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A different type of heat seemed to take over my system. A particular warmth invaded my heart just as much as my soul. A calming balm full of familiarity, safety and love.
“So, you’re saying yes… just not right now?” I clarified.
“I can't deny you anything, Stells. So, if you want everything, I’ll give it to you right here and now. But make no mistake, when you say yes, it’s to all of me, baby. It means you choose me wholeheartedly, without reservation or any lingeringwhat-ifs. And I will give that in return. So be sure, Stells. ’Cause once I have you, I’m never letting go. Never.”
A single tear leaked from my eye.
“You’re a good man, Curtis. The very best of them.”
“If you could read my mind right now, you wouldn’t say that.”
I raised my palms to bracket his precious face and stared directly into his eyes, hoping my sincerity shone through.
“I love you, Curtis. I mean…trulylove you. I always have. But…”
“But you must heal first?”
I bit into my lip and nodded, fucking hoping that I wasn’t making the worst decision of my life.
“I-I don’t want to lose you.I can’t.You might get tired of waiting—”
He scoffed. “I’ve loved you for most of my life, and I’ll love you for the rest of it. No matter what role I play, I’ll always be here.Always.”
And with that promise, we both cleaned up, got dressed in comfy clothes—in between dopey kisses, of course—then lay in bed.
Curtis didn’t stall or pause in awkward silence. Like always, he knew exactly what I needed and slipped in behind me, spooning me so closely I could feel his heartbeat… and his solid dick like a rock against my behind.
I wiggled, trying to get comfortable. So it wasn’t my fault when I accidently bumped his cock multiple times.
Curtis growled, and I giggled in reply, snuggling deeper into his chest.
Slumber soon weighed me down, my lids lapsing shut as, for the first time in a long time, I truly felt content.
Then, in the sexiest sleepy voice I’d ever heard, Curtis grumbled. “One day, you’re going to tell me about these dreams you’ve been having… in great detail.”
“I’d rather show you,” I whispered in a seductive tone. I couldn’t help but tease him one more time by pushing my ass back against him.
Curtis hissed, then nipped the base of my neck, causing tingles to cascade down my spine.
“Behave, baby. Before I pull those pants down and make you come again.”
“I don’t think I’d survive.”
“I’d make sure you do. Although you might have a stroke. How many times is it now? Don’t know if your blood pressure could handle another one.”
“Hmm. I guess we shouldn’t test fate.” I yawned.
“Sleep,baby. I’ve got you. I’m not going anywhere.”
Every single word rang with truth.
Curtis was my best friend, yet I desperately wanted him to be more. But he didn’t deserve a damaged, soon-to-be divorcee, technically still married to her ex.
He deservedeverything.And that was what I intended to give.
All of me.
Chapter 27
