Page 65 of Unravel Me

I laugh at this one.

“They did not Cersei my ass, no.”

“Well,” he says with a mouth full of food, “there’s always tomorrow.”

“I suppose there is. Speaking of . . .”

He looks up from his plate and meets my eyes. I love how he always gives me his full, undivided attention. He’s always looked at me like I was the only thing in the room. It’s a heady feeling, and I’m not going to lie, I missed it.

“I got a lot of plans ironed out today. Someone is meeting me at my parents’ house tomorrow to do a full appraisal of everything in it. Once I have that information, we’ll have the estate sale. I also contacted the realtor and put the house up for sale. We agreed on a quick sale price so I can hopefully get it sold. Not sure how many people are looking to buy a fixer-upper in Aspen Ridge, Washington, but we’ll see.”

I watch as Sawyer swallows his last bite. His jaw working and Adam’s apple bobbing. He rests his fork down on his plate before meeting my eyes again.

“That’s great progress. You were busy today. I think the house has great bones and you won’t have trouble selling it. So many people are looking for fixer-uppers.”

I hoped he would say that. I really need the place to sell.

I clear the plates and set them in the sink before pulling a couple of ramekins from the refrigerator and dusting the tops of the custard with a thin layer of sugar. I pull out my new kitchen torch to burn the tops until they’re a deep amber color and nice and bubbly.

“I hope you saved room for dessert.” I pick up the ramekins and two spoons and return to the table, placing one in front of Sawyer.

“You made these?”

I laugh at him. “I’m a trained chef, Sawyer, yes I made crème brûlée. It’s my favorite so I hope you like it.” I watch as he uses his spoon to dig in, breaking the crisp topping and pulling outsome of the custard with it. I keep my hands in my lap and study him, watching for his reaction. He pulls the spoon from his mouth slowly, a smile creeping over his face.

“You like it?”

“Ivy. This is incredible. You’re really something, baby. I’m proud of you. It’s delicious.”

Pride fills my chest and I take a deep breath before digging into my own.

I could get used to this. Cooking meals for us, sharing space. This is what I imagined my life would be like. This is what happiness feels like.

I wake up with Sawyer’s warm body wrapped around me, his leg pushed between both of mine, and his arm curled around my waist. The sun is peeking through the windows, casting the room in an orange glow. Peace settles into my bones as I snuggle myself closer into his warm embrace.

“Someday I won’t need to sneak into your bedroom like a criminal,” Sawyer says as he slides into my bed behind me, pulling me close.

I grab his arm that’s now wrapped tightly around my body and hold him close to me. I take a deep breath of his scent, and peace and calm fill every one of my senses. My heart finding its natural rhythm in sync with his.

“Someday we’re going to have our own place and we’ll wake up just like this. I can’t wait to have you to myself.”

“You promise? Because I can’t live without this feeling, Sawyer.”

“I promise, butterfly. I’ll take care of you.”

“I love you, Sawyer.”

“I’ll love you forever, Ivy.”

I roll to my side, tossing my leg over his hip and resting my head on his thick bicep as I run my fingers aimlessly through the small patch of hair on his chest.

I wake him up slowly, arching my back and grinding on his already hard dick. He feels so good, his cock rubbing back and forth right where I need him, only thin pieces of fabric separating us. His hand comes around then, running up my thigh until it’s flat on my ass. He hikes me up a little higher and pulls me closer to him, the new position allowing him to hit my clit perfectly. I moan into his neck, moving my hips back and forth, chasing my orgasm that’s just out of reach.

“Sawyer, I need more.”

“I got you, baby. Shh.”

He moves his hand between us, pushing down the front of my panties until his fingers slide easily through my slick folds. He pushes a finger deep inside me and pumps twice before pulling out and up to my clit.

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