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“You’re right, I didn’t take off my socks.” She winks before dropping those on the floor too. “What do you like to sleep in?”

“Naked. I like to sleep naked,” I deadpan. I normally sleep in boxer briefs, but I’d love to sleep naked next to her.

“You do not!” She giggles.

“Boxer briefs,” I mumble under my breath.

“Then strip down, boyfriend.” She claps her hands, telling me to hurry up.

I tug my jeans down and leave them on the floor, then climb into bed next to her. As soon as I'm lying on my back, Sophia curls into my side. Her head lays on my chest, her arm is slung across my stomach, and her thigh is draped over my thigh. I run a hand down her back and over her hips. My fingers meet the bare skin of her thigh and I groan.

“You’re really trying to kill me, aren’t you? You’re not even wearing anything. The only fabric between us is my boxers.”

“I don’t have to lay like this. I just wanted to be as close as possible to you,” she whispers, her voice full of embarrassment. She starts to pull away, but I stop her. There’s no way I'm turning this woman down. Not when she’s scared and wants to be close. Not when she’s pressing her practically naked body against mine. Never will I turn her down, it doesn’t matter what she asks for.

“Not a chance in hell,” I growl. My arm wrapped around her tightens and my hand is placed on her ass. I tug her closer and grab her thigh with my other hand, holding it tighter against me.

I know this is going to make sleeping difficult for me. My cock is going to be hard all night. I can feel the warmth of her core pressed against me, turning me on even more. The shirt slid up and my hand is cupping her bare ass. I know it would take barely any effort to tug off my boxers and have her straddling my waist, but that’s not what she needs right now.

“Thank you,” Sophia murmurs after a few minutes of silence. “You make me feel safe and loved, Peck.”

“Good, that’s how I want you to feel. You can stay here whenever you want, sweetheart. You can lay here in my arms in as little amount of clothing as you’d like too.” I grin when sheswats at my chest. “I'm falling hard and fast for you,” I confess into the darkness.

“I am too,” she whispers, then presses a soft kiss to my chest. I could get used to sleeping like this every night.

What’s better than having the woman you’re falling in love with tucked safely in your arms while you sleep?

Chapter 15

Sophia

“I'm sorry you had to stay at Pecker’s last night. Colt didn’t tell me he was going to do that.” Leslie frowns as she folds a shirt and places it in a pile on the table.

“It’s fine. Pecker’s a total sweetheart. I didn’t mind one bit.”

“Are you going to tell me what’s going on between the two of you?” Leslie arches a brow.

“Nope! It’s my secret for now.”

“That’s not fair.”

“Give me until Christmas. Then you can pounce and ask all the questions.” I wave her off.

“December twenty-sixth, you better plan on spending the day with me and spilling all the gossip.”

“Eh, that isn't going to be possible. I start at a new job on the twenty-sixth.” I wrinkle my nose, knowing she’s about to lose it.

“What! Why didn’t you tell me? Is it here or are you going home? Where are you working?”

“If you stop asking so many questions, I could answer you.” I roll my eyes. “I haven’t had a chance to talk to you. Sydney asked me if I’d come work for her at Sydney’s Sweets. She’s the bestand I can't wait to start there. She’s going to teach me how to run a business and I'm going to help her with creating some new treats.”

“Soph, that’s amazing! I'm so happy for you.” Leslie wraps me in a hug. “Does this mean you and Pecker are dating?” She smirks, trying to get any sort of information out of me.

“It’s not after Christmas,” I singsong.

I wouldn’t mind telling Leslie about Pecker and I dating, but I really want to continue keeping our relationship just between us. I don’t want Leslie or Colt getting involved. I like being in our own little universe when we’re together and no one else is around.

I disappear into my room and come out a few minutes later. I thought I brought my curling iron with me, but I can't find it. I really want to be able to curl my hair for my date with Pecker. I want to look cute and different than I have for every other date.

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