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“No. I’m going to miss everything, but especially this mouth. Your smile. Your voice.”
“My mouth and my voice will be waiting for you when you get back.”
“And you’ll pick up the phone?”
“Yes.”
“Not work every second I’m gone?”
“No.”
“I’ll call you later.”
“Okay.”
He kissed me again and opened the door, slinging his bag over his shoulder. “I left you something in the bathroom.” He paused. “I’ll see you soon, Rosie.”
And he was gone.
CHAPTERSEVEN
ROSIE
It was confusing how I could miss Asher so much that quickly. He hadn’t even left the building, and I wished he was back. I shook my head. I was being ridiculous. He’d only been in our life for a few days. He couldn’t possibly have made that much of an impact on us.
Could he?
In the bathroom, he’d left a sweatshirt, which made me grin. I had told him I would miss his scent, so he’d left me this to borrow while he was gone. I slipped it over my head, inhaling deeply. It smelled like him. Rich, decadent, and intoxicating. I kept it on all day.
Around eleven, I closed my laptop and got ready for bed. AJ had fallen asleep around eight, so I signed on and logged some calls. It was a busy night, so I was pleased. I pulled out the sofa bed and sat on the mattress, running my hand over the blankets. I missed Asher waiting for me. His strong body, his warmth. He had called and texted, and I knew he was no doubt asleep since he planned to be on the road no later than six the next morning. I sighed as I picked up my book, deciding to read a little. My phone buzzed with a text from Asher.
You awake?
I smiled as I replied.
Yes. You shouldn’t be since you have to get up early.
His reply was swift.
Couldn’t sleep. You weren’t beside me, all sexy and sweet, drooling on my chest as you slept.
I laughed as I typed my response.
I do not drool.
I loved his teasing.
You do. It’s totally adorable.
I shook my head.
Go to bed.
Baby, it’s cold outside.
I laughed.
It is winter.
