Page 41 of Gwen's Delta
“Yes, really. I know this sounds trite, but when I walked into the bookstore and you looked up at me, I thought I’d been struck by lightning. I couldn’t breathe. I’m not saying it’s love at first sight, but I’ve never been this attracted to a woman. I’m warning you; I plan to sweep you off your feet.”
Her big, green eyes stared into his soul. He waited for what seemed like an eternity for her response. Maybe he’d been too intense, but he needed her to understand he wasn’t trying to get into her pants. She’d changed something inside of him. Shown him that there was more to life than being a Delta. He needed her to be a part of that.
Chapter 11
Luke wanted to go back to her house and make out on her couch.
Gwen almost melted into a puddle of goo all over her seat in the restaurant. She couldn’t deny the attraction that raised goose bumps on her arms and filled her soul with bright sparkles.
“Okay.” It came out breathless and after too long a pause. But it was all she could manage without sounding like a lovesick teenager.
“Just okay?”
Gwen nodded in response and forked a shrimp. As she focused on Luke, she slid her tongue across her lips and then took a bite of the shellfish. The restaurant had cooked it to perfection, and she closed her eyes to savor the flavor. Even then, she could still feel his gaze on her, sending heat to her core
“If you keep looking at me like that, we will have to take the rest of your dinner to go,” Luke said, his voice a combination of growl and groan.
As she finished the shrimp, Gwen attempted to look innocent as she nibbled her bottom lip. “I don’t know what you mean?”
“Princess, you’re in so much trouble.”
This time, there was no mistaking his growl, and her body answered. Her nipples pebbled against her bra as heat rose to her cheeks. Teasing him might not have been the best idea, even if for the first time in her life she felt desired.
“I’m not doing anything.” Gwen didn’t recognize her voice as she answered. Where had the sexy purr come from?
“I really hope you’ve eaten enough. I’m more than ready for dessert.”
Desire flooded her body from her toes to her cheeks. Unable to say a word, her thoughts tumbled in her mind as he paid the bill and got them to-go boxes. Then, they headed to the parking lot. He hadn’t been kidding about leaving fast.
At her car, he turned and said, “Against my better judgement, I will let you drive home. But be careful. I’ll be right behind you.”
She slid into the driver’s seat. “I’m fine. Just a little breathless from you dragging me out of the restaurant.”
He gave another growl, and his eyes turned to molten amber. “I warned you. You’re too damn sexy for your own good.”
The look in his eyes melted her insides, and she was grateful her butt was already in the car. The intensity of his gaze and heat radiating off him scorched her skin. For the first time in her life, she didn’t feel like some dorky geek.
“I’m fine,” she repeated as he stared down at her, his caramel eyes concerned.
Luke leaned into the car and kissed her forehead before closing the door. Tilting the rearview mirror, she couldn’t resist staring at his ass. All that solid muscle had her wondering what he’d look like naked.
The sound of his truck roaring to life made her focus. She could drive—no problem. Except for the need that pulsed in her core with every heartbeat. All without him touching her. Damn, she was in trouble.
The ten-minute drive felt so much longer as she contemplated his dessert comment. He’d mentioned making out on the couch earlier. But maybe he wanted more. Hell, she wanted more, but she wasn’t sure she was ready to take that next step. Luke wouldn’t push her—she knew that already—and that left the decision up to her. Was she ready for more than the sizzling kisses they’d shared? If not, she’d need to tell him. Sooner than later.
As she pulled into the garage, Luke parked in front of the house, and he’d made it halfway up the driveway by the time she climbed out of her car. Alpha through and through. Each long step brought him closer, and she shivered with desire. There was nothing soft about Luke. His chiseled features were a bit too sharp to be handsome in the traditional sense. His light-brown eyes were hypnotic and changed color with his moods, and she found that sexy.
Gwen’s heart beat double-time as he pulled her into his arms. His lips possessed hers—claiming her as his tongue swept the inside of her mouth. He tasted like wine and mint, and when he finally pulled back, her legs felt like jelly.
“Now that we’ve given your neighbors a show, how about we go inside? Unless you’re a closet exhibitionist?” Luke grinned.
Gwen struggled to come up with a coherent answer. If his kisses did that, would she survive whatever he had planned for this evening?
“No. I mean, yes. Ugh. Inside,” she agreed.
Trying not to trip over her feet, she led him toward the front of the house, putting in the code to close the garage door as they walked past the electronic keypad. Happy that she made it all the way to the front door without mishap, she fumbled as she attempted to insert the key into the lock.
Luke reached around her, took the keys from her shaking hand, and unlocked the door. Sir Galahad was waiting for them as the door opened. As usual, he purred like a steamboat.
