Page 23 of Love Me Forever

He looked at me intently between bites. "Lots of new experiences with you today, Bonnie. I've never been to a flea market or had a pineapple cupcake. Thanks for showing me."

"I'm glad you're enjoying it."

His eyes glinted playfully. Oh, I could practically see the switch go on. He was turning from charming to seductive right in front of my eyes.

Leaning closer, he brought his mouth to my ear. "I can't wait to show you all the things I have in mind," he whispered.

I blushed. "I can't take you out of the house, can I?"

"You just did, but not for long. I need to explore you." He moved back from my ear to make eye contact, brushing my cheek all the way to the corner of my lips. "I need to explore you. Last night was just a taste. I want more. I want all of you."

I wasn't just blushing now—my whole body was burning. I licked my lips before taking another bite of my cupcake.

"Okay," I said. "I've checked on everyone. I think we can go."

I was playing it cool, trying not to show just how much I burned for him.

He put an arm around my back as we slowly walked away from the flea market. I was carefully watching the cupcake on my plate. I planned to eat it on the way. He'd already finished both of his, but I'd taken a page from his book and was eating slowly. Perhaps too slowly, but I wanted to savor it—and then I was going to savorhim.

"Are we paying Steve a visit again today?" he asked.

My stomach somersaulted, the affection in his voice endearing. He'd called him Steve!

"No, my colleague is on shift this weekend. I've got the next one."

As we arrived home, I was on pins and needles, my whole body firing up in anticipation. I sort of imagined he would attack me as soon as we stepped inside the house, or that he'd start his shameless seduction plan right away. To my astonishment, he casually stood in the living room, filling all the space with his undeniable sex appeal.

He took a package out of his pocket. I was about to ask what he'd bought at the fair when he opened the wrapping paper. I gasped. It was the necklace.

"What are you doing with that?" I asked.

"I saw you looking at it. You liked it, so I figured I'd buy it for you as a present."

"No, but I, um...," I stammered. Truthfully, I was too stunned to put up too much of a fight. "I wasn't looking at it for that purpose."

"I know, Bonnie. But look at that smile."

I could feel it stretching on my face. Yes, I was happy. This gorgeous man had bought me this beautiful necklace.

"The vendor said it's an infinity knot," he continued. "I have no idea what that means. Do you want me to put it on you?"

I nodded eagerly, turning around and lifting my hair. My skin simmered when I felt his fingers as he closed the clasp. Then he kissed the back of my neck. I shuddered.

"Thank you," I murmured.

"My pleasure entirely." His voice was almost a growl.

“Ah, and you’re unleashing the sexy voice already.”

“What?”

“Your voice changes when you want me.”

“So all the time?” he teased.

“Nah, it’s in a lower octave right now. It’s delicious, and I love it. You almost sound like you plan to use every tool in your seduction arsenal on me.”

“You’ve read my mind.”

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