“Tell me about your meeting,” I said.
“Later.”
I tugged his shirt up so I could run my hands over his chest and abdomen.“Now.”
He groaned against my lips.“Five years with an extension clause for another three.Part of the reason is you, your influence on the CATS.”
I leaned back and blinked up at him.“What?”
“Coach loves your presence in our community and your impact onme.You’re a wonderful person, Millie.”
“I…”
“You’ve made me a better man, which led to me being a better teammate.”He nuzzled my neck, and my hips tilted into his warm, hard body.
This man made me lose my senses in the best possible way.I knew he respected me and loved me and wanted me—just as I respected, loved, and desired him.“And the rest?”
He explained his salary and the housing allowance, which was a substantial upgrade.“We can buy a house.”
We could have bought a house with my money—well, the soon-to-be my money that neither of us really wanted.But I knew Luka needed to feel like he’d taken care of us.He did take care of us, showing me that a genuine man wasn’t one who belittled others to make himself feel bigger.Luka focused on my wellbeing, showing love and respect.He built me up to be the best version of myself and encouraged me to do the same for him.
This time, he leaned in and kissed me—with tongue and that nibbling followed by soothing licks that made me so damn hot I thought I’d combust.
After a moment he met my gaze.“I love you Millicent Anne Jones, soon to be the much better name of Millicent Anne Stol.”
I grinned widely.“We’ll all match.You, me, and Bree.”
He kissed my nose.“Forever.”
I hugged him tighter.“I wish I could get naked and love you up the way you deserve.”
“You are loving me the way I deserve—like I love you, with my whole heart.”
I shifted again.“Dammit, Luka.Stop being so sweet.I’m…” My cheeks flamed.“Ineedyou,” I whispered.
“Good.”
“Good?”
He tightened his embrace.“Good.Now you know how I’ve felt since I sat across from you at that restaurant last year.Yearning like that fucks with your head.”
“But not your performance.”I giggled.
“Oh, that, too.Thankfully, I have stamina.”He rocked me gently.“And patience.”
I sighed into his neck.“You start training next week.”
“I do.”
“So we won’t see you as often.”
“You won’t.”
“I’ll miss you.”
“Not as much as I’ll miss you.”He was silent for a moment.“Tell Bree not to do anything new and cute while I’m at work, okay?I want to be present for all her firsts.”
I smiled as I snuggled closer.How could I not adore this man?“I’ll do my best.”
