Page 124 of Mine to Take

“Trust me, sunshine, that’s not going to happen. I love the way we fuck, and as long as you tell me that you’re good, we’ll keep doing it.”

My heart flip flops in my chest.

It’s exactly what I needed to hear.

Better than that—I can see the sincerity shining in his eyes.

“Now I’m going to ask something of you.”

“Okay.”

“I don’t want any more secrets between us. Do you understand?”

I jerk my head in a nod. “I’m sorry about lying. I should have been upfront about everything right from the start.”

He releases a long slow breath. “It’s okay, sunshine. In a way, I get it. But no more. And if I find out that you’ve been keeping secrets, I’ll spank that gorgeous ass of yours and love every damn minute of it.”

My mouth turns cottony.

A mixture of heat and humor flares to life in his eyes. “Or maybe I’ll just spank your ass whenever I damn well please. How does that sound?”

“Promises, promises,” I tease, thrilled that we’ve somehow managed to find a way to the other side. I wasn’t sure if it was possible.

“Just wait until you’re feeling better,” he growls.

His lips drift over mine one more time before he rises to his feet and strips off his sweatshirt, tossing it to the floor until he’s left in a pair of dark wash jeans.

Even though I feel run down, I can’t stop from watching him flip open the button and lowering the zipper before shoving the thick denim down lean hips and thighs until the only piece of clothing that covers him is a tight-fitting pair of boxer briefs.

My gaze dips to his thick length.

“Yeah, there’ll be none of that while you’re sick.” His deep voice smolders with pent-up heat.

My eyes widen, slicing to his face. “I wasn’t?—”

He arches a brow. “Lying to me already?”

A small smile curves my lips as I release the breath clogged in my lungs. “Fine. Maybe I was.”

“Oh, there’s no maybe about it. Trust me, as soon as you’re well enough to be fucked, that’s exactly what we’ll do. My cock needs inside that sweet little pussy. It’s been way too long. But for now, I’m just going to hold you in my arms while you sleep. And hopefully, you’ll feel better in the morning.”

He lifts the sheet and comforter before sliding in beside me. The mattress dips beneath his heavy weight. There’s something so comforting about his presence.

“Roll onto your side and I’ll spoon you,” he orders.

I hesitate as uncertainty spirals through me. “I’m not sure what I’ve caught, but I don’t want you to get sick. Especially now. The last thing you need is to miss practice or any of your games.”

“I appreciate the concern, but I’ll be fine.”

When a silent war continues to rage in my head, he jerks a brow. “Turn over, Willow. Do I have to threaten to spank that ass already?” There’s a beat of silence as his voice dips. “Unless that’s not a threat at all?”

My face warms as I roll onto my side.

The deep chuckle that reverberates from his chest only makes it flame more as he slides behind me and slips his arms around my waist until our bodies are pressed tightly together.

“Go to sleep, sunshine. We’ll talk more in the morning.”

He tugs me even closer before brushing his lips across my temple.

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