Page 94 of Let Me Love You

Grabbing her face, I brush my lips against hers. I’ve deprived myself of tasting her for way too long. Even though we kissed on New Year’s Eve, it wasn’t enough. I wanted—needed—more, and I’m sick of holding back.

Everleigh moans as I slip my tongue between her soft lips, and it brings me to life. She rocks against my cock as my other hand slides up her body and cups her breast.

“Fuck, I wanna taste every inch of you.”

“Archer, what’re you doin’?” she asks as I flatten my tongue along her jawline.

“Kissing you,” I reply, then move lower. “Now, I’m sucking your neck.”

She chuckles softly. All the blood rushes to my cock as she grinds harder against me.

“Are you sure about this?”

I capture her lips, then press my forehead against hers. “I’m so tired of trying to stay away from you. The last thing I want is to wake up one day and see another naked man on the couch because you were sick of waiting for me. Just the thought—or rather, the visual of a man hitting on you—had me losing my mind. I want you as much as you want me, and it’s a risk I’m ready to take.”

“Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there’s not been another man in my house since the day after we met,” she says. “I haven’t even thought of anyone else since you came into my life. So, if Tyler’s the only reason we’re holding back, we can deal with him together when the time is right.”

I pull back slightly, tucking loose strands of hair behind her ear. “This whole dilemma has put me in a weird spot, but I can’t go another day without claiming you as mine. I’ll end up going back to prison for taking out every man who dares to look at you.”

She bites her bottom lip, rubbing her fingers along the nape of my neck. “As much as I appreciate that, I’d rather keep you in bed, where I need you.”

“You just want me for my body heat, is that it?” I flash her a crooked grin, resting my hands on her sides and brushing my fingers under her shirt.

“Well, you know they say, being naked is the best way to get warm.”

“So, if anyone asks, it’s science.”

Her head falls back with laughter, and she nods. “Yes, exactly that.”

“Then let’s go do an experiment,” I suggest, standing and taking her with me. She wraps her legs around me, and I carry her to my room. “We have to get naked, for science.”

“For science,” she agrees as I lay her down on my bed.

I tower over her, eyeing every inch of her gorgeous face. “You really are beautiful, Everleigh. So goddamn beautiful.”

“So are you, Archer. You have a good heart. I knew that long before I fell for you.”

Hearing those words is a flame to my match. “I need inside you, baby.”

“God, yes. Been waiting too damn long to hear those words.”

I wish I could take it slow, kiss her delicately, and devour every inch. I want to cherish every moment because there may not be more, especially if Tyler finds out. In seconds, Everleigh strips down to her panties, and I tear off my clothes.

“Do you have a condom?” I ask, lazily circling her nipple with my tongue.

“Yes, but I don’t want anything between us. I’m on the pill, and I’ve always used protection.”

Lord, she’s going to kill me. I should ask for forgiveness now, but I’d gladly go to hell for her.

“You’re sure?”

“Yes, Archer. You’re more than just a hookup for me.”

I lean up on my elbows and gaze into her lust-filled blue eyes. “That’s the last fuckin’ thing you’d ever be for me.”

“I know. I trust you.”

Her words send a wave of warmth through my body. No one I’ve dated has ever put so much faith in me before.