Page 121 of And Then Came You

She’s my muse. Life is so much easier with her by my side. I know she still has moments, where the doubt creeps in, but I don’t let it set up residence. Lexi knows my heart, and my loyalty.

As far as I’m concerned, thereareno other women on the planet.

How the hell did I wind up being one of those lovesick fools?I ponder, chuckling to myself.

Good to my word, I jumped into loving Lexi full force—no wading in with trepidation. Thank God, she moved just as quickly. Perhaps being friends and knowing each other’s peccadilloes—and loving each other more because of them—we didn’t need to take it slow.

I guarantee I’m not wasting a second once I cross her threshold. It’s been a week since I’ve seen her and I plan to be buried inside her luscious body no more than five minutes after I arrive.

Grabbing my suitcase, I hustle down to the waiting limousine, eager to get the hell out of Manhattan. The city used to be home base when I stayed in New York, but now, I’m eager for the country life.

Any life, so long as Lexi is by my side.

I have my usual driver, an amiable and funny as hell chap from Scotland. He takes my suitcase, but I refuse to hand over my satchel. There’s something really important in there.

I didn’t plan on buying the ring, but when I saw it in Greece, I knew it was perfect for Lexi. A brilliant yellow diamond that sparkles like the sun in the light. It still doesn’t sparkle as bright as her, though.

No idea how I’ll propose, or even when. But it’s already burning a hole in the satchel, so as soon as I figure out some fantastic setting to pop the question, it will happen.

Here’s hoping she says yes.

I slide into the back of the limo, noting that I have a message from Almira. She came through big time, connecting me with top growers and cultivators for the winery; the vines are being planted as we speak. She also adores the fact that Lexi and I found our way to each other, demanding that she get an invitation to the wedding.

If she only knew how close I am to that milestone.

Sveta wasn’t as enamored with the concept. So after a few nasty messages when the news of Lexi and me broke, she got a permanent ban from my life. Hell, her ass can freeze solid in Siberia, for all I care.

The limo pulls into Lexi’s complex, a grin splitting my face when my gorgeous girl opens the door and races into my arms. I hoist her up as she twines her legs around my waist, my mouth covering hers hungrily.

“I missed you,” she murmurs, a flush coloring her cheeks when I give that delicious ass a firm smack, right in front of the driver. “You’d better behave.”

“No way in hell. I’ve spent a week without you. I’m tempted to take you in the back of the limo for a quickie.”

The driver quirks his brow, trying to hold back the laugh. He’s driven me several times and even he’s fallen under Lexi’s spell. He also knows I’ll make good on my threat.

With another pat to her delicious peach, I set her down, grabbing my bags and making a beeline for her condo.

“Are you hungry?” Lexi asks, closing the door behind me.

Dropping my stuff in the foyer, I grab her, tossing her over my shoulder. “Only for you.”

I’m a huge fan of foreplay, particularly where this sultry siren is concerned. But now? I have one mission—satisfy this aching need. I’ll love her for hours later.

I flip her over onto the mattress, my hands sliding under her dress to rip her g-string from her body as my fingers find their mark.

“Someone’s eager,” Lexi purrs in my ear, helping me pull my shirt off. “But, we need to talk.”

I send her a heavy-lidded gaze, my fingers ceaseless in their exploration. “Can it wait until I’m done loving on this body?”

Lexi bites her lip and for a split second, I worry about what she has in store, conversation wise.

Lowering myself over her, I cradle her head, grazing her lips with my own. “Is everything okay? With us, I mean?”

Wrapping her arms around my neck, she pulls me down, capturing me in a bone-melting kiss. “We are perfect, and yes, it can wait.” She gives my hair a tug, that sexy smirk playing on her lips. “Now get to work, mister.”

No need to tell me twice. Loosening my belt, I let my pants drop around my ankles before plunging inside her heat, a sated groan rising from us both. Her legs tighten as her hips meet me thrust for thrust, a look of unrestrained passion lining her face.

I’m not kidding. I’ve made a lot of women come, but none are as beautiful as Lexi. When I push her over the edge, her entire body sparks. She doesn’t hold back, either, giving me everything I’ve earned.

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