Page 475 of One More Kiss

VADA

The momenthis lips touched mine, I was transported back to the first time we kissed. He tasted so good and memories of our week together were front and center in my head. I’d been anticipating this moment, wondering if it’d ever happen, and now that it has, I’m more scared than ever.

“Vada…” he says my name in a pleading drawl. “Please tell me you want this as much as I do.”

I do.I want it so bad.

“I don’t want to hurt you again, Ethan,” I say, softly. “I don’t know what I can offer you.”

“You.” He presses his lips against mine again, silently pleading for me to give us a chance. “I only need you.”

I release a moan as our bodies press together and his hand wraps around my neck and holds us there, waiting for my response.

“Say yes, Vada…” he begs as his mouth brushes against mine. “Let me love you.”

God. This man was the full package, and I’d be a fool to walk away from him again. No guy has ever fought this hard for me and knowing he waited a year for me lets me know how serious he is about us, too. After a moment, I finally nod, giving him the approval he needs.

“Thank fuck,” he mutters against my lips before taking my mouth. He positions my body between his legs and kisses the hell out of me. My heels dig into his ass as he rubs his fingers over my hard nipples.

Without warning, he scoops me up and carries me down the hall. I squeal with a laugh and cling to him while he takes us upstairs. I know exactly where we’re going, and the smile on my face never falters.

Once we’re inside his bedroom, he kicks the door shut and flashes me an evil grin.

“I’ve imagined this for a long time,” I admit because it’s the truth. I’ve spent many times in my bed, getting off to thoughts of him.

“Yeah?” He sets me down on the bed, towering over me with hope in his eyes. His mouth lands on my collarbone before he brushes his lips along my exposed shoulder.

Deciding to mess with him first, I reply in all seriousness, “I want to use a strap-on and fuck you in the ass while stroking your dick until you come.”

He immediately chokes and leans back to face me, reading my expression. “Just because Nathan’s into that, doesn’t mean I am.”

I burst out laughing. “Dammit. You really did read the book.”

Smiling, he presses his lips back to mine. “Of course. Several times.”

I wrap my arms and legs around him, pressing his body to mine. “Several times?”

“Yup. Memorized it like the fucking Bible.”

“Had I known you were going to read it, I wouldn’t have gone into such grave detail about your cock,” I tease, loving the way his body feels pressed to mine.

“Speaking of which, Henry’s butt hurt that you gave him a chick name.”

My head falls back, laughing, which I seem to be doing a lot around him. “I’ll explain to him that it was for his privacy, and hopefully he’ll forgive me.”

“I’m sure you two can work out a deal.” He winks, sending butterflies straight to my core.

Leaning back, his hands push up my dress until he’s pulling it over my head, and I watch as he tosses it to the floor. His eyes widen as he stares at my bra, which happens to match the red, lacy panties I was wearing.

“I think your assistant needs a raise.” He smirks, rubbing the pad of his thumb against my nipple.

“I can dress myself, you know. She just so happened to pack everything for this trip so I could work on edits.”

“Another book?” His brows raise, intrigued.

I nod. “There’s always another book.”

“Does Nathan make an appearance in it?” He kneels back slightly to remove his shirt. My eyes trace down his chest and abs, wandering all the way down to his happy trail that leads right to my happy place.

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