Page 28 of Finally Home

Tears fill my eyes before I can blink, and I do my best to hold them back. “I love you, Dad.”

He looks at me warmly and grabs my hand across the booth. “I love you more than you’ll ever know, Wren.”

Later that night, Rhodes and I sit in the living room channel surfing while I tell him about lunch with Dad.

“And he really didn’t say anything for an entire year? Not even to my parents!” His tone betrays his surprise, and I don’t blame him a bit. I’m still processing the news.

I nod and collapse back against the couch with a huff. “I don’t know if I’m really ready to talk about it, honestly. He’s happy and that’s all that matters.”

Rhodes practically melts into the soft cushions. “Yeah, alright. But I wonder what she looks like. God, I can’t picture Archie dating anyone.”

We sit in comfortable silence for several minutes until he clears his throat. His cheeks are flushed when I look at him and he’s fidgeting anxiously. “Hey, Starling?”

I keep my voice soft and expression gentle when I answer. “Yeah, Rho?”

“Will you…um…” he sighs loudly before turning to look me in the eyes. “Will you kiss me?”

My eyebrows raise, but I can’t help my huge grin. Instead of answering him with words, I get to my knees and crawl across the couch slowly until I’m straddling his lap. His eyes are as wide as saucers as he takes in my position. His hands land on my hips in what seems like an unconscious move. “Is this okay?”

He nods frantically. “Yes. Hell yes. You on my lap is always okay, Starling.”

I grin. “Well, okay then.” I lean in and initiate the kiss. I’m hoping if I lead him a little bit, he’ll feel more comfortable taking what he wants. And sure enough, after a few seconds he flips us so he’s hovering over me, using his forearms to support his upper body.

His tongue demands entrance to my mouth, and I give it without hesitation, running my fingers through his soft hair and letting my nails scratch his scalp lightly when he nips my bottom lip.

He groans hoarsely and thrusts his rapidly growing erection into my thighs. I wiggle underneath him, desperately trying to get some friction on my neglected clit. The kiss turns frantic and needy the longer it goes on, and I push Rhodes back as both of us breathe heavily.

“Are you good?”

I nod and lift my shirt, giving him an eyeful since I’m not wearing a bra. “I have an IUD, and I’m clean.” My cheeks burn hot. “I mean, if you’re ready…” The last part is embarrassing to admit, but he deserves to know. “I got tested while the guys were in town. After everything, I needed the reassurance.”

Understanding dawns on his face and he smiles softly, bringing his hand up to cup my cheek. “We get tested before the start of every season, so I’m good.”

“Are you absolutely sure this is what you want, Rho?” I ask one more time.

He pulls off his shirt in response, and I’m momentarily struck dumb at the sight of his exquisite chest. It doesn’t matter how many times I see it up close, I will never get over how he looks like a Greek statue. His pecks are clean shaven and rock hard, which flow into a ridiculously well-defined eight-pack. And he’s got an incredible V-line and a dark happy trail that starts below his belly button, leading to what I know is an extremely impressive cock.

“Like I said yesterday, I’ve never been more sure of anything. If I could choose anyone to do this with, it’s you Wren.” He’s barely finished his sentence before he pulls down my leggings and panties, glancing up at me with a blush on his cheeks. “Will you tell me what to do? All I’ve been able to think about since the shower is tasting you.”

My cheeks flush hot, and I nod. My anxiety about screwing up our friendship has improved since we talked, but it flares again as Rhodes leans down and takes a deep inhale.

He lets out a ragged groan and glances up at me through his long eyelashes. “Fuck, baby. You smell so damn good.”

Licking a tentative stripe up my core, my surprised whimper encourages him to continue. He flattens his tongue and licks a path from my opening to my clit and back. “Holy hell.”

I feel his laughter against my clit, and it makes me shiver as I thread my fingers through his soft hair. His hands roam over my lower back, stopping to cup my ass in a tight grip. I tug his hair in response, and he growls, diving in with renewed vigor.

Rhodes practically devours me, and even though he’s a little clumsy and wild, it’s still the best oral ever. My back bows off the couch when he sucks my clit into his hot mouth, and the second he sticks a hesitant finger inside me, I’m clenching down on him in the best orgasm I’ve ever had.

“Oh my god, Rho.”

He looks shy but also a little smug, and it’s such a sexy combination on him, I can’t help my dreamy post-orgasm sigh. “Was that okay?”

“Are you sure that was your first time going down on someone?” The question is innocent but comes out slightly jealous.

Probably because the thought of him doing that to someone else makes you a little ragey.

His proud smile transforms into a dirty smirk, and holy shit, did it just get really hot in here?

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