Page 34 of Linc
“You don’t have to thank me.I’d do anything for you.”My hand reaches over the white tablecloth and finds hers twisting around the stem of her water glass.She’s nervous but I plan to make this as comfortable as possible.
Dinner was amazing but I think it had everything to do with the company I was keeping.We’re on our way to my penthouse and a sense of nerves has taken up residence in my belly.Any other time I might think something was wrong with the food I ate but I know it’s what’s coming next that has me wanting to jump out of the moving car.
“Everything okay?”Everly asks, placing her soft, dainty hand over mine as Dale turns into the parking garage of my building.
Why does this feel like I’m the virgin here?Get a grip Thorne before she asks about my man card.
“Never better, angel.”I kiss her knuckles as Dale opens her door and helps her out.
We walk to the elevator hand in hand, and I notice that her palms feel slightly damp.She’s just as nervous as I am.
“We don’t have to do anything you’re not comfortable with.”
Everly lets off a nervous laugh, something I’ve learned over the last few weeks she does to try to alleviate the tension.
The elevator reaches the top and opens to my door, without thinking I bend down and scoop her up in my arms.
“Ah!What are you doing Linc?”She squeals and locks her arms around my neck.Her smile is back and that was exactly what I was aiming for.
“I thought I’d carry you over the threshold.”I playfully bounce her weightless body.
“That’s for married couples,” she says, and I stop in the middle of the doorway.
Married couples?I’ve thought a lot about marriage ever since meeting this angel, and it sounds natural when I think of the two of us.
“I think that has a nice ring to it, don’t you?”
“What?”Her eyes widen.“Linc, we just met.Don’t you think it’s a little soon to be talking about this subject?”
“It’s never too soon for that topic, but if you wish we’ll shelve this discussion for future negotiations.”Everly seems to relax, and I make a mental note to push the topic after I’ve got her naked and in a sex coma.She won’t be able to put up a fuss after an earth-shattering orgasm.I wonder if she ever thought of a Vegas wedding.If she agreed, I’d waste no time in flying us over there and getting hitched tonight if that meant tying her to me for the rest of my life.Coming home every night to her beautiful face would be a nice change, instead of an empty apartment.
“Linc,” she groans.
I walk us in and see that Tina has outdone herself.The place looks amazing, as vases of roses cover the apartment.Candles are lit and they lead towards my bedroom.The room where I plan on making Everly all mine, body and soul.I really want to tell her how I feel tonight, and I just hope she’s at the same point in our relationship as I am.
“This is beautiful, did you do all this?”Everly asks as she takes in her surroundings.
“I had Tina set it up, but I told her what I was wanting,” I admit and kiss her hairline.I still haven’t placed her down on her feet because I don’t want to lose this connection we’ve got going on right now.I feel like we’re one when we’re touching, and that is something I’ve never felt with another person.
The walk down the hall to the bedroom is just as decorated as the rest of the place.When I open the door, we’re met with the same candles, roses and petals all over the room, letting off a floral scent.Everly lets out a giggle and I can’t help but be concerned that I’ve overdone tonight.
“You don’t like it?”I hesitantly ask.
“No, that’s not it at all, but I can’t help but think that the fire alarm is about to go off with all the candles burning.”
She’s right and the last thing I want is any interruptions for the rest of the evening.
“You’re right.How about you blow out some of the ones in here while I take care of the living room.”
“Deal.”Her smile alone could light up a dark room and I love it.
I love her.
Gently, I set her on her feet, then whirl around to hurry and blow out all the flames.Man, how long did it take for Tina to light all of these?I wonder as I make my way from each one; there has to be at least a hundred.
Once I’ve made sure each one is out and not going to burn us down, I make my way back to the bedroom.This isn’t the first time I’ve had Everly in my bed but it’s the first time that we’ll be making love, so I give myself a good pep talk before entering the room.She’s standing at the end of the bed, and I can’t help but watch her like a stalker.
“All done?”Everly asks as I stand against the door frame.She’s blown out all but the last candle on the nightstand.
