Page 13 of The Square Up

Chapter Eight

Abby

The entire ride back to Portland, I’m practically squirming in my seat, needing to press my thighs together to stop the tingling in my core.

The car stops at a red light. Kade unclips my seatbelt and pulls me to him. “Kiss me, bright eyes.”

I tangle my fingers in his hair, drinking from his mouth. Horns start to honk as we realize the light has turned green.

“Oops,” I giggle, putting my seatbelt back on.

“God, what you do to me, Abby.” He strokes the side of my face. “You’re a breath of fresh air, baby. A sweet, sweet breath of fresh air.”

We pull into the underground parking garage of his high-rise, and I honestly don’t know if I’m going to be able to keep my hands to myself in the elevator. Then I think of all the women he’s been with, all the beautiful, gorgeous women, and my desire starts to fade.

I can’t compete with that.

“Hey,” he brushes his thumb across my bottom lip. “Stay with me, Abby. Whatever is going on in that head of yours, let it go.”

“How do you do that?” I breathe.

“You matter, baby. You matter a helluva lot.” He parks the car, jumps out, and runs around to my side to open my door. I step out, and he pins me to the car with his hips. “Did I tell you how beautiful you look today, bright eyes?” His hand slides around the back of my neck. “I love what you’re wearing.”

“It’s a T-shirt and jeans, silly.”

“And on you, it’s better than lingerie.”

He kisses me, and I moan into his mouth. “Kade…”

“Keep saying my name like that, and we aren’t going to make it upstairs, bright eyes.”

“Babe, then we’d better hurry.” I nip at his lip. “Kade,” I say playfully

He scoops me into his arms, dashing towards the elevator, causing me to giggle in surprise. The elevator slides open, and he sets me down inside. As soon as the doors close behind us, he kisses me hard and deep.

My hands roam across his wide chest, “I’ve never wanted a man the way I want you.”

“Is that so?” He nuzzles my neck, his breath warm against my skin.

“It’s the truth.” I lean back, searching his eyes. “You mean a lot to me, Kade.”

A tremor of panic courses through me as I give him my truth, but I refuse to let my fear ruin this moment. I’m determined to make every second count.

“You mean a lot to me, Abby.” He kisses my jaw. “And tonight, I will show you in every way possible.”

“Every way?” I murmur.

“Every way, baby.” His eyes shine down on me with blazing heat.

As soon as the elevator opens, he picks me up, wrapping my legs around his hips.

“You smell like a flower,” He inhales deeply. “And you taste like candy.” He drags his tongue up my neck, making me shiver. My head falls back, giving him free access to every part of me.

“So sexy,” he growls.

He carries me through the living room and down the hall to his room. He hits the light, setting me down on his bed. “Do you want to change your mind?” He kneels down in front of me.

“Absolutely not.” I cup his jaw, pulling his mouth to mine. “I want you in every way possible.”

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