Page 56 of No One But You

“Tell me what happened.” Her voice was stern and direct. This was probably her teacher voice she reserved for behavior issues. “You’ve had four beers, and you look like you got in a fight.” She tipped my head up and held my gaze.

I could be as stubborn as the next man, or in this instance, woman, and I glared right back into those large brown eyes.

Those sexy, large brown eyes, which glared directly at me. Focused and intense.

Shit. my resolve melted. “You win. I can’t stare in your eyes and be all tough. Those brown eyes turn me into a pile of nothing. The only thing that has the ability to think is my little man, and you’ve got his full attention.”

Her mouth ticked up at the corner. “Oh, your man is anything but little.”

I let out a slow breath. “Fuck me.”

“I’m game. My house is empty.”

God, this woman. She was inches away. Her lips were so tantalizing. I brushed my good hand against her cheek. She was so soft.

Her lips brushed against mine.

She tasted amazing. “What are we waiting for?” I reached for my wallet and pulled out a pile of bills. It was at least three hundred dollars. My driveway would have to wait. “Trevor.” I held up the bills and threw them on the counter. “This should get some repairs started. Let me know if you need any help fixing things up.”

I pushed up from the stool just as Trevor came over to us. “You good, man?”

“Yeah.” I nodded. “Thanks for calling her.”

“No problem.” He scooped up the money and gestured his thanks.

I wrapped my arm around Kora. “My little man needs a stern talking to.”

“Don’t you worry, I’ll take care of him, and you.” Kora placed a gentle kiss on my bruised cheek.

I flinched. “Does it look as bad as it feels?”

“It makes you even sexier, if that’s possible, and makes me want to nurse you back to health.” She wiggled her brows.

“Woman, you’re bad.”

“And you love it.” She winked.

I smiled wide. Yeah, I undeniably did.

Chapter 21

Kora

It was noon when I closed the door of my classroom and ended year number seven of my teaching career. It had been another successful year, and I couldn’t wait for the summer and the chance to have time to relax and rejuvenate before I had to do it all again.

My phone pinged, and I pulled it from my pocket. I smiled wide as I read the text from Kai.

Be Ready to celebrate tonight. I’ll be over by 8.

“So, does that smile on your face have to do with a handsome, dark-haired, crystal-eyed stud?”

I glanced up from my phone as Darlene closed her classroom door. I fell into step beside her and answered Kai’s text.

“You going to fill me in? You’ve been lost in your thoughts today.” Darlene nudged me with her shoulder.

I gave her a wicked grin. “I don’t kiss and tell.”

“Since when?” Her eyes were wide with amusement. “You’ve always kissed and told me everything.”

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