Page 79 of A Pretty Fixation

“Mind if I snuggle up if I’m afraid?” Nicholeasks, sultry voice flirtier than ever.

“Not at all, beautiful.” He places his arm behindher on the back of the sofa. “Snuggle as much as you want.”

Everyone snorts at them.

Caleb flicks off the light and takes my hand,pulling me into his lap as he sits in the armchair in the corner.

Fire ignites everywhere.

Dante plays the movie, but it’s hard to focus withCaleb making circular motions on my thigh with his fingers. Plus, his dicktwitches at my butt a few times.

God. I’m ready to feel it in other places.

“Stay the night,” he whispers out of earshot ofeveryone.

“I’ll think about it,” I tease, throwing popcorninto my mouth.

Caleb grunts under his breath and draws me backagainst his chest to drape his arm around my stomach.

“Stay,” he insists in a low growl at my ear.

I shudder from the jolt of carnal need. Calmingdown, I murmur, “Beg me.”

He squeezes my thigh and grates out, “Please.”

“We’ll see.”

That draws another grunt from him.

I smirk in satisfaction and pay attention towhat’s happening in the movie.

Dante was wrong. It’s scary as fuck, making usjump a bunch of times, and Scarlett looks about ready to run.

We watch a comedy when it ends to give our nervesa break, then play games until Noah shows up around midnight.

He stops in the doorway. “Hey, guys.”

“You’re five minutes late,” Caleb deadpans.

“Sue me,” Noah hits back. “Anyway, Dad checked inwith me. Did you talk to them?”

“Yeah, Mom texted. They’ll be back tomorrowafternoon.”

I notice Noah staring at Scarlett with curiosityin his brown gaze, uncaring that she’s with Logan.

“There’s more pizza if you want, Noah,” I offerhim.

He smiles at me. “Thanks, Jordyn. I’m going to eatsome of Mom’s leftovers instead and head downstairs to play video games.” Hemoseys into the living area.

It’s close to two in the morning when everyonestarts feeling tired and decides to call it a night.

Nichole and Dante seem closer, talking in hushedvoices as they walk to the front door.

“See you guys,” Dante says as he opens it.

“I’m riding back with him,” Nichole informsScarlett and me, winking before she sashays outside.

Bobby smirks knowingly. He waves and leaves aswell.

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