Page 57 of Meowy & Bright

“But this house is like a showplace. Perfect for the holidays.” It’s decorated for Christmas so prettily it’s like a professional elf did it. I can’t help but picture having other couples come over for game night or movies with your little ones snuggled up by the fireplace.

“Never been my thing, but if you want to throw a holiday party or something you can. You can have Merry over too if you want. I know you two are close. I want you to be comfortable here and treat it as if it’s your home.”

“Thanks. I’m sure Merry would love to come over.” I smile at him. I love that he brought up Merry and remembered how we were so close in school. I’ve managed to keep up with her here and there, and she’s the only person from town besides Grams I still talk to on the regular.

He once again takes the seat next to me and not across. “I’m starting to think you paid more attention to me back in high school than I realized.”

“You have no idea.”

“Then tell me,” I encourage him, hoping he’ll give me something.

“Maybe one day. Right now, I’m still trying to get you to fall for me.” He winks as he pours syrup over my pancakes.

I don’t think Knox knows how much I paid attention to him either. That I’d fallen for him long ago. I thought I was over my silly crush, but now it seems like I’m falling harder than ever. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to pick myself back up this time if he crushes my heart again.

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KNOX

“What are you going to do while I’m elbow deep in buttercream?” She glances at me.

I squeeze her fingers in mine. “Well, that’s a very descriptive way to describe bakery work.”

She shrugs. “I guess I have a way with words.”

She definitely has a way with me. God, I want to do so many inappropriate things to her right now that I can hardly stand it.

“I have some work to do at the shop. Can’t let these calluses go to waste, now can I?”

“You working on cars.” She shakes her head. “I think I’d enjoy watching that.”

“Yeah? You can see me on my back anytime you want, Red. You know that.” I smirk at her.

She blushes, and I don’t miss the way she presses her thighs together.

I pull up in front of the bakery and lean over, pressing my lips to her ear. “I need another taste of you, Ruby. Sooner rather than later.”

She shivers. “Knox!”

“What?” I take her chin and pull her mouth to mine. “I want you, Ruby. I’ll do whatever I can to get you. Including eating your pussy until you—”

She kisses me, stopping my words with a hot kiss and her curious tongue. I answer her, tilting her head to kiss her more deeply. She’s so soft and warm, her skin silky beneath my fingertips. I don’t know how I survived so long without her touch, but I’m damn sure never letting her go now that I’ve got her.

I tangle my fingers in her hair and run my other hand along her throat and then lower, cupping her breast through her shirt.

She whimpers when I graze the hard tip with my thumb. Fuck, that sound is going to make me cream in my jeans.

“Knox.” She pulls back and tries to catch her breath.

I don’t let her. Instead, I pull her to me again, taking her mouth as she melts for me, giving up and letting me have my way. I love her surrender, the way she opens for me, the way her pussy feels so hot when I cup her between her legs.

A knock at the window jolts me out of my lust. Rage boils up in its place as I turn to find Merry standing on the curb and pretending not to look right at us.

“Merry!” Ruby squeals, her eyes widening.

I’ve lost her. Damn.

“One more.” I grip the back of her neck and pull her to me, giving her a possessive kiss before releasing her and getting out of the car.

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