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I cannot get enough of him. He is everything I need to breathe.

I feel the warmth of his release inside of me as I fall over the edge again. He brings his lips back to mine before pulling out. He walks to the bathroom and brings a towel, cleaning me off before throwing it on to the ground.

He lays next to me, pulling me into him, my back to his front. “Us, birdie. This is us. Everything that we need is right here. And I am not letting you go.”

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Eight Years Ago

Ryder

Tacoma and I have been meeting at this lake for two months. I told her after a week that I couldn’t sleep with her, not until she graduated and it’s been hard to keep my promise. Especially as my feelings for her grow deeper with every day that passes.

Last night was the final performance of the musical. I sat in the back of the theatre for all four performances they did over the weekend. Tacoma is a star. She was absolutely phenomenal and I know that the entire audience was enamored with her performance.

The weather is getting nicer out and families have been showing up to the lake so we need to come here later and later every week. Two nights ago, she snuck out from the after party of the musical and met me here. She was tipsy and horny as hell but I managed to keep my pants on.

I glance up as I see her walking toward me. She smiles at me but she lacks the confidence she usually has.

I wrap her in my arms the second she is near. She takes no time pulling my mouth to hers. I kiss her until both of our lips feel bruised.

I kiss her forehead then cup her cheek. “What happened, birdie?”

She sniffles as she rests her head against my chest. “I told Easton about NYU. I have to send in my acceptance to them.”

I pull her tighter. “He wasn’t happy?”

I feel her shrug against me. “More or less. He was surprised. Same reaction he had when I told him about the musical. He wants me to stay close though. Made up an excuse about not being able to afford school.”

We never talked about that. Money never really played a role in what we have. “Can you afford it?”

She shifts her head so her forehead is pressed against my chest now. “Kind of. I mean, I got a scholarship. I qualify for financial aid. I will still need a student loan, but I can’t pass up this opportunity.” She exhales into my chest. “I get his point. Knoxville would be cheaper, but it’s not my dream.”

“He is probably just shocked a bit. He had no idea you applied, that you were accepted. He needs time to think it over.”

She looks up at me. “Do you think it’s stupid? That I shouldn’t go there, go into debt for a dream?”

I stare into her eyes, pushing down the feelings that are swirling in my heart and mind, the word love floating around like I should know it’s meaning. “I told you before you were gonna fly away from here. Nothing has changed. Live your dreams, birdie.”

She leans up on her toes and presses a soft kiss to my lips. “Thank you for believing in me.”

“I’ll always believe in you. Just like I’ll always believe in us.”

Chapter Twenty-Nine

Ryder

The warmth of Tacoma’s body against mine is the best thing I have ever felt. I wake up with the biggest hard-on I have ever had. I almost feel bad wanting to shove myself inside of her but I have needs and she knows how to satisfy every single one.

Before I can even get myself between her legs, she rolls over so we are chest to chest, she looks up at me and smiles seductively as she throws her leg over my hip. I take no time getting back inside of her, pushing her to the edge, letting us both find every ounce of pleasure we need.

“Why does this seem so easy?” she asks me as we lay next to each other after.

“I think it always is when you find the other part of your soul.”

She leans up and kisses me. “I think you’re right.”

She gets up off the bed and I can’t help but admire her perfect figure. Her lush ass swings as it walks to the bathroom. “Where do you think you’re going?”

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