Page 89 of Wild Nights

"The business is doing well, and if Ginny doesn't want to work with me, I know I'll find the perfect fit."

Oliver leaned forward, touching my chin. "Can I kiss you now?"

"Yes, please," I murmured just before his lips met mine. It felt like we'd been apart for a long time and we were coming home to each other.

He cupped the back of my head, sending tingles down my spine. It was like every touch, every kiss was new. We werefinding each other all over again, and I never wanted to let him go.

He pulled back. "As nice as this room is, I think we need some privacy just in case Joey gets up in the middle of the night. It's a new house for him."

I stood and held my hand out to him. It felt good to have him here in this space. As much as I couldn't wait to get back to Telluride, I wanted to share my life here with him first.

Oliver shut the door to my room softly. Oliver almost looked out of place in my soft, feminine bedroom.

He cupped my cheeks. "You're so beautiful; you make my heart ache."

My eyes glimmered with tears. "You are too."

"I was scared you'd send me away."

I touched his wrists. "I could never send you and Joey away."

"I know that now." Then he kissed me, backing me up until the back of my knees hit the bed.

I tumbled onto the comforter, and he followed me down, covering my body with his. I loved that his weight pressed me into the mattress, and his hands roamed my body, down my side to my hip, then to my ass, where he squeezed one globe.

I moaned into his mouth, and things got a little wild after that.

We ripped off each other's clothes, desperate to be skin to skin. When his cock nudged my entrance, I widened my legs for him and tipped my hips so that he slid easily inside.

"You feel so good."

"Amazing," I murmured. Nothing had ever felt better. This time was more intense because we'd been open about our love for each other. Our coming together was another declaration of our love.

He slid in, then pulled out, slowly building the need inside of me. He murmured “I love you” and told me repeatedly how beautiful I was until I felt absolutely cherished.

I wanted to stay in his arms forever. He'd changed my life, made me see things differently, and for that I'd always be grateful. He'd even given me another family in Joey and the rest of the Wildes. I hadn't met them all, but I knew I'd love them too.

When we crested together, he held me until the tremors eased.

"I'm so glad you’re here," I said to him, still not quite believing he was here with me in my bedroom in Maine.

"My family convinced me I needed to tell you how I felt. But I was scared. When I told Joey, he was immediately on board with the plan, even though his favorite uncle was in town."

I didn't blame him for being hesitant, not when I'd had some of the same thoughts. "It's scary putting yourself out there. Especially when you've never done it before."

Oliver sat up on one elbow so he could see my face. "That's just it. I wasn't myself when I was around Tina. I didn't share things with her. I can be vulnerable with you. I can be myself, and you love me for it."

"Yes." I smiled. The love in my heart was almost overwhelming. I'd shut myself off for so long; it was like the faucet had finally been turned on, and the love was pouring out of me.

Oliver's jaw tightened. "I'm not going anywhere without you."

I laughed softly. "You might need to until I get this house ready to sell."

"We'll have to help you, because I want you on our flight going home in a few days."

I smiled at his eagerness. "I think we can manage that."

"We'll ship your things to Telluride. Including your car. You'll have everything you need."

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