Page 48 of Silver Fake

Last night was amazing, but a big part of me was afraid to wake up this morning. Afraid it was an elaborate dream, that I would open my eyes to an empty bed. Instead, I'm looking at the most beautiful sight I've ever had the privilege to see.

Lisa Thomas naked and curled around me.

Her head is on my chest. Her hair is sprawled out over my arm. The blanket is low, only covering her ass, while the bare skin of her back glows in the bright morning sun.

And every now and then, I feel her fingers moving on my chest like she might be dreaming.

I wonder what she could be dreaming about.

I don't want to wake her yet, but I've got to touch her. If I could, I'd never let her go. Gently, I trail my fingers along her spine. I hear a little sigh escape her lips, and smile.

Yeah, I definitely want to wake up like this every morning.

I'm not sure when they became my reality, but there is no denying it. Nothing has ever felt more right in my life than it feels right now, holding Lisa in my arms while she sleeps. It's a wonder the sound of my heart beating hasn't woken her up yet. It feels like it's performing a drum solo in my chest.

Panic starts to bloom in my throat. What if she regrets last night or only wants it to be a one-time thing?

I would deserve that.

But now that I know that I know what she tastes like, I'm not sure I can go back to being the boss who barely speaks to her. I don't want to go back. I wrap my arms around her, holding her against me as tightly as possible without waking her up. I want this, and I've been an idiot pushing her away.

I'm not sure how, but I've got to find a way to earn her trust. Earn her love. Because I want her, need her more than I've ever needed anyone.

I never thought I did. I never thought I would fall in love. Some people aren't meant for those parts of life, and I'm pretty sure I'm one of them. But I'm falling faster and harder than I would have dreamed possible. It's the best and scariest thing I've ever felt. My heart is so full it could burst with happiness.

I hope I never have to give it up.

Lisa stirs in my arms.

"Mm." She makes a soft moaning sound. Then she lifts her head off my chest, holding herself up on her forearms, and blinks.

Some of her hair falls in her face over her eyes, and I push it back to see her. She looks so beautiful in the morning, with the sun dancing across her creamy skin, highlighting her smile as she looks at me. I touch her face, stroking her cheek, and she leans into my touch, making my heart flip. I smile at her.

"Morning, beautiful," I whisper. My fingers trace a gentle path from her cheek to her chin, causing her to close her eyes and let out a soft sigh. "Did you sleep well?"

"Morning." Her voice is raspy. She props her chin on one of her hands. "And I did sleep well." She looks around the room. "What time is it?"

I glance at the clock on the bedside table. "Just after 8 am. Are you hungry? Do you want coffee or anything?"

"Coffee sounds wonderful." She rolls over on her back and stretches her arms, and I immediately miss feeling her on me, so I roll with her, my face hovering over hers. Her eyes move to my lips, and I smile, leaning down and kissing her.

Lisa moans again and smiles. "That's nice, too."

"Is it?" I chuckle.

"It is. But does it come with caffeine?"

I laugh and sit up. "It can. Let's see what we can do about getting that caffeine hankering fixed for you." I start to get out of bed, but she grabs my arm and gives me a sexy pout.

"I don't want to get up."

I flash her a mischievous grin and lean back down, my lips hovering just above hers. "Who says you have to? Stay right here, get comfortable," I murmur. "I'll be your personal barista this morning. But remember," I add, my gaze dropping to her lips, "my services come with a kiss tax. And I get to choose the place."

She licks her lips. "That sounds perfect."

I turn and lean back over, kissing her a bit deeper this time, and then I pull back just a little, looking into her eyes. "You keep doing stuff like that, and neither of us is making it out of this bed today for food or anything else."

A sexy smirk lifts the corner of her mouth. "I'm not sure that sounds as bad as you think it does."

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