Page 57 of Stealing Home

“Honestly, I was a little worried when you initially asked me. I wasn’t sure where it was coming from, but now I’m just happy to be someone you need.” I tell her honestly.

“You make it really hard to want to go slow there, Casanova.” Adriana tells me with lust in her eyes.

“You are the one that makes it hard. We go at your pace. All you have to do is tell me when you’re ready to pick up speed.” I say with a wink and a chuckle. Adriana nudges me on my side with her elbow.

“I will.” She informs me.

“Let’s get some sleep. We both have flights to catch in the morning.” I remind her.

Adriana leans up and places a kiss on my lips and lingers there for a moment. Her lips are soft against mine and I just want to dive in, but it’s not the right time. I pull away for a brief second before placing another kiss on her lips.

“Night babe. I’ll keep the bad thoughts away.”

“Night Casanova.” she says.

With that, Adriana snuggles closer into me and puts her head back on my shoulder. Laying here with her in my arms has me realizing just how much I’m already all in, even if she isn’t. Yet. There is this need deep in my soul to protect her and make sure she is always safe. I need to call Art first thing tomorrow to let him know about Adriana and me so he can be alert for wheneverwe go public and see if he can look into Toby just to help ease my mind, since she is clearly upset by his words.

She’s right, and he seems desperate enough. I would kick my own ass if I didn’t do some digging as well to see if I can find anything too. As great as the ending of this road trip is right now, I can’t wait to get back home. I think we need an official date night in and I’ll be enlisting some help to make it perfect for her.

I normally love travelingon the team plane but today I wish we could choose to fly commercial. Waking up with Adriana in my arms felt like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. We reluctantly got out of bed and had breakfast with Ty and Heather after packing our stuff.

After we ate, the car service came to pick up the girls since their flight left before ours. Not too long after they left, we had to load up on the bus to take us to our plane at the airport.

The bus was quiet since most of the team was sporting hangovers. We all make quick work of getting off the bus and onto the plane.

I take a seat and King comes to sit in the empty one next to me. We both get settled in for our long flight home.

“What’s up?” King asks.

“Not much. Wanna come by for a beer this week and see the place?” I ask him.

“You won’t be too busy?”

“Too busy? We have the same schedule, ass.”

“You know what I mean.” He says with a don’t play dumb with me look on his face.

“I might know what you mean.” I tell him and can’t help the grin that slips onto my face.

“You’re the ass. We’re best friends, talk to me. It’s not like I can’t see it. And not to mention some of the guys do, too.”

“Yeah, I can’t help it. We’re taking it slow. That douche from the bar is obviously her ex who cheated on her.” I say.

“I thought that’s what I heard Heather say, but just needed to make sure since she said something about two women.” King says with slight disbelief.

“Yeah, she caught him with two women.” I confirm Heather’s words.

“At the same time?” King questions like it couldn’t happen.

“Yup.” I say with a pop on the p at the end.

“How the fuck did he get two women at once? I mean, that doesn’t even happen THAT often to me.” He says with a smirk.

“You are ridiculous, dude. But yeah, I don’t know how he did that.” Shaking my head in agreement.

“I’m glad she’s not with him anymore and she’s giving your ugly mug a chance. She’s a cool chick. Might be just what you need in your life.”

“You and me both.” I agree with him.

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