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“You’re not going to get any argument from me.”
“That’s a first.” He laughed, then claimed her mouth seconds before claiming her body again.
Chapter Thirty-Four
“I cannot believe I’m leaving my car here.” Xander frowned.
His father shook his head, but the amusement in his expression was unmistakable. “You can’t afford to miss any more classes, and I’m headed back to Florida in two days. I think you’ll survive that long without it.”
He hated being without his car, but his father offered to drive the car back in a few days and fly him and Kylie to campus today so that neither of them missed any more classes. It was a generous offer he couldn’t refuse.
“Well, we better get through security so we don’t miss our flight,” Xander said. They’d spent the morning at the airport. Ryder had left three hours ago, and Tanner and Jules left an hour ago. His mother had insisted they all go to the airport together and stay until everyone was on their planes.
He hugged his mom, and she squeezed so hard he thought she’d break his ribs. “You be good. Get yourself back on track, and I’ll see you at Thanksgiving, okay?” She pulled back and wiped at her eyes.
“Love you, Mom.”
Debbie turned to Kylie and pulled her into a hug, too. “It was so nice meeting you.”
“You, too. Thank you for welcoming me into your home.”
She waved her hand as if it were no big deal. “Don’t be a stranger, okay?” She turned her stern gaze to Xander and pointed at him. “You make sure you bring her back for another visit.”
He laughed. “Don’t worry. You’ll be seeing a lot more of her.” He exchanged a knowing look with Kylie, and his heart kick-started in his chest.
Kylie turned to his dad. “And I can’t thank you enough for all your help.”
Ethan smiled and nodded, then hugged her. “It’s my pleasure. When I get to Florida, I’ll be sure to call you. We can get everything finished up.”
Watching Kylie with his parents sent a wave of warm calmness through him. He never expected to find someone as amazing as her, or that he’d fall in love so hard and fast, but to see his parents welcoming her so fully? He couldn’t have imagined anything better.
“Xander.” His dad pulled him into a hug, holding him longer than usual. “I know I don’t say it enough, but you’re a good kid, and I’m proud of you,” he said, low enough so only Xander could hear. “Do what you need to do, and take care of Kylie. She’s a sweet girl.”
“Thanks, Dad.” He forced the words past the lump in his throat. “I will.”
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Xander set Kylie’s bags on the floor near the foot of her bed, then turned to her with a heavy sigh. Dread coiled in his stomach, making it churn and rumble. He did not want to leave her and go back to the frat house. But now that they were back on campus, he had to face reality and be responsible.
“I don’t know where Celeste is or when she’ll be back, but you’re welcome to stay.” Kylie removed her shoes.
“You have no idea how tempting that is, but I have to go talk to Brad and see what kind of shit I’m in with him and the house.”
Her face fell, and disappointment colored her eyes. “Yeah, okay.” She gave him a tight, forced smile.
“Hey, come here.” He reached for her hand and tugged her into his arms. “Things are going to be crazy for a while, but that doesn’t change anything between us.”
She nodded and slipped her arms around him. “We can always go to open study together.”
“Yeah, I’ll probably have to be there every night for the rest of my life.” He kissed the tip of her nose. “But there’s always time for us to have lunch together. And dinner.” He kissed each of her cheeks. “Dessert.” He grinned a second before kissing her lips.
She leaned into him, sighing. The memory of her mouth around his cock, of the warmth and tightness of her body coiled around him, heating his skin, made his heart race. He moved his hands down her back and grabbed her ass. The urge to pin her against the door or push her onto the bed and spend the night making love to her consumed his thoughts.
Reluctantly pulling away, she said, “You should go, or I’m going to be tempted to tie you to my bed.”
Xander raised a brow. “That could be fun.”
She laughed. “Call me later?”
