Page 37 of On the Ropes

Chapter Eight

Luke was going to feed her? He couldn’t be serious. Everyone would see them. She must have misunderstood him. No, that couldn’t be right.

He had a wicked gleam in his eyes and a grin on his face. She felt herself blush. “Did you say you’re going to feed me dessert?”

“Yes, that’s exactly what I said.”

She didn’t think that was a good idea. It was much too obvious. Too intimate in a way. In a room full of people, many of whom were family members?

“Luke, that’s really not necessary. Plus everyone will see us. I can feed myself.” Surely he could be reasoned with. They’d agreed on rebooting their weekend together, but him feeding her in front of an audience seemed like too much.

Luke shook his head and looked out at the guests. “Princess, no one’s paying attention to us. They’re busy getting their own desserts and stuffing their faces. Look for yourself.”

Abbey glanced around the banquet room. There were guests chatting in line at the sweet table, some were leaving the room to use the restroom or have a cigarette outside, and many were at their tables enjoying the sweet treats they’d filled their plates with. No one was paying much attention to the head table at the moment. Still, she wasn’t sure.

He held out a forkful of chocolate brownie with walnuts to her lips and raised a brow in challenge. Abbey’s heart galloped in her chest. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth. So this is a part of my reboot weekend?All right then, here we go.

It was one of the best brownies Abbey’d ever eaten. She moaned when the rich flavor of chocolate fudge hit her tongue. It was the perfect combination of cake and fudge with crunchy walnuts mixed in.

She watched, transfixed, as Luke took a bite himself and swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down in his throat. She couldn’t help but stare as his tongue licked chocolate frosting off his kissable lips.

Abbey remembered Luke’s talented tongue. He’d spent hours using it all over her. Kissing her senseless with just the right amount of firmness. Licking her nipples relentlessly until they ached so good. And when he used his tongue between her legs, it hadn’t taken many swipes against her throbbing clit to set her off like a rocket ship.

For the next few minutes, he continued to feed them from their dessert plate. Although Abbey enjoyed the delicious treats she was being fed, she enjoyed watching Luke’s mouth as he ate even more. She imagined his mouth, lips, and tongue on her, and by the time they’d had their fill of dessert, she was hot and aching. Her panties were damp and she desperately needed relief. The kind only Luke could provide.

She was practically vibrating in her chair, her breaths reduced to quick pants. Luke licked his lips and she couldn’t wait another minute to get a taste of him. She leaned in and he met her halfway.

Abbey startled and quickly pulled away at the amplified sound of the DJ’s voice. “All right, everyone, we’re going to get the evening’s festivities underway. The photographers have set up in the corner next to the gift table for anyone who would like to have pictures taken. Jake and Cassie, come on up for your first dance as man and wife.”

Abbey shivered and tried to calm down. She looked over to Luke and saw him frowning. “Bad timing, DJ dude,” he mumbled.

She giggled at him as she joined the guests and applauded while Cassie and Jake went to the dance floor for their first dance. Luke reached over and held her hand, and they both watched, hand in hand, as the newlyweds danced to “The Way You Look Tonight” by Tony Bennett. From the way Jake was looking at Cassie—with love, lust, and contentment—it was the perfect song. Abbey teared up. Once upon a time, Luke had looked at her the same way.

She felt his warm fingers brush away a stray tear on her cheek. His simple touch made her insides sizzle. This is so unfair. He turned her head, so she faced him. “No tears, princess.”

Luke leaned in and her eyes drifted shut. She should have pulled away but didn’t have the will left in her to do that. The soft, warm brush of Luke’s lips on hers left her reeling. The world around them fell away. She’d missed Luke so much. Missed everything Luke. Abbey’s head was swimming. She wanted him, needed him so badly.

Luke licked the seam of her lips, seeking entry, and Abbey opened her mouth, happy to let him inside. The first taste of him was a sweet mix of the delicious desserts they’d just shared—chocolate, tart apples, cheesecake, and more. His big warm hands cradled her face as their tongues tangled and danced. More decadent than any dessert.

Abbey lost herself in him. Her heart raced and her skin felt hot and tight. Her breasts were swollen and heavy and her panties were soaked. Luke moaned sexily and she was ready to toss him under the table and—

“If the bridal party and parents of the bride and groom would like to come to the dance floor now, please.”

Abbey quickly pulled away from Luke as if she were burned. She took a deep breath, then another, trying to center herself.

The heat in Luke’s gorgeous blue gaze nearly scorched her. She felt a sense of female pride knowing she had affected him like he had her.

“That fucker has shitty timing,” Luke mumbled. He frowned, stood up, and offered her his hand.

Abbey looked up at Luke and giggled. She couldn’t help it. He looked like an aggravated little boy who’d just been told he couldn’t have cookies before dinner. “Strike ’em Out” Stryker had gotten too used to getting his way over the years.

She stood and took Luke’s hand. So big and strong wrapped around hers. Leah was already leading Heath to the dance floor. He wasn’t putting up much of a fight. Good for them. Abbey was rooting for them well beyond the weekend.

“So you think DJ cock blocker over there is funny, huh?”

Abbey shrugged, giggling as Luke led them to the dance floor. They were the last to arrive. She reached for Luke’s hands but he placed her hands around his neck and placed his around her waist.

For a moment, Abbey stiffened, unsure if she was comfortable with their intimate display in front of everyone. Luke pulled her in close against his muscled body as “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole began to play.

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