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“Oh, we’re so pleased. Our Bess has never brought a friend home from college before, and a boyfriend to boot. It’s all so thrilling. We’ll have the house all set up for you two. I can’t wait to meet you, Wily.”
“Thank you, ma’am. I’m looking forward to it too. And if you could do me a favor and send some gift ideas my way. Your girl here has been very secretive about when she was born, and I had no clue.”
“Oh, that’s so Bess.” Mrs. Satchwell laughs. “Why don’t you give me your number, and I’ll send you some ideas.”
I rattle it off while Satch waves her hands in the air. “You don’t have to buy me anything. I really… It’s not…”
Wrapping my arm around her, I pull her against me, trying to shut up her fussing. Like I’m not gonna buy her a gift.
“Thanks so much for your help, Mrs. Satchwell.”
“Oh, please. Call me Darla.”
“And you can call me Tommy!” Mr. Satchwell adds with a friendly chirp.
“Thank you, sir.”
“This is so exciting.” Darla’s buzzing, and I squeeze Satch a little closer, kissing the top of her head.
“Can’t wait.”
They say the same thing, followed by a stream of affectionate goodbyes before hanging up.
I hold out the phone for Satch to take, but she doesn’t move.
“Satch?” I shift, leaning down so I can check her face.
“What just happened?” She blinks at me.
“Oh shit, I’m sorry. Did I overstep?”
“You just made my parents fall in love with you.” She takes the phone, shaking her head in obvious shock.
“Is that… bad?” I step back, running a hand through my hair. “I mean, do you not want me to come meet them?”
“Of course I do.” Her voice pitches. “I just… It’s all happened really fast. I didn’t think you’d want to be my boyfriend and meet my parents. I mean, you’re… you’re…” She lets out a bewildered breath. “You’re Wily Wilson.”
I nod, looking at the ground and wondering what she’s heard.
Probably too much.
I’ve all but told her I’m the guy who sleeps around and never commits. I’m the player who can’t say no to a flirty lady.
But not anymore.
Shit, can a tiger change its stripes? I sure fucking hope so, because as I hold her shoulders and lean down, catching her eye, I mean every word that comes out of my mouth. “And you’re different. You’ve… captured me, Satch. And I don’t want this to be like anything else I’ve had before. Iwantto be your boyfriend. And I want the whole fucking world to know that you’re mine.”
Her lips part, her cheeks paling.
“Come on, you. Let’s get you back to my bed.” I take her hand, pulling her out of the spare room and grinning over my shoulder. “I’ve got plans for you today, my sweet. I have the best plans.”
CHAPTER 42
ELIZABETH
Wily’s plans involved a whole heap of everything I wanted to do that day… including two epic sexy sessions that will keep me floating for eternity.
On Sunday night, he dropped me back at my dorm room and ended up staying with me. I couldn’t believe it. He stayed! Didn’t even think it was that big of a deal just to slip into my twin XL and get cozy.
