Page 135 of The Nicest Thing
My eyes softened."I love you too."
"Good.Then sit back, wrap my hair around your fist, and let me make this cock mine."
It is yours, I thought.
You own every part of me.Heart, body, and soul.
Instead of saying that, I did as she asked, tangling me fingers in her hair.
"Good boy," she murmured.
It was hours later, and the vision of her stayed with me, how I'd tried to let her know I was going to blow but she only latched on tighter, swallowing everything I had to give, how swollen her lips were after, the color riding high in her cheeks, the way the strands of her hair felt so soft in my hand.The details were crystal clear in my mind.
We made love again before showering—separately unfortunately, but when I went to follow her inside, Rose had put a hand on my chest, saying "If you come in with me, we'll never make it down on time."She was right as usual, so I didn't push.But God, I'd wanted to.Maybe I could convince her to try it in the shower later.
I put that on my mental to-do list.
Sex with Rose was more than that.
I'd known it would be.
I had her three times before we both finally fell into an exhausted sleep, too tired to move.
And then this morning.
Making love with Rose was just that.I felt closer to her than I did with anyone.And I wanted that feeling again.
I licked my lips.
If I could die with her in my arms, I'd leave this Earth a happy man.
"Hey," Rose said, poking my biceps to get my attention, "look alive, O'Brien.It's almost time."
I stood, trying my best not to touch her."Do you need me for something?"
"Well, the table's all set up.The books are on display, looking gorgeous.The Liv Lamoreaux banner looks good too."
"Your face always does," I said.
She waved that off."That picture's from like ten years ago, but it's one of the only ones I like.Anyway, I've got more books in boxes under the table.Pre-orders are set apart, stacked, and labeled."
She looked around then gave a shrug.
"I think we're good," Rose finished, but it sounded more like a question."Don't you, Finn?"
I took her hand in mine, giving it a firm squeeze."Just breathe, Rose."
I watched her take a deep inhale and exhale.
"You'll be amazing.Romance or Die is going to love you."
Rose gave a quick nod.
"Not as much as I do, but they don't know my best friend like I do," I said.
"Thank you, Finn," she said softly.
"For what?"
