Page 104 of Darn Knit All

“High anxiety?” I asked, only half-joking.

“Passion. Drive. Determination. Commitment. Fuck.” He slumped on the bed. “I sound like a real catch right about now.”

I tossed a sock into my bag and crawled up the bed to settle beside him.

“You know, there’s a lot of power in not knowing what you want to be when you grow up,” I said lightly. “The world is youroyster. You can sample and choose whatever you want to do. That’s exciting.”

He chuckled, shooting me a look. “I guess that’s one way to look at it. Do you happen to know anyone looking for an intern?”

I leaned over, kissing the tip of his nose. “Consider this your challenge.”

“What? Unemployment?”

I shook my head. “Finding your purpose.”

“Would it be corny if I said my purpose is you?”

I snorted. “Yes.”

He ran knuckles over the curve of my cheek. “Not to mention unfair to turn you into my entire life. It gives off a whiff of stalker.”

“I prefer to see myself as a cult leader.” I pulled the sash free from my robe, grinning as his gaze dropped to my breasts. “Worship me.”

His hands came up just as there was a thumping knock at the door.

“Not a-fucking-gain,” Theo growled, dropping his hands. “What?” he called, sounding surly as fuck.

“It’s Bruce. Taxi leaves in five minutes!”

“Fuck!” I squeaked, springing out of bed. “Fuck, fuck, fuck!”

“You get dressed, I’ll pack,” Theo ordered, reaching for his crutch. “Hurry, babe.”

I raced around the hotel room, tugging on whatever was closest to hand as I attempted to both brush my teeth and run a comb through my hair at the same time.

I exited the bathroom, tossing my toiletries bag to Theo who caught it and plunked it in my suitcase. He’d somehow managed to pack all my stuff, set out my shoes and socks, and pull on some pants in the same short time I’d had to freak out.

Zipping up my suitcase, he leaned heavily on his crutch as he moved across the room. He opened the door to the hotel room, gesturing at Bruce to come in.

“Take this downstairs,” he ordered, pointing at the suitcase. “Mai needs a minute.”

Bruce glanced pointedly at his watch. “We need to leave in?—”

“Just take it down. She’ll be there.”

Sniffing, Bruce did as told, leaving us alone.

Finished with my laces, I stood, accepting my backpack from Theo. I tugged it on, search his face.

“Are we okay?”

Without hesitating, his free arm shot out, fisting my shirt and hauling me across the short distance between us. His lips caught mine, possessing me with hungry, delicious desire.

I returned his kiss, mindful of his crutch and balance.

“Never, ever doubt my feelings for you,” he grunted between kisses.

Breathing heavily, I stepped back, brushing at a stray tear. “I’ll see you in four weeks.”

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