Page 779 of Not Over You

I quickly end the chat and turn off my phone. If she decides to return my message, I’ll read it in the morning. Fuck, I can understand why she feels violated since those messages were not meant for me. Perhaps I should have just deleted them and then blocked her number. Well, it’s too late now and I can’t take it back. What’s done is done.

I go inside just long enough to lock up my office and get the hell out. I’m in a foul mood and it wouldn’t be in my best interest to stick around. Besides, it’s already after eleven and Drew’s more than capable of locking up. All I can think about is sitting on my deck with a bottle of beer and a few smokes. It would be the perfect ending to a craptastic night.

I crank up my radio when Hold Me Down by Halsey begins playing. I can’t help thinking she wrote those words specifically for me. Fuck, what I wouldn’t give to have Lili down on both knees with her violet eyes gazing up at me. Yeah, well, that’s not going to happen anytime soon since she’s on the book tour from hell. Natalie’s words, not mine. If her game plan was to keep Lili on the go then she certainly succeeded.

Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott begins playing as I pull into my parking spot. I quickly shut it down before I allow doubt to creep into my soul. Never once did Lili and I ever say we were exclusive, but the thought of her with another man just destroys me.

I’m cautious as I approach the front door because I don’t remember leaving a light on. I insert my key, turn the knob and push open the door very slowly. Her scent hits me the moment I walk in. A part of me is relieved and another part is angry as fuck. We’ve already wasted so much time.

I close the door softly behind me and walk into the great room. And that’s when I spot a beautiful girl with raven hair sleeping on my sofa. Lili’s cocooned inside of my throw and I can’t help dropping to my knees in front of her. My irritation dissipates immediately as my lips meet her soft mouth. A sense of peace so overwhelming grips me by the throat as her lids flutter open. But when her hands grip my shirt and pull me closer, I’m pretty sure I whimper like a fucking pussy. “I need you, Z.”

“I’m right here, baby.” What Lili never realized is I need her far more than she could ever need me.

LILIANNA

Zane is impatient as he struggles to free me from the confines of my covers. And when there’s no restriction between us, his hands glide under my ass and lift me in one fell swoop. Instinctively, my legs circle around his waist and my arms wrap around his neck. “Tell me your home for good, Lili,” he whispers against my lips.

I wish I could give him the reassurance he desperately seeks but I can’t. I swallow down the lump in my throat before answering. “I’m only home for two weeks and then I’m on the road for another month.” Is it my imagination or does he hold on tighter?

How long will Zane really wait for me?

“Then I’m not wasting another goddamn minute.” I can’t help squealing when he spins me around and races up the stairs as if I weighed a feather. My rapid heartbeat is in sync with his as he gently lays me down on the bed. We’re only inches apart when he leans on his elbows and drinks me in. “Now that you’re here, I’m never letting you go.”

He doesn’t give me a chance to protest before his mouth slants over mine. Steadfast and demanding. Stealing the very air I breathe. There’s an urgency that’s never consumed us like this before. My skin sizzles with his touch and I want him inside of me now. “I want you.”

“Fuck! I don’t know how long I’m going to last. I’m afraid I’m going to come the second I’m inside of you.” My hands tremble as I unbutton his shirt while he tries to slide out of his pants. When they hit the floor, I’m desperate for him to be inside of me. “I need a condom, baby.”

“I want to feel you. Please.” A growl rips through his chest as he pulls my panties aside and in one plunge, he’s sheathed inside of my tight, wet pussy. I cling to his shirt that I never removed and the heat radiating through the silky material is fueling me to match his every thrust. The scent from our arousal is heady and when I feel his cock thicken inside of me, I scream. “Come with me, Zane…”

His lips crash into mine and steal my breathy moans of pure ecstasy as we come in one tumultuous explosion. He fills me up with his seed as my pussy grips his shaft and milks him of every last drop.

Once our heartrate slows, he leans his head against mine and whispers, “Welcome home, baby.” Safe and satisfied in his arms, I drift off into a peaceful slumber.

Clearly, Zane is downstairs making us something to eat since my stomach rumbles the moment my eyes flutter open. A giddiness washes over me at the thought of him cooking for me again.

“You better get down here pronto before I go up there and give you a long overdue spanking.” Mm, the thought of his hand against my ass sends my pulse racing.

“I’ll be right down.” I look around the room and opt for his long-sleeved shirt that’s lying on the bed. It smells sexy just like him. All musk and male. It’s the best scent ever. God, now I sound like a friggin teenager.

Zane glances up as I pad down the stairs. I’m quite comfortable barefoot and wearing his shirt. Maybe a wee bit too much. I’m a tad disappointed when I see he’s wearing his jeans but I’m sure he’d drop them if I asked. It’s a heady thought.

“Something smells delish and I’m famished.” He places an omelet with a bagel on the side, orange juice and coffee right in front of me as I sit at the island. There’s enough on my plate for the two of us but I don’t say a word.

“I’m still working on the bacon, but you can dive right in.” This man makes my heart flutter and I’m so glad I had the balls to come here last night. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to share my happiness with someone who means a great deal to me? Finally, everything seems to be clicking into place like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

“I’ll wait for you.” Maybe it’s just me but did the whole I’ll wait for you thing sound too clingy? I hope to god that since we’ve reconnected I don’t come across as needy and desperate. As much as I’d love him to fuck me every which way to Sunday, I’m still leaving in a few weeks.

“You’re so deep in, though. What are you thinking?” Oh, if he only knew.

“That I’m so glad I used my key last night.”

Zane sets the plate of bacon on the counter and sits in the chair beside me. His hands capture my face, pulling me in for a desperate kiss. His tongue twirls with mine for a toe-curling kiss. When he pulls away, he whispers, “Me too. Now eat up because you’re going to need every ounce of energy for what I have planned.”

All I can say is thank goodness I’m just wearing his shirt because I don’t think I’d fit into my pants after eating so much. “I can’t eat one more bite or I’ll explode.”

“How about I make us some mimosas and we go in the hot tub. Are you game, Lili?”

“It’s three in the morning.” And I’m exhausted. I keep that last bit to myself when I see how excited he is to have me here. “Sounds perfect. Let me clean up while you make the drinks and get it ready.”

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