Page 75 of Rescue Us

(Ainsley)

Isensed that somethingwas wrong with Cyrus, but I couldn’t place what it was. He was only a few feet away, but I could almost see the stiffness in his muscles. Did someone call him and piss him off?

My thoughts went to his brother. Maybe Sammy didn’t approve of whatever it was that Cyrus and me were doing. Not that it was any of his business of course but I also didn’t want to come between them at all.

Cyrus went on like he didn’t care what his brother thought, but I knew he did. How could he not? They were close and had already been through so much. Maybe I could try and reach out to Sammy, write him a letter and see what the hell his problem was.

Cyrus had his cell up to his ear, a deep scowl on his face. Whoever he was talking to had changed his mood completely. Just when I thought the night was ruined, Cyrus caught my gaze and winked.

My stomach fluttered.

He came toward me, pulling the phone from his ear. “My brother says hi.”

I raised an eyebrow.

“I don’t know why either.” He shook his head. “He won’t tell me what his deal is.” He reached out, cupping my cheek. “We’ll spend a little longer here and then I’ll take you out for food.”

I nodded, the air rolling off of him making me uneasy.We can head back if Sammy needs you.

“No.” Cyrus’s brows narrowed. “Ineed you. He’s moping about something, and I honestly don’t give a shit at the moment.”

He did but I wasn’t going to call him out on it. I didn’t know much about his relationship with his brother. I assumed they were close but maybe they weren’t as close as I thought they were.

“You’re staring, pet.” Cyrus leaned down to my ear. “As much as I like your eyes on me, the sooner we finish here and get food, the sooner I can take you home and we can have dessert.”

A husky laugh left me, my body heating at the idea of him being inside me again.

“Hmm...” He linked his fingers with mine. “My girl likes that idea.”

I nodded even though he already knew the answer.

“She likes that idea a lot.” He kissed the spot by my ear. “Your man likes that idea too.”

My man. God, I loved the sound of that. I leaned back, staring up at him.My man? Really?

He shrugged, the movement almost strange coming from him, seeing as how big he was. “If you want of course. I won’t pressure you, but I like you, Ainsley. I like you a lot. This is our second date or third if you count the first night I slept at your place.”

We’ve had many dates at my place.I smiled.And I like you too, Cyrus, and I would like to continue this. If you want.

He grinned, placing a hard peck on my mouth. “I want. You have no idea how much I want.”

I giggled, cupping his jaw.

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