One of the things I love about Decker is that he never pulls punches. His confidence is infuriating and enviable all at once. He’s direct and honest, even if a lie would be easier or hurt less.
“I have found the right woman. So much so that I just got off the phone with your brother to tell him I’m falling for his little sister.”
That’s why Will called? Wait… “Say what now?”
He steps closer, and I’m frozen in the kitchen, clutching the water bottle I’d forgotten I grabbed from the fridge. He cupsmy cheek with his strong, perfectly masculine hand with grease under his short fingernails.
“I’m falling for you, Holly Jordan. I told your brother because I’ve never kept a secret from him, and I’m not going to start now.”
My eyes widen. “You didn’t tell him about the amazing shower sex, did you?”
“I didn’t say it outright. But he knows me. He probably assumes.” His smirk returns. “I haven’t been with anyone since you.”
That’s… longer than I’ve ever known him to go. “You’re lying.”
“I’m not.”
“You’re not toying with me, are you?”
His lips hover near mine. “The only toying I’ll do will be the kind that makes you whimper and moan and cry out in pleasure.”
Damn him. My panties are already wet. “Is that right?”
“Eventually.”
My face falls. And we’re back to this. “Eventually?”
“Are you still dating other people?”
Well, fuck. “Kind of.”
“Kind of?”
“Here’s the thing. The app sucks. But there are apparently three guys interested in me who showed up while I was dating other guys from Fairy Tale.”
“Am I one of the three?”
Giggling, I nod. “You are. Which is crazy, because no one was interested before the app. Are you sure you like me for me? Like, this isn’t some weird off-limits fetish?”
“What are you talking about?”
I bite my lip. “Do you only want me because others do? Because you never gave me a second glance before.”
“That’s not true. I’ve always noticed you, but you weren’t attainable because of Will. Living with you while he’s been gone showed me what having you in my life would be like. Really in my life. It’s a life I didn’t realize I wanted until now.”
“So, if I said I’d never see the other two guys again, you’d still want me?”
That smirk is back. “I want you all the time. But yes.”
“Then whyeventually?”
“Because I need this to be a mutual decision between us. You have three men interested in you, for good reason, and I want you to choose me when you know I’m the only guy you want.”
“I have a date tonight. A real one, not an app one.”
His hand drops, and he sniffles. “That’s okay.”
“It is?”
