Page 44 of Giddy-Up
Riley turned to him; her eyelids heavy as she awaited her next instruction.He didn’t say anything though.He wanted her mouth.So he took it.Her taste on his tongue moments later as he walked her backward toward the royal blue cushions.
As her calves hit the couch, their kiss turned more urgent.Driven by a need so strong, it even shocked him.It was a desperate intensity he’d never felt before.And he already ached for more.
He couldn’t wait any longer.His hand went to the back of her dress where he tugged on the zip.Once opened, he carefully guided the straps over her shoulders, before letting the fabric skim her silky skin until it pooled at her feet.
Slowly breaking away from her soft lips, he spoke into her.“Turn around and place your knees on the couch.”
Feeling her breath catch did nothing for his patience.Nor did the sight of her dutifully obeying him.
God-fucking-damn.
He was practically drooling as black panties struggled to contain her perfectly rounded ass.Running his hand over his head, he was torn between what to do first.He wanted it all.
Dropping to his knees, he made his decision.Gently, he dragged the thin material down her thighs, stopping when it reached her knees.It was time for dessert.
***
It was one in the morningand while he fully expected to be curled up with a naked Riley around about now, he had to admit he was enjoying watching her make fajitas just as much.
Their late-night snack was a well-deserved treat.They’d sure as hell burned off a whole lot of calories over the past few hours.
She looked damn sexy tossing meat and vegetables in the pan, and not just because she was only dressed in a thin t-shirt.But because he’d never seen her happier or more relaxed.She was sparkling.
Once Riley began preparing the tortillas, Wade went about setting the tiny table for them and poured them both some juice.
In no time at all, piping hot fajitas were being placed in front of him.
“I added some jalapeños and lime for an extra kick,” Riley excitedly gushed as she pulled up a chair next to him.
As soon as the mouthwatering spices hit his nostrils, his stomach growled.“So, is this your go-to midnight snack?”he asked before taking a big bite.
Riley beamed, “One of them.Next time I’ll make you my truffle popcorn.”
Wade managed to grin despite a mouthful of meat.When he was done chewing, his tone turned cheeky.“Next time, huh?”
Her neck started to flush.“Oh, um, I mean, if there is a next time.I mean, if you want to.”
Is she joking?
“Petal...”He gently brushed his thumb across her lip, wiping away a smudge of sauce, his touch lingering until her eyes held him hostage.“Not only do I want there to be many, many next times, I also want to be able to call you my girl.”
“Your girl?”
“Yeah, darlin’.My girl.My woman.My girlfriend.Whatever you wanna call it.I just want you to be mine...so...what do you say?”
The flush had spread to her cheeks now.“Yes.I say yes,” she exclaimed before practically jumping out of her seat and into his arms.
Wade held her tight.Their hearts beating in harmony as he drunk in the overwhelming warmth and comfort he felt every time she was close.
After a few minutes, he mumbled into her hair.“These fajitas are really fucking good.”
Riley giggled into him.“Is that why you want me to be your girlfriend...so I’ll make you more fajitas?”
“Well, yeah.”He grinned.“That and the sex.”
She pulled back just enough to smack him in the chest.He used the opportunity to capture her lips, their laughter fading as the air charged and their slow, burning kiss stole both their breaths.
It was too soon to get excited.It had only been four dates.But Wadewasexcited.Had been since the moment he’d set eyes on her.Getting to know her, and finding out she was just as beautiful on the inside had solidified their connection.And he already knew, he didn’t want to let her go.
