Page 11 of Say You're Mine

My girl tastes as good as I remember, but I need more. Lev stiffens for a moment before her small body melts into me. I deepen the kiss, and she doesn't try to stop me. Her tongue strokes against mine.

Last night was hell. One night in bed with Lev, and she completely destroyed me. The little brat blocked me. I saw it coming, but it still pissed me off. I repeatedly reminded myself to remain calm and patient. That she’d be in my office the next day.

That’s how I’d gotten myself to leave her building because I’d be so tempted to knock on her door. The one thing that held me back was recalling how she shied away from talking about her family, which isn’t a good sign. One of the first things I did this morning was issue an order for as many details as I could get on them.

I want Lev to tell me, but I worry over her too. When her mom called, she couldn’t get out of the hotel fast enough. It was excruciating to watch her leave in the taxi, knowing that there was nothing I could do about it.

When I pull away, we are both breathing heavily. I rest my forehead against hers. Her delicate hands are on my chest. I want to pick her up, carry her over to one of the chairs, and place her in my lap. She could sit and draw all day while I fed her and took care of her needs.

My thoughts are barbaric. I’m going to blame it on my upbringing. This is absurd, yet I possess no alternative explanation.

“Eros.” My name comes out as a little growl. Lev is coming out of the daze I put her in. Not that I’ll be cocky about it.

“Yeah, darling?”

“Don’t you darling me!” Lev pushes on my chest. Knowing that I partially deserve it, I give in and take a step back. Only one.

“You blocked me.”

“So you show up here?” Lev glances around, and I think by the time she finishes her question, it is directed at herself too. “Or—wait.” Lev cocks her head to the side.

“I like the gold.”

“What?”

“Your eyes. You used gold today.” Lev opens and closes her mouth. It makes her eyes shine. A little pixie. My pixie.

“Gold is my lucky color.”

“It suits you, but I’m guessing most colors do with your hair and complexion.” She blinks, staring at me.

“Don’t do that.” She waves her hand between us.

“Do what?”

“Butter me up. All noticing my makeup and saying nice things to me.”

“I find I notice everything when it comes to you, Lev.” Never have I been so attuned to another human being in my life.

I’m not an asshole or anything, but I usually don’t pay much attention to details when it comes to women. Hell, I don’t pay attention to them at all, if I’m being honest. But she changed that for me. I need to know every single detail about her, and I plan to spend forever learning them.

“Stop complimenting and start explaining what the heck is going on.” She tries to give me a stern look, but she only manages to become more adorable. I fight a smile, not wanting to piss her off.

Lev licks her lips. They’re a deep red today. “Stop looking at my mouth too.”

“You’re bossy. You want to take that chair?” I gesture toward the chair located behind my desk.

“Eros…” My name trails off. “Oh my god, Eros!” Lev snaps, putting it together. “You’re my freaking boss.” She stomps one of her feet.

She has adorable little boots on today. I know she toned it down for the office, but I want her to dress however she feels comfortable. I want her to be herself with me. I don’t think anyone ever gets that fully from her.

“I suppose, but I’m not a big fan of the word.” Bossing people around has never been at the top of my list of things I want to do.However, there are times when it's unavoidable. I also get Kate to do a lot of it for me.

“I can’t believe this.” Lev starts pacing back and forth. “This is a disaster,” she mumbles to herself.

“You blocked me.” I fold my arms over my chest and observe her. “I don’t think you’re supposed to block your boss.” Lev shoots me a glare that goes straight to my dick, which isn’t going to go down anytime soon.

I have no doubt that there is gossip already spreading through the building. People are wondering why I have my shades down. I never use this feature. They won’t guess the reason behind it is that I’m in here kissing the hell out of Lev. It would be at the bottom of the list. Except for Kate’s.

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