Page 70 of Love & Rockets

“Yes,” he replied with gratifying promptness.

“Gracie says she thinks this will fit, but if you want something different, I hear Pluto’s looking for an upgrade.”

Jake took the model from her and carefully set the ringed planet aside before pulling her into his arms again. “Nah, this works.” He drew her down onto the blanket once more, then kissed her. Soft, deep, and so sweetly shivered. “We have the moon.”

His breath was a warm caress against her damp lips. She wanted more. Of him. Of everything. All the things she never thought she needed. “I’m greedy.” She searched his eyes, basking in the warmth and love reflected there. “I want the stars, too.”

Jake lowered his mouth to hers again. “That’s my girl,” he whispered between kisses. “Now, say it again.”

“Please, Jake?”

He chuckled as he kissed his way down her throat. “No, the other thing.”

“I love you?”

He paused, his lips lingering over her hammering heart. “That didn’t sound convincing at all.”

“I love you, Jake.” This time she said those words with conviction. She arched her back as he nuzzled the valley between her breasts. “Oh, my stars, I love you.”

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