Page 148 of Closer

With a few more erratic thrusts, he’s following me over the edge. He buries himself deep, his cock pulsing inside me, and it’s the most captivating feeling I could ever ask for.

We lay there tangled up in each other, slick skin and racing hearts. I run my fingers through his damp hair, and he presses soft kisses to my shoulder.

“I love you,” he murmurs. “I’ll never let you go again.”

My heart swells at his words. “I love you, too. Always.”

“What did I do to deserve you?”

“You stayed.” The simplest of truths and the only answer that matters. A contented sigh escapes my lips. I’ve never felt so utterly sated, so completely at peace.

“Did you ever think we’d end up here? Like this?” he asks.

“What, naked and sweaty in your bed?” I laugh. “I had some fantasies in college.”

He chuckles, the sound rumbling through his chest. “You know what I mean, princess.”

I prop myself up on an elbow to look at him. His hair is an absolute mess from my fingers, his lips kiss-swollen, and I love it.

“Honestly? No. After what happened in college…” I shake my head. “I wasn’t sure we’d ever find our way back to each other.”

His hand lifts to cradle my cheek, his thumb gently grazing my lower lip. “I’m sorry for all the times I hurt you, Lil. I was an idiot.”

“We both made mistakes.” I turn my head to press a kiss to his palm. “But we’re here now. That’s what matters.”

“I’m never letting you go again. You know that, right?”

“I know.” My heart flutters. “Even when I hated you, I knew. I’m yours, Sebastian. Completely.”

“Damn right, you are.”

“Then we’re on the same page at last.”

“We were always on the same page.” He tugs me down for a kiss, deep and consuming. I melt into him, into this moment. Into us.

When we break apart, I rest my forehead against his. “So, what now?”

Sebastian’s arms tighten around me. “Now? Now, I’m going to show you exactly how much I love you. Over and over again.”

He rolls us, hovering over me, his body a perfect weight pressing me into the mattress.

“Think you can handle that, princess?” His tone is teasing, but his eyes are dark with promise.

I push at his chest. “Wait. I have something for you.”

He lets out a groan, and I untangle myself from his embrace, dragging the sheets with me.

“Where do you think you’re going?” he asks.

I give him a coy smile over my shoulder. “I’ll be right back.”

“You better get your sweet ass back here, princess, or I’m coming to get you.”

“I’ll be right back.” Wrapping the sheet around my body, I pad out to where my purse lies discarded. Rummaging through it, my fingers close around the small USB drive.

I hurry back to the bedroom, the sheet trailing behind me like a makeshift wedding train. His eyes widen as I jump onto the bed beside him, bouncing a little.

“What’s that?” He nods towards the drive in my hand.

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