“Me too.”
That seemed to be all either of them wanted to say because they slowly leaned in until their lips met. It felt like she’d been waiting forever for this moment—the feel of his lips, the warmth of his skin, and the promise of an entire night together. There was no reason to rush, just two people who could finally relax and enjoy getting thoroughly reacquainted with each other.
And it was glorious.
Connor broke the kiss so he could stand and undress. His shoes, his shirt, and his belt went first. Lexi loved looking at him. His physique was absolutely mouthwatering, and she couldn’t wait to touch him. When he was down to his boxer briefs, he reached out and gently tugged her to her feet.
“Your turn,” he murmured even as his hands slid under her shirt to help her take it off. His hands were so big and a little scratchy, and she loved when they were on her. When her shirt was over her head and on the floor on top of the pile of clothes he made, she took a step back to shimmy out of her capris. Her eyes never left his and she loved the heat and need and desire she saw.
Straightening, she stood in nothing but her underwear. He’d seen her like this many times before, and she was finally getting used to not feeling self-conscious about her body. Obviously, Connor liked what he saw, and that was all she needed to know.
“Stay right there,” he told her before he turned and moved all the decorative pillows off of the bed and pulled the comforter and sheets down. Then he sat and scooted over before rubbing the mattress where he wanted her to be.
The giggle was out before she could stop it, and then she felt a little silly—like she was ruining the mood.
“Sorry,” she said as she slid under the sheet. “This is all just like a bit of a dream, and part of me still can’t believe we’re here like this.”
“The two of us?”
“The four of us,” she carefully admitted. “We’re here like a family, and…that’s the biggest dream for me. It’s what I’ve always wanted for myself and Jonah. But the fact that we get to have it with you and Annabeth? It’s almost too good to be true.”
Connor moved closer, resting his forehead against hers. “You said everything I’ve been feeling too. I feel like the luckiest guy in the whole damn world.”
Her heart did a little flip at that admission too.
She knew this man was good with words, but she also knew he was equally good with actions. And right now, she needed him to show her how lucky he felt, which is what she told him.
“Show me, Connor,” she said softly, her hand gently reaching around his shoulder and guiding him down to her. “Show me how lucky you feel.”
His grin was so damn sexy that it should count as foreplay.
But when his body covered hers and she slowly wrapped her legs around him, she knew there was so much more to it than just a smile, and she was here for it.
They had all night and, hopefully, the rest of their lives.
And it was all starting right now.
Three days at a water park had proven to be more exhausting than either of them could have imagined. Thankfully, the fourth day was just for checking out and driving back to Harbortown. They were going to take their time and stop at about the midway point to take a scenic train ride. Connor knew how much Jonah liked trains, and he was thrilled when he found tickets for them to ride one.
“I know it’s only an hour, but I thought it could be fun. Plus, it means we won’t get back to the resort early enough for anyone to put us to work,” he explained.
That made her laugh. “Us? Um…no one’s going to need me for anything, but I can easily see you going up to check on the kitchen and getting sucked into doing something.”
He gave her a look that was so hot she had to clench her thighs together. “The only thing I want to get sucked into is sitting right beside me.”
“Connor!” she hissed quietly, thankful the kids were sitting in the backseat and too engrossed in watching their favorite shows on their tablets to really be paying attention.
“What?” he asked innocently. “Do you have any idea how much I want you? It doesn’t matter that we just had three nights to ourselves. I still want you. I don’t want to go to bed alone tonight. I’m not going to be able to sleep without you there beside me.”
That made her laugh softly. “Sleep? We got very little of that. I think I’m more exhausted now than before we left.”
He chuckled. “Yeah. Me too, but it was worth it. I’m so tired but also energized because we got to be away for a few days with nothing to worry about and no real responsibilities.”
“Mmm…that was nice.”
They drove in silence for several minutes before he spoke again.
“I’d like to ask Harlow to find us a house. Like…soon. Now. This week if possible.”
