Page 14 of Feels Like Love
“You’re not telling me anything I don’t already know.” I grinned. “But if you’d rather I stay somewhere else…”
“No. No. Don’t even think about it, Bennett.” She stood and grabbed something from the counter. “Here’s a key for you. Please make yourself at home.”
“Thank you, Wren.” I stood and took it from her, our fingers brushing in the process. Our eyes meeting. “And thank you for letting me stay. I really appreciate it.”
She glanced away and cleared her throat. “Don’t mention it. We couldn’t have you staying in Susan’s yurts for the next six weeks, now could we?”
I grimaced, sliding her key onto my ring. “The only thing worse would be one of Ethan’s tiny homes.”
She shuddered. “I know, right? They’re so cute, but—” She shook her head. “I need my space.”
I chuckled. “I’m just going to go grab some stuff from my truck.” I hooked my thumb over my shoulder.
“Let me help,” she said, slipping on some shoes before calling out, “River, I’m going to help Bennett grab some things from the car. We’ll be right back.”
“Okay, Mom!”
“What do you think he’s doing in there?” I asked as I held open the door for her and followed her down the steps to my truck.
“Probably changing his outfit for the millionth time.” She rolled her eyes, but I could see how proud of him she was. How much she loved him. “We recently had to institute a new rule.”
“Oh yeah?” I clicked the button to unlock the cab. “What is it?”
“Clothes belong in the hamper or in the closet. If they’re on the floor, I assume they’re dirty.”
“Sounds fair to me.” I grabbed a bag out of the back and handed it to her. She peered up at me, her blue eyes locking on mine. She was so fucking beautiful it stole the air from my lungs.
“I’ve got it,” she said, a little breathless, her chest rising and falling.
Look away, Bennett. Look away.
Was it really just last week that I’d resolved to avoid her?
The universe was clearly mocking me.
I followed her back up the sidewalk to her house. Her hips swayed, her leggings wrapping around those luscious hips and, damn…that ass. My dick hardened, and I was grateful for the box covering my crotch. If this was a test, I vowed I would not fail.
Chapter Four
Istood at the kitchen counter making River’s lunch when Bennett emerged from the hallway. He looked absolutely delicious in a pair of gray slacks with a lavender-colored button-down shirt. His biceps strained against the material, and for a minute, I wondered what it would feel like to have them wrapped around my body.
I swallowed hard and returned my attention to River’s lunch, as if that would distract me from the hot veterinarian who had taken up residence in my kitchen.
Apple? Check.
Turkey and cheese roll-up? Check.
Just needed—I turned to grab some tortilla chips from the pantry and ran straight into Bennett. I squeezed my eyes shut and held out my hands as if to brace myself. Which only made the situation worse since I was now groping his chest. Hisveryfirm chest.
Damn.I knew he was strong, but getting acquainted with his muscles up close and personal was…wow.
He cleared his throat, his blue eyes sparkling with mirth. “Unless you need a six-pack for River’s lunch, I don’t have what you’re looking for.”
“Ha-ha.” I rolled my eyes and lowered my hands, but the sensation of touching him lingered. My fingertips felt tingly, strangely alive or something.
I headed for the pantry and stuck my head inside, grateful I could hide—at least for a minute. Ever since Bennett had moved in a few days ago, I’d found myself needing to escape more and more. Not from him. But from the way he made me feel. Alive. As if my body were vibrating. As if…
“Mom?” River nudged my side with his head. “What are you doing?”
