Page 479 of One More Kiss

ETHAN

I can’t remembera time where I ever felt the undeniable hunger to have someone as much as I crave Vada. There’s an animalistic desire I can’t ever seem to satisfy. Prior to Vada, those thoughts would’ve never crossed my mind, but now, that thought no longer scares me.

“I’m pretty sure my legs will fall off if I try walking right now.”

Smiling, I reach for the soap and reposition the showerhead over us.

“Let me clean you up then.” I wink, lathering the soap between my palms before carefully placing them over her soft skin. She moans at the contact, and her head falls to the side.

I cover every inch of her perfect body and gently rinse her off. Although compared to what we just did, this somehow seems more intimate. After leading her out of the shower and drying her off, I carry her back into my bed and tuck her under the covers.

“I have a confession to make,” I say as I slide into bed next to her.

“Oh yeah?” She looks up at me with hooded eyes. “What’s that, Casanova?”

“I didn’t really invite you over for dinner.” I grin.

She turns and leans up on her elbow. “Well, then I guess I also have a confession.”

My brows raise.

“I already had dinner when you invited me over for dinner.” She smiles, and it’s the cutest fucking thing ever.

“Ahh…I knew it.” Flashing a victorious smile, I wrap my arms around her and hold her. We lie like that for several moments, both clinging to each other as if we’ll die without it.

“I know you didn’t ask, but I just want you to know something.”

She angles her head up toward me and waits.

“I haven’t been with anyone since you left. Haven’t wanted to be with anyone. In fact, Wilma’s pissed she wasn’t the only pussy I had in here, but once she calmed down and I explained everything to her, she got over it,” I confess with a grin.

Vada wrinkles her nose and snorts. “Wilma gave me the stink eye the last time I was here, so she probably thought I was taking over her territory.”

“Yeah, she’s a territorial bitch, but she’ll have to get used to sharing now.” I wink.

“Maybe Oliver and her will hit it off,” she says with fake amusement.

“Well, if Oliver loves pussy as much as I do, then I’d say he’ll warm right up to her.”

“Oh my God!” She grabs the pillow that’s against the headboard and throws it directly at me. “You’re so bad.”

“Yes, but you love it,” I say without thinking. Worried she’ll analyze those words, I open my mouth to say something else, but she cuts me off before I can.

“I do,” she says softly, but looking directly into my eyes. “Who knew I would?” She smirks, lowering her eyes as a blush forms on her cheeks.

“Well, I can’t say I’m really surprised. I mean, I’m a catch.”

“I swear to God,” she says, laughing and throwing another pillow at me.

Finding her ticklish spot, I dig my nails under her arms then laugh as she squirms against me. She squeals and tells me to stop, but I can’t get enough of this. Enough of her. Laughing and smiling. She’s so fucking perfect.

“Ethan, please…I’m going to pee if you don’t stop!” She’s giggling, and before I know it, I pull her face to mine and kiss the fuck out of her.

“I can’t let you leave without telling you first.” I inhale briefly, rubbing the pad of my thumb along her bottom lip. “I’m so in love with you, Vada Collins. I think I always have been, but having you back in my life, falling right back into our ways as if no time has passed, solidifies everything I’ve felt for you.” I pause, studying her expression before continuing. “I love you.”

She sucks in her lower lip, her eyes widening as she swallows and processes everything I’ve just said.

“Why are you so good to me, Ethan? I mean, seriously. I leave without saying goodbye, I drunk call you and leave you a bunch of crazy voicemails, you send me weekly flowers, and when you find out I’m going to be back in town, you don’t let the opportunity slip by to see me.”

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