Page 35 of Give Me Forever

"I'm guessing you wanted to just relax and sleep tonight?"

"Yes and no. I just wanted to take my mind off it, which you did brilliantly with your sexy dance." And there I went again, making her blush. I couldn't help myself. But coming home to a naked Avery was just what the doctor ordered. Pun intended.

I wanted to lean in and check exactly how far down her dress that blush went. It spread on her neck and the part of her chest the fabric didn’t cover.

She smiled slightly. "If it was for a good cause, then I'm not feeling as embarrassed about it."

"You shouldn't be embarrassed at all. Your dancing is on point, as usual, and you're so fucking sexy, Avery. Your body is perfect, as far as I can see."

She looked me straight in the eyes, jutting her chin forward and clearing her throat. "Sam."

"You're using your boundaries voice, Avery, but you haven't set any."

"That's because every week we seem to break every boundary known to mankind. Seems like a waste of time to set any. Now let's eat, and while we do that, I'll brainstorm ways to distract you this evening."

"I suggest dancing."

She grinned. "Don't start again."

"Hey, I didn't say anything about naked dancing, but glad to know your mind went straight there."

She narrowed her eyes before taking a spoonful of food. I was damn hungry too. It had been a long while since I’d had my last meal.

"This is very good," she murmured. "I remember the shop now. It's literally down the street. Two blocks away."

"Yeah, the one with the elderly lady at the counter," I confirmed.

"Do they have delivery as well?"

"I didn't ask, but you can tell me whenever you're in the mood for it. It's on my way from the hospital anyway."

She nodded, eating with huge gulps. She finished eating before I did.

"I'm glad this is still your favorite dish,” I said. “I was hoping I’d made the right choice.”

"I was famished," she admitted. "And I have a few ideas about distracting you."

"Does it include dancing?"

She sighed. "There's no winning with you."

I shook my head, laughing. “Nope. So, what do you have in mind?”

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