“I’m glad.”
“So what do you say? Do you want to stay at my parents’ house tonight? They have plenty of guest bedrooms.”
She cocked her head. “Are you kidding me? You want me to stay in a guest bedroom? I thought for sure you’d invite me to stay inyourbedroom.”
The heat inside his body turned up a notch, and his heart thumped wildly against his ribs. “What would you have said if I did ask you that?”
She rubbed her hand on his chest. “Why don’t you ask me and find out?”
Excitement shot through him. Was she seriously thinking about making that big step? He wasn’t going to push her, but he’d definitely take her if she agreed.
He swallowed the lump in his suddenly dry throat. “Tyger, would you like to come with me back to my place and let me take care of you the right way?”
By now, he could read her expressions and this one, unfortunately, looked teasing. Still, he held his breath, waiting for her answer.
TWENTY
Breanna didn’t knowwhy she was playing with Brad’s emotions this way. She knew what he wanted, and one day, she would want the same thing. Just not tonight. Tom had hurt her not only physically but mentally, and she needed to get over her feelings. Brad was the right man for her, not Tom, but she still should heal before she gave her heart and body to the man she loved.
“I would love for you to take care of me, even though it’ll be a first since nobody has ever taken care of me before.” She stroked his sexy trimmed goatee. “However, as much as I would love to see your bedroom again, maybe it’s too soon to becomethatclose with you.”
A frown marred his face, but there was a twinkle in his eyes that let her know he was playing along with her teasing. “Why did I know you were going to say that?”
She chuckled. “After what I’ve been through with Tom, don’t you agree with me?”
“Yes, you’re right. But we can still cuddle, can’t we?”
“Of course. I’d be very upset if we didn’t.”
His wide smile returned. “That’s all I ask for right now.”
She moved away from him and stood. “I’ll go pack a few things.”
He nodded and rose to his feet. “And I’ll try to fix your door enough so it can stay closed tonight. I’ll get someone here tomorrow to repair the damage.”
“You know, now that I think back on it, you did look rather gallant busting through the door, ready to pounce on Tom.”
