Page 165 of One More Kiss

I slid out of the booth, grabbed her hand, and replied, “Of course. I’m at your disposal.”

I doubt Tori realized I truly meant that statement. I was at her disposal and still beyond curious to see what she had in mind about winning the bet. The extended time was driving me crazy. I thought for sure she would have revealed what she wanted, but nope. It seemed Tori’s lips were sealed, at least pertaining to that.

Once in the Bronco, she guided us toward the park. Tori was right, it wasn’t far away at all. We still had a good bit of daylight left and I wanted to spend every second of it with her. I pulled up alongside the park since there wasn’t a designated parking area. Once I placed the car in park, I got out and opened Tori’s door again.

“Thanks.” She smiled up at me before getting out.

No one was around, which was weird considering school was out. I figured many of the families planned vacations during this time. Or some decided it was too hot to venture outside in broad daylight with the sun beating down. If you weren’t careful, you’d get a mad burn from the sun’s rays.

I followed Tori past the playground. We headed toward a metal bench right along the edge of the play place. She sat down and pointed to the spot next to her as if indicating for me to sit. I followed suit, she then leaned on my shoulder. It seemed like we always tended to be in that position.

“Want to tell me what your stakes are for winning? Or are you going to make me keep guessing?” I mumbled against her head right under my chin.

Her head tilted up a fraction, and by some chance our lips met. I was shocked to say the least. I didn’t expect a kiss from Tori, not outside and not in broad daylight where everyone could see. I didn’t want others to think she was easy like that. Tori was special and anything with her should be between just the two of us. Thankfully, no one was around right now. I was nervous, not expecting this to happen, though it was what I wanted all the way to my marrow.

Tori’s lips were soft and full against mine. I waited to see if she would open her lips and invite my tongue inside her mouth, but she didn’t deepen the kiss. I was torn and wasn’t sure if I should be the one to advance this move? As I warred with myself, I realized Tori was maneuvering her lips and I took the opportunity to slide my tongue inside, tasting her sweetness.

Hot damn, if I wasn’t smitten before, this kiss caused my knees to weaken and my body to coil. I wanted Tori more than I wanted anything else in my life. It was too soon for anything more, I knew that. But I truly wanted more of her kisses, much, much more.

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