Page 279 of The Perfect Spiral
“But what about all of those girls you were with?”
He sighs at the memory of us years ago, when he played around with the girls in our school and beyond. He broke some girls’ hearts and he knew it.
Wrapping his arm tighter around my small frame, I cuddle up to him more, soaking in his warmth.
“They didn’t mean as much to me as you did. Honestly, I knew I could never get over you. Then when you went to college and met Drew, I plotted ways to break you guys up.
But I couldn’t bear to see you get hurt. The thought of you in pain killed me inside. But I didn’t have anything to do with Lauren being the girl Drew cheated on you with. Honestly—”
“I believe you,” I interrupt, hoping to calm his racing mind. I know he’s been waiting to tell me that. But I knew he wasn’t involved, even when we were at each other’s throats, he wouldn’t have done that to me.
He’s not that heartless. Now I know it was all an act.
“When you told everyone you dumped him, I was so happy. But it broke my heart to see your face drop when you said it out loud. Like it finally hit you.
I could’ve killed him for hurting you, and I would’ve if it wasn’t for the media on my case all the time. Plus, you probably would’ve killed me too.
I’d rather get roasted by the media for a lifetime than to have you pissed off at me for even a second. I wanted nothing more than to take you upstairs and cuddle you while you cried on me.
I waited all these years for you, Alex. Now that I have you, I’m not letting you go, baby doll,” he says, pressing a kiss to my forehead. I can feel his protectiveness radiating off him.
It feels so good to have him here with me. Alone. No interruptions.
“I’m not going anywhere, Knox. Well, unless you cheat on me, then I’ll walk...” I smirk at him, but I have a feeling he won’t do that to me.
I mean, he confessed his love for me in front of everyone on TV. He can’t back out now.
“I wouldn’t dream of cheating on you, baby. Even though I technically wasn’t with Lauren. All I wanted to do was kiss the life out of you and take you to my room and hold you.
But I knew you kept seeing her and I together. If I did that, you would’ve thought I was cheating on her with you. I don’t ever want you to think that I would cheat on you.
Alex, I love you too much. I’ve been waiting for this chance to call you mine, now that I can, I’m not messing our relationship up.
I might do stupid shit that’ll annoy you, but at the end of the day, know that I’m so in love with you, and only you. I know I keep saying it, but I can’t stop. It feels too good to tell you.
To watch your face light up when I tell you all this. Yourbeautiful smile. The smile I adore and love. I love anything you do.... But that smile.”
He smiles down at me, and I snuggle into him as we lay in silence for a while. He strokes my hair to soothe me, and I love when he does that. It’s so relaxing.
He takes hold of my hand and places it on his chest, letting me feel his heart beating through his skin.
“Do you feel that?” he asks, his voice a low murmur against my ear. I nod in response, my heart pounding in sync with his. “That only happens when you’re around, Alex.” The realization that I have such an effect on him sends a thrill coursing through me.
The sensation of another person’s heart racing because of you—it’s like something out of a dream.
“I love you, Knox Carter,” I whisper, feeling his lips press against my forehead as he pulls me closer into his strong arms. We’re a tangled mess of limbs and sheets, lost in our own little world.
I trace my fingers lightly up and down his back, feeling him shift closer to me. A wave of anticipation washes over me, making my heart flutter in my chest. I lean back, taking a moment to drink in the sight of him. An idea begins to form in my mind.
I miss him. His touch. The way our bodies meld together. It’s time to tease. I let my fingers wander down his abs, tracing every ridge and dip of his skin.
His breath catches in his throat as he watches my hand move lower and lower. I sit up slowly, leaving the bed and him staring after me. I’m still in my clothes, while he’s left in nothing but his briefs.
Damn, he looks good in white briefs. Good enough to eat. Isaunter over to my drawers, searching for the sexy lingerie I originally bought for Drew. But it’ll be for him now. I never wore it for Drew.
I pick it out and hide it behind my back, turning to him with a mischievous smile. “I’ll be right back. I’ve got a surprise for you.” His eyebrows shoot up, his gaze locked onto mine.
I see a spark ignite in his eyes. I’ve turned him on. Smiling to myself, I make my way out of the bedroom.
