Page 18 of Christmas Agreement
“I know. Take me home,boyfriend.”
“Am I leaving you at your door again?” I’d take the super long way home if I had to. I didn’t want our night to end. And when it did, I wanted to be in her bed.
“No. I want you to come in. I want…” She bit her lip. And I scooped her up, carrying her right out of that party while I ignored the laughter and hooting around us.
“Caveman,” Katie giggled.
“Only with you. I like that dress. I think I’ll like it even more on the floor.”
She made an amused, shocked sound. “You did not just say that.”
“I did. And it’s true. And it’s happening.” My dick throbbed a hell yes, and Katie hugged me close, no doubt feeling my need as I set her on her feet.
“Falling in love wasn’t part of the bargain,” she whispered.
“Babe, I’ve been in love with you for so long I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t. To my mind, there has never been anyone but you for me.” My lips covered hers, sealing that vow and declaration.
She whimpered, pressing into me. “Take me home,” she murmured against my lips when we were both panting and in genuine danger of me lifting her and pressing her against the Jeep while I took her right here.
I popped open the door. “Your chariot awaits, milady.”
“Good, I plan on riding it a lot.”
She giggled as my eyes widened. Hell yes.
Eleven
Katie
The moment Rugar and I stepped into my apartment, my body tensed. I was nervous. There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted him. That wasn’t even a question.
But I’d never thought I’d take this step with him, and I was terrified of screwing things up the way I’d almost done with him the night before. I’d made it halfway up the stairs after the ballet before realizing what a stupid mistake I’d made in yelling at him. He’d told me he loved me. He’d uttered the words I’d longed to hear from him for years. And I’d blown up at him.
Going back to fix it was the smartest thing I’d ever done. For a moment, I’d considered letting him into the apartment. To finish what we’d almost started. But I didn’t want to ruin the night a second time, so I’d let him walk away.
But now we were here. Alone in my apartment. His hands roaming my back, our mouths connected, his erection pressed against me.
And I was scared.
I knew he wouldn’t hurt me. Physically or emotionally. This fear was something deeper than that. My body was on fire for him. My heart was about to beat out of my chest with excitement.But my stomach was in a knot that just didn’t seem to want to unfurl.
“Hey,” he whispered against my lips. “We don’t have to do anything tonight you’re not ready for.”
“I want you,” I assured him. “I love you.”
“But?” He pulled back and stared down into my eyes, his thumb grazing over my cheek.
“Obviously, I’ve never done this before,” I admitted.
“Neither have I,” he promised. “We’ll learn together. We’re a team, Katie-Kat.”
“The real dynamic duo?” I teased.
“Forever, if I have anything to say about it.”
I blinked up at him, sucking my lower lip between my teeth and smiling softly at his admission. Did he really want that?
“I see doubt on that pretty face,” he said. “Do you want me to go get the ring, right now?”
