Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 77904 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77904 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 390(@200wpm)___ 312(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
“I can, and I will.” I glanced down at her and smiled. “Don’t wanna take a chance on you taking another spill.”
“I’m fine. Really. I can make it back up the hill on my own.”
“Maybe so, but I’m carrying you all the same.”
When we made it up the hill, I was a bit winded, but I’d managed to get her to the truck without any issues. I was about to put her inside when I glanced down at her and found her staring up at me with those big, dark eyes. They drifted down to my mouth, and I knew exactly what she was thinking.
Hell, I was thinking the same damn thing.
Before I thought about what I was doing, I lowered my mouth to hers and kissed her. A light moan vibrated through her chest when I ran my tongue across her bottom lip.
I was treading on a dangerous path, but I couldn’t help myself. Neither of us could. Her hands wound around my neck, and her fingers raked through my hair as I deepened the kiss. It felt incredible to have her in my arms. I didn’t want to let her go—not now. Not ever.
We were both lost in the moment when I heard a car in the distance and pulled my mouth from hers. Disappointment flashed through her eyes as I lowered her into the seat and closed the door. I took a quick breath, walked around, and got in next to her.
“You good?”
She nodded quietly and muttered, “Mm-hmm.”
“Good deal. Let’s get you home and warmed up.”
I glanced back out at the hill, noting our sleds at the bottom. There was no way in hell I was going to trek back down that deep slope, so I grabbed my phone and sent one of the prospects a message, ordering him to come grab them. Once he responded, I tossed my phone down on the seat and started driving towards town.
We hadn’t gotten far when Maggie whispered, “Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For tonight. The ride and for sharing your secret sledding spot.” She glanced over to me with soulful eyes that got me right in the gut. “I can’t remember when I’ve had so much fun.”
“Yeah, it was fun. We’ll have to do it again sometime.”
“I’d really like that.”
When we got back to Maggie’s place, I parked and followed her up to the front steps. She unlocked the door and stepped inside, then turned to me and asked, “You want to come in for a drink and warm up a bit?”
“It’s pretty late.” I thought about our earlier kiss and how badly I didn’t want it to end. I knew I needed to go. Don’t get me wrong. I wanted to stay, especially when I saw the way she was looking at me, but I really liked this girl and didn’t want to cross a line that couldn’t be uncrossed. “I should probably be getting back.”
“Oh, okay.”
“Thanks again for dinner. It was really something.”
“I’m glad you came. I really enjoyed it.”
I leaned in and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before saying, “I’ll be in touch.”
I didn’t miss the longing look in her eyes as she watched me turn and start down the steps. I didn’t want to go. In fact, it was the last thing I wanted to do, but I figured it was the right thing to do. She was a class act, and I got the feeling I had a real chance with her. I didn’t want to fuck that up by rushing things.
But then, I thought back to that kiss on the hill and how incredible she felt in my arms.
When I reached my truck, I didn’t get inside.
I didn’t start the engine, and I didn’t leave.
Instead, I turned and started walking back towards the house. With each step, I thought about the softness of her lips, the scent of her perfume, and all her little whimpers and moans when I pulled her close. I knocked on the door, and when it opened, it took all I had to keep myself from snatching her up and kissing her long and hard. Her face was marked with confusion as she muttered, “You’re back.”
“Changed my mind about that drink... I mean, if the offer’s still good.”
“Yeah, of course. Come on in.” She waited until I stepped inside, then closed the door behind me. “What made you change your mind?”
“I just couldn’t seem to make myself leave.”
“Oh?” A soft smile slipped across her lips. “Why’s that?”
“Because I wanted to do this...”
I slipped my arms around her waist and pulled her against my chest as I lowered my mouth to hers, kissing her with fervor. I feared she might pull away, but instead, she slipped her arms around my neck and kissed me back, long and hard. My hand moved up to the nape of her neck and gently pulled her closer. A shudder ran through her body as she parted her lips, giving me full access to delve deeper.