“This will all be finished this spring and summer, but this will be your own personal resort pool space. If you can’t tell, I designed this entire house based on what you would love. The only spaces I designed for myself are the living room, which you also would love, and then the pool house is my office.”
“Of course. You need your own space.” I lean back into his chest, absorbing some of his warmth while we look out over the property. This deck looks out to the woods just beyond the pool and deck, and it is so private. I snuggle closer back into Callum, rubbing my ass along his length. Teasing him with my actions. He leans down and gently bites at my earlobe.
“Sunflower, we have time to christen the house later. I have one more room for you, and then we need to get ready to leave.” He growls into my ear before pulling me back into the bedroom.
CHAPTER 55
CALLUM
This vixen is going to make us late to our own damn party. When she ground her ass against me, I was tempted to bend her over the deck railing and fucked her until Nyx came running to see what all the screaming was about. Unfortunately for my cock, we have one more room she needs to see before we have to get freshened up.
Nyx planned a small pre-grand opening/engagement party for our close friends and family. Kyra is going to lose her mind when she sees all of the Devil Dogs and the Girl Gang there. The guys’ group chat has been blowing up since we landed because David is freaking out seeing Molly again.
I have a feeling those two will end up together sooner rather than later. Now that Molly knows we take care of our own, and will take care of her, no matter if she’s single or with David. I really hope she gives the old man a chance.
After allowing Kyra a few more moments to explore the bedroom, I take her hand and lead her down the hall. Her giggles fill the space, and my cock hardens behind my zipper.
Fuck, I hate that I can’t break this place in.
“One more room, Sunflower. At least for now.”
We walk up to a shelf at the end of the hallway. Pushing a statue of a dragon backwards, a click sounds in the quiet house. I pull open the bookshelf to reveal a staircase. Reaching inside the doorway, I flip a switch, allowing the LED lights that line the stairs to light the way.
“Is this where you tell me you are a murderer and are going to lock me in your secret attic?” Kyra giggles. I resist the urge to bend her over my knees and turn her ass a brilliant shade of red.
We don’t have time for that, Callum.
“No, you know damn well that Nyx would have my balls gold-plated and hanging in the dungeon if I hurt a pretty little hair on your head. Ladies first.”
Holding an arm out to indicate for her to walk up the stairs, I follow behind her. Mentally slapping myself because I should have gone up before her, so I could see her face. But seeing as I haven’t seen the finished product yet, I wanted Kyra to see it first.
Her steps are hesitant as I watch her climb the stairs in front of me, trying so hard to not stare at her ass as she climbs. Giving her a light, playful smack on her ass, she speeds up. As soon as she reaches the top of the stairs, she comes to a complete stop. Kyra’s hands come up to her face.
“Sunflower?” I ask gently. “Do you hate it?”
“You built me a library?” She turns to look at me, and I just nod.
Climbing up the stairs fully to take in the space, the light is so beautiful coming in through the stained glass that is in the back of the house. The walls are lined with bookshelves with all of her books from the pool house already on display. Nyx hired a company to install a gorgeous rolling ladder that will span the entirety of her bookshelves. I was almost going to skip this since I would love to be called to reach books from the top shelf for her. Nyx slapped me upside the head when I told her that,reminding me that every bookish girl wants a rolling ladder in her library. There is a giant oak desk in the middle of the room for her to work at, surrounded by her favorite things. We also made sure she had one of the oversized reading chairs and some ottomans in a corner so she could curl up and read.
Once everything fully sets in for her, Kyra launches herself at me. I catch her and stumble slightly. My knee is not ready for the sudden movement. Carrying her over to the oversized chair, I drop her into it. Bringing my lips to hers, deciding if we are a little late to our own party, they can get over it.
Kyra allows me to devour her mouth for a few moments before breaking the kiss. We are both breathless, just staring into each other’s eyes. I think she is in complete shock over everything. The cruise, the house, and all the things I did with her in mind.
“You did all this for me?” Her eyes shine in the dim light with unshed tears.
“No crying, Sunflower. I want you to be happy here and with me. You tell me your dreams, and I make them come true.” I kiss her on the forehead before I gesture to the library around us. “While I will concede that this is all Nyx. She designed this space for you. I just had the idea to build you, your very own library. Now I just have to fill it with all your favorite books.”
Her lips crash to mine again. A hot need pulses through me before she stops the kiss just as abruptly as she started it. Kyra runs her fingers through the top of my hair with a smile that just won’t dim on her face.
“We don’t have time for me to show you my appreciation right now, but just know, Mr. Hutchinson, I will show you when we get home.”
“Yes, future Mrs. Hutchinson.” I laugh and help her stand up from the chair.
Amazingly, we are not late for our own dang party, but the parking lot is already filled with all of our favorite people’s vehicles. I pull in next to Demitri’s all-black truck and take a deep breath. While most of the design was completed before we left, everyone finished setting the store up for Kyra while we were gone. Molly even helped plan a content-creator party for tomorrow, inviting all the big names in Michigan’s Booktok world to come celebrate the grand opening.
Climbing out of the truck, I cross over to Kyra’s door and help her get out. Tucking her arm into my elbow, I lead her into the store with a smile. As we approach, she sees the store lit up through the windows. All of her loved ones were mingling around the shop. Molly is standing behind the counter, pouring drinks for everyone.
“The shop is ready to open?” Her shocked voice makes me smile.
