Total pages in book: 26
Estimated words: 24428 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 122(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 81(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24428 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 122(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 81(@300wpm)
I perked up at her comment and asked, “You’re going to the game? Will you always travel with the team?” The thought of being with her at every game caused warmth to spread through my chest.
“I don’t know how often I’ll be able to with my school schedule, but I’m going to try to go to as many as I can. But this weekend is extra special because the game is in my hometown.”
“Seriously? That’s awesome.” The wheels in my head started spinning. It was early for meeting the family, but I knew Rory was my future. Missing the opportunity to get her parents and brothers on board with our relationship—especially in person—would be foolish.
However, I decided not to bring it up just yet and instead encouraged her to tell me more about herself and growing up. By the time we were done with the food, we’d learned a lot about each other, and my attraction to her continued to grow.
It was tempting to pull her onto my lap and make out, but I didn’t have faith in my ability to keep from going further. We were already moving fast. I didn’t want to freak her out by going at warp speed.
“I’d better get going.” I stood and reached for her hands, pulling her up beside me. “My chivalry only extends so far,” I explained with a lopsided grin. “And I’m dying to kiss you. So how about you walk me out where there will be less temptation.”
She looked as though she might argue, and I laughed as I led her out into the hallway.
“Don’t, Rory. You’re too special for us to jump into bed on our first date.”
Rory’s eyes softened, and her cheeks turned pink. “I guess you have a point. I suppose my first time—um…I mean our first time…” She trailed off, and her face flushed tomato red.
She was a virgin? Why did that make me want to beat my chest like a fucking caveman?
I inhaled slowly and tugged her fully into the hallway before wrapping her up in my arms. “I’m glad you told me, baby.”
Rory looked up at me through her lashes, and a small smile kicked up the corners of her mouth. “You really don’t mind? I thought that was supposed to freak guys out.”
“Nothing could make me not want to be with you, Rory. And being your first…I’m honored.” I wanted to tell her that I would also be her last, but again, I held back so she didn’t realize just how fast I’d become obsessed with her.
“Now, I’m even more determined to make sure our first time is special.” I bent my head and gently brushed my lips over hers. When she raised on her tiptoes to press her mouth against mine, my good intentions disappeared.
My hands traveled down to palm her ass, and I probed her mouth with my tongue. When she opened, I swept inside and groaned at the sweet taste. Her tongue timidly tangled with mine, and my cock swelled until it was painfully hard.
It was a damn good thing I’d waited until we were far from her couch and the soft rug on the floor in front of it. I angled my head to deepen the kiss and rocked the bulge in pants into the apex of her thighs. She let out a little whimper, and I knew I was approaching the point of no return.
With a frustrated groan, I tore my lips from hers and pressed our foreheads together. We stayed like that for a minute, both panting and trying to catch our breath.
“Best kiss I’ve ever had,” I murmured as I slowly slid her to the ground.
“Me, too.” Then she blushed and bit her lip before admitting, “But I have nothing to compare it to.”
“Stop,” I growled. “Or I will lose what little willpower I have left.”
Her eyes sparkled as she beamed at me, and I couldn’t resist another quick kiss.
“Dinner this week?” I rasped.
Rory frowned and sighed. “It’s an insane week. I have to work on the game stats and get ready for my classes and the trip home.” Then she shrugged and took a step back. “But I’ll find the time.”
“Don’t overstress yourself, baby. I’ll still be here when things calm down.” I cupped her cheeks and stared intently at her when I stated, “I’m not going anywhere.”
5
RORY
Ihad lucked out with my class schedule and didn’t need to be on campus on Monday mornings or at all on Fridays, which made attending Nighthawk away games a whole lot easier for me. Even better, with the first one being in my hometown, I got to see my family way sooner than Thanksgiving break.
I was practically bouncing with excitement as the game clock ticked down the last few seconds.
“Everything all set for your visit with your parents?”
I glanced up to beam a smile at my boss. “Yes, I’m headed to their house as soon as I get out of here. I didn’t want my dad to have to deal with all of the stadium traffic.”