“What?”
“You heard me.” I leaned in close and repeated, “I’m going to kiss you.”
She didn’t move.
She just stood there, letting me slip my arm around her waist, and she didn’t resist in the slightest when I pulled her against my chest. And before she could argue, I planted my lips against hers.
This kiss was full of heat and intention. I wasn’t holding back. It was fucking incredible, and before I knew it, she’d melted right into me. Her hands fisted my shirt, and I was struggling tokeep control. When I finally pulled back, I looked down at her and said, “Thanks for the haircut.”
“Anytime.”
The date might’ve been coming to an end, but this thing between us was just getting started.
16
PRESLEY
I’d been on my fair share of dates, and some of them had actually been really good. The men had been polite and sweet, and I’d enjoyed spending time with them. I’d even gone as far as to marry one of them, but none of them, and I do mean none, had ever made me feel alive the way he did.
It wasn’t just the restaurant he chose or the way he held the door open for me. It wasn’t the way he talked to me or the way he made me laugh. It wasn’t how incredibly hot he was or how his full, beautiful lips taunted me. And it wasn’t just the way my entire body hummed with anticipation any time he was close.
It was all of those things.
They had me in a full-on swoon, and I wasn’t ready for the night to end.
We were at my door, and my keys were in my hand. I was considering asking him in for a drink. As much as I wanted to, I wasn’t sure it was a good idea. Maybe it was too soon. Maybe he wasn’t interested.
But then, I remembered the haircut and brushing up against him, only to feel what I knew all too well was interest. And if I had any doubt, that kiss at the truck confirmed it. I was justabout to open my mouth when he beat me to it. “What do you have planned for tomorrow?”
The question caught me off guard, and suddenly, my heart was racing even faster than it had been. “I don’t have any plans. Why?”
“We’re going to have a warm spell tomorrow. Some of the guys are gonna ride out to the lake.” His mouth curved into a sexy smile. “You should come.”
“Really?”
“Absolutely. It’ll be a good time.”
“Okay. I’d like that.”
“Good. Then, it’s a date.”
He stepped closer, close enough that I could feel the heat radiating off him, and said, “I had a good time tonight.”
“So did I.”
His gaze intensified, and my breath caught when he slipped his hand behind the base of my neck, gently pulling me closer. Just before his lips touched mine, he paused. His dark eyes fell on me, like he was searching for some kind of confirmation. He didn’t want to push. He wanted to do this right. I understood that, but I was done waiting.
I wanted this.
I wanted him.
So, I lifted on my tiptoes and pressed my mouth against his, kissing him with fervor. My body melted into his as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pressed me close to his chest. I couldn’t remember ever wanting anything so much.
The tips of his fingers trailed along my spine, and I arched towards him, seeking the heat of his touch. As we continued to kiss, a warmth spread through my body, and just when I was losing all sense of control, he pulled back. He held my gaze for a moment too long, just long enough to make me wish he wasn’t leaving, and he whispered, “Goodnight, Presley.”
Then, Luke turned and started down the steps, leaving me standing there with my lips tingling, my chest warm, and my heart filled with anticipation. Once he was in his truck, I went inside and locked the door behind me, leaning my back against the door for a moment. I inhaled a deep breath and let everything sink in for a moment.
My lips were still tingling when I started for the bathroom. I washed my face, changed into my favorite pajamas, and slipped into bed. I knew Lila Kate was waiting to hear from me, so I grabbed my phone from my purse and sent her a text.
