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Chapter 34

Tanner

I’m. On. Fire.

My skin is burning and I’m pretty sure I might need to change my underwear. I casually walked over to the next mattress acting like the words he just said didn’t make me want to let him take me right here in this very public mattress store. What is wrong with me?!!

I take a seat on the edge because my legs are shaking. This one is a little softer than the last one. The mattress dips as he sits down beside me.

“This one’s not bad,” I croak. God, I don’t even sound normal.

He pushes in with his hands, his arms flexing under his tattoos. “This one’s a little soft. I don’t want you sinking in too much. You’re gonna need stability.”

His eyes are lustful as he stares at me with each word. I bite my lip and look away. Just don’t look into his eyes, Tanner.

I stand up and walk over to the next one. It’s a little thicker so I have to jump up to sit on it. Instead of sitting down beside me, he sinks down to his knees in front of me. Before I have time to think, he tugs me towards the edge, causing me to fall backwards as his hands grip my thighs.

“Now this one is the perfect height.” He pushes my legs apart and leans in. Oh. My. God. His face is literally hovering over the gap in my shorts and I’m practically hyperventilating. My heart is somewhere around this store because I’m certain it’s already beat clear out of my chest. I have no clue where the salesperson is, and the only thing keeping me from a complete panic attack is the fact we are the only customers in here.

His lips graze the inside of my thigh and I shudder at the contact. His eyes flash to mine with a wicked grin. I dart up quickly and slide out from between him and the mattress. Is the freaking air conditioner on in here? I’m dying.

I go to the next one. Probably a bad idea on my part, but I don’t sit down. He saunters over and bends down, pressing both hands on it to feel the firmness.

“This one is perfect.” He motions for me to come to him.

I cautiously step towards him, and he pulls me in front of him.

“See what you think,” he says as he moves his arms around me and presses down again, caging me in. I have no choice but to bend a little to press my hands down, and when I do, I feel his hardness against my ass. He pushes against me, and flutters erupt in all the places I don’t want them to.

“You like this one, baby? He whispers in my ear.

I think I moaned, or groaned, or another audible noise came out because I felt his smile against my neck. I took a deep breath trying to regain my control when his tongue flicks my earlobe. And that’s it. I stood up and pushed past his arm.

“That one’s fine, just get it. I’ll be outside.” I said without looking back at him as I scrambled up to the front door.

I paced up and down the sidewalk trying to calm my raging lady boner. If I would have stayed in that store any longer, I can almost guarantee I would have been a full-fledged willing participant in whatever sex games he was trying to play.

Why is he so freaking gorgeous? I run a hand through my hair as I remind myself, he needs to grovel. I can’t give in to his dirty mouth and lust filled eyes. I lean my head back and sigh.

The door opens and Maverick steps out. “Alright, Vix you're all set. Brand new mattress.”

He smiles at me and that familiar feeling in my gut whirls around. We walk to his bike, and when I get on, I can’t help but squeeze him tight as we pull out of the parking lot.

I really hope he means what he said last night, because if I have to walk away again, it might actually break me.

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