Chapter Twenty
PRESLEY
My nerves are bubbling up inside of me. Walking through the halls of the lodge doesn’t do anything to settle them.
Because of what awaits me at the end.
Kade.
The only thing canceling out my nerves is my want for him. The last time I wanted someone like this was years ago, and that was Kade.
I tried to make things work with Paul. I really did. But the more time we spent together, the further we drifted apart. By the end, we were two strangers passing in the night.
That’s something that never happened with Kade. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other. It’s probably why my dad hated him so much. Didn’t see him as good enough for his daughter.
But none of that matters now.
When I came to the ranch today, this isn’t what I thought would happen, but I can’t say that I mind. I needed a few minutes to clean up before seeing him. To check in with myself that this is what I really want.
Things with Kade were never slow. From the moment wemet, it went from zero to sixty in no time flat. We were always together, the two of us.
I’ve always wanted Kade. I still do. But it doesn’t mean the nerves aren’t there. Taking a minute to make sure this is what I want helps steel my resolve.
Because I want to be Kade’s again more than anything.
Finding room seventeen, I pause, taking one last deep breath before rapping my fist against the door.
When he swings it open, he’s still in his white T-shirt and jeans, but now his bare feet stick out. Dirt from the barn clings to the shirt he’s wearing. It somehow makes him even sexier.
“Are you going to stand there and look at me?” he asks, a grin cocking the corner of his mouth.
“What can I say?” I take his outstretched hand as he tugs me into the room. “You look awfully sexy right now.”
His hand drifts down to cup my ass, pulling me into him. He’s already hard as my hands find the strong muscles of his chest.
“You’re looking pretty damn sexy yourself, Pres.”
His fingers ghost along my jaw and down my neck. Butterflies burst in my chest at the soft touch. It’s the promise of more.
I can’t hold back anymore. That kiss out at the barn was a tease. All I want is Kade, and I’m not going to deny myself any longer.
Linking my fingers behind his neck, I pull him toward me for a searing kiss. Kade backs me up to the door, hoisting me into his arms.
“Kade,” I purr.
“I want to be yours, Presley.”
I stop, pushing him back. “I thought you didn’t remember?”
His lips trail down my neck, sucking on my throbbing pulse. It feels so damn good, I could burst. “How could I ever forget? Especially now that I get to be yours.”
“I’ve been wanting to hear you say that for so long.”
“Probably as long as I’ve wanted to do this,” Kade whispers. “Since the moment I kissed you at the diner. Fuck, I’ve wanted you every minute since then.”
I guide his mouth back to mine. The warmth of his tongue striking mine turns me on in a way I’ve never felt.
I’m so damn greedy for this man and everything he’ll give me. “Then fuck me, Kade. Do it.”
