lot I’d enjoy with you.”
His fingers slid beneath her panties. “Let’s find out.” He teased her soft flesh, circling his thumb over the spot that was aching for his touch, while his finger slid inside her. And then his hand was gone.
Emily opened her eyes—apparently she’d closed them at some point. He was sitting back, scanning her body.
She lifted up onto her elbows. “What’s wrong?”
“I want better access.” He carefully slid her panties down her legs, tossing them off to the side, then grabbed her hand and pulled her up. Her thighs stretched wide over his lap until she was straddling him. He grabbed her hips and tilted her forward, bringing her breasts to his mouth. “Much better.”
Her hands fluttered to his shoulders. “Wait. What about your jeans?”
His lips paused on her nipple, giving it one last kiss before he lifted up with her in his arms just long enough to shove his jeans down and free himself, all the while looking into her eyes. “Okay?”
“Yes,” she said breathily, and reached for the part of him jutting toward her, hot against her belly.
