Page 19 of Drive me Wild (South Island Shifters)

“You’re getting way too far ahead of yourself there, my friend.”

“But you want to share more than a kiss with him?” She gives me a sly look as her mouth twists into a mischievous grin.

I inhale. “I do. But I have no idea where to start. I don’t want to plan sex. I want it to be spontaneous. All I do know is I want it to be with him.”

“That’s the best kind of sex. You know he’s attending my birthday party next Saturday. We could go shopping earlier in the day and find you something sexy to wear that will blow his mind.”

I shake my head. “I have enough clothes in my closet. Can’t you just find something in there?”

She grins. “I’ll find you something to make you irresistible.” She gets up and walks towards my room, then pauses to look at me. “Come on. You want to have sex, don’t you?”

“I do, but what if I’m making a mistake?” I ask.

“Trust me. There is no mistake in wanting Declan Stone and giving yourself to him. Honestly, if I were you, I’d totally ride him like I owned him and make him do the begging for more.” She laughs while studying me. “I can see it in your innocent little face that it’s exactly what you want.”

I laugh. “Maybe. It would be fun to feel sexy for one night.”

“Girl, what are you talking about? You are sexy, and he’ll definitely be coming back for more.” She begins pulling dress after dress out of my closet, and I screw my nose up at them all. Being it’s July and the middle of freaking winter, I don’t want to get cold. She then pulls out a black top with a lacy red overhang down the middle of the back and cowl neck to show off some cleavage.

“I love that top, and I’ve never worn it,” I admit to Liliana.

“Then you’ll blow a certain man away, then won’t you.” She pulls out a pencil skirt next, then red high heels before moving to my lingerie chest for my black and red, silk and lacy lingerie set. “Your outfit for a night of hot sex is complete!”

“You think he’s going to like this?” I ask her, a little unsure.

“He’s going to destroy this, but keep playing hard to get and flirt with him a lot next week. Throw in some sexual innuendos when it works.”

I sip my coffee while I look at the outfit she has picked. “I’m not so great at flirting.”

“He already wants you, so that won’t be hard. Just be yourself. Let go for one night and enjoy some fun.”

“I’m barely holding on to self-control as it is.”

It’s hanging on by a thread.

Seven

WINTER

“You look hot,” Autumn says as I step into the lounge. She looks me up and down. “Wait, are those my shoes?”

“Yeah, you love me, and these look better than the ones Lily picked out,” I reply.

She waves her hand at me. “Keep them. They look much better on you than they ever will on me. Are you ready to go?” I nod, and she grabs her keys. We get into her car, and she begins driving down the road. “Where is Lily’s party?”

“The CE Estates Winery,” I reply.

“Her favourite place.” Autumn laughs. “So, is there someone there that you’ve gotten all dressed up for? A certain guy named Declan, perhaps?”

“Lily mentioned he’s going to be at the party.”

“And? Are you hoping to bring him home tonight?” I don’t answer her as the butterflies fill my stomach over the prospect of bringing Declan back to our place, and he learns about my LEGO obsession. He’ll probably run away and want nothing more to do with me. “You’re in your head. What’s wrong? You nervous?” Autumn asks.

“A little. I don’t want to put so much pressure on myself with this. I know I already am, and I can’t help it. It’s been six years since I’ve slept with anyone or even wanted to. I feel silly dressing up like this.”

“Do you like the outfit? Do you feel sexy?” Autumn asks.

“I do.”

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