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Most likely.

Better to keep that to myself for the time being.

“You don’t sound very happy about it.”

There went the hands again.

“I’m notunhappyabout it. It’s just another reason for me to be confused about my future and where I want to be.”

Her declaration brought everything crashing down real quick. How could I possibly forget about her wanting to leave? It was all we ever talked about lately.

“I’d follow you. If you really thought Baton Rouge would make you happier, then I would follow you there.”

The words were out of my mouth before I could think about it but I realized they were the truth. I wasn’t tied to Willow Creek like my friends were. I hadn’t wanted to come in the first place, so leaving wouldn’t be that big of a deal to me. Not if it meant I got Annalee in the end.

“Your sister just moved here for you.”

“Okay, and she would probably move again when she found out. If not, then she could have the house. It would save her from having to look for another place.”

“You would do that for me?”

I was sick of the space between us. Even if it was only a few inches, I wanted her in my arms.

“I would do that for the chance of seeing where this could lead. I’ve never had this feeling before and I’m not too keen on ignoring it. I would rather see what we could be than to live the rest of my life wondering what could have been.”

Annalee tucked herself into my side. “We should’ve figured this out before your sister came to town. That way we could’ve had a few good nights of not having to be quiet in bed.”

I nuzzled her neck. “Are you telling me you’re a screamer? I can tell my sister she needs to wear her noise-cancelling headphones tonight.”

“Don’t worry, I already plan on wearing them!” Gracie yelled from what sounded like the living room.

I shook my head. “I should’ve known you would be eavesdropping!”

Annalee’s cheeks were the sexiest shade of pink and I was tempted to tell my sister she needed those headphones now. Screw waiting until tonight.

“Yes, you should have.”

“You didn’t answer my question,” I whispered in Annalee’s ear. “Are you a screamer?”

Annalee nodded. Probably too embarrassed to say the words out loud.

That wouldn’t do. I wanted her to be confident about what we did together.

“I can’t wait to get you back into my bed tonight. I fully plan to see how loud I can get you to yell my name.”

CHAPTER TWENTY

Annalee

All damn day. That’s how long I’ve been horny.

All damn day because Owen had to throw down the gauntlet.

He would have me screaming alright. I didn’t doubt that. A man that good looking had to also be good in the sack. There was no way God would be that cruel after years of lackluster men who talked a big game but couldn’t produce.

Owen was different. I was sure of it. But now I needed him to prove it. I slipped out of the bathroom after getting prepared for bed and found Owen waiting for me. He was sitting on the edge in just a pair of boxers. The second he locked on to me and what I was wearing, or lack thereof, I watched his erection grow right before my eyes.

“I planned to make a joke about you not needing to get dressed for bed but I see that wasn’t necessary. Fuck, I can’t wait to see those nipples in my mouth. Come here, Annalee.”

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