Page 26 of Rescue Us

Cyrus held his hand out. “Please.”

I’m sorry, I can’t do more. I can’t. I just need time. I can’t give you more. Not yet.

“I want whatever you are willing to give me.” His face softened. “I didn’t come over here to have sex, pet. I came over to get to know you better. Sure, sex would be nice, but we only just met. I don’t even know your last name.”

A soft laugh left me.Cloet. I’m Ainsley Cloet.

“Nice to meet you, Ainsley Cloet.” His smile grew. “I’m Cyrus Butcher. Now, can you come here please? We can play this game, cuddle, kiss, cuddle some more, but I promise, I will not pressure you into doing anything you’re not ready for.”

Why not?

His smile fell. “What do you mean?”

I mean, most guys would push for more. In my experience, that’s how it is anyway.

“I don’t know who or what the fuck you’re going on about, but I am not him. I am not the bastards who hurt you. I feel like you’re telling me that things were taken from you without your permission.” He stood, coming toward me.

Before I could lift my hands to respond, he crushed me to him.

“I’m a patient man, pet.” He placed a hard peck on my mouth. “This is your show. You make the first move. I’m just along for the ride. Got it?”

I nodded quickly, my body buzzing at feeling every inch of him pressed up against me. I swallowed hard when I felt a large bulge twitch against my lower stomach.

Cyrus leaned forward, his mouth brushing along the length of my ear. “I won’t pressure you, baby, but I also won’t apologize for how my body reacts to you. My dick has a mind of his own. He’s suddenly become a fan of yours.”

A laugh bubbled through me. I pushed away from him, smacking his stomach playfully.

A wicked grin spread on his face, and I knew right then that I could fall for Cyrus.

And I could fall hard.

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(Cyrus)

Before Ainsley couldget away from me, I was on her. My fingers dug into her ribs, laughter shaking through her. It was a beautiful sound and one that I planned on making leave her, often.

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