Page 186 of No Need to Run


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Say something.

Wake her up.

But I don’t.

Because the second I think about pulling away, something sharp twists in my chest. Like I’m about to lose something.

My arm tightens around her.

Jesus.What is wrong with me?

I lie there a second longer, trying to make my body cooperate with the voice in my head telling me to move.

It doesn’t.

A few seconds later, she shifts.

Her hand slides against my shirt, fingers brushing over my chest.

Slowly, her eyes pop open. Her gaze locks on mine.

A soft, easy smile curls her lips.

She looks content, like waking up in my arms is the most natural thing in the world.

“Hi,” she says quietly.

My brain short-circuits.

“Uh—” I clear my throat. “Hi.”

She doesn’t move right away.

“I should probably go?—”

“Don’t.” I clear my throat, hating how quickly the words spilled from my lips. “It’s late. Just… stay.”

But it’s not about her driving home late at night.

I want her here.

She studies me for a second. “Okay.”

I relax, but my arm hasn't gotten the message. I’m still holding her tightly, like I’m afraid she’ll leave.

She shifts, and her leg bumps my cock. He hardens instantly.

I suck in a breath, expecting her to recoil.

Instead, she gives me a sexy smile. “Sorry.”

I’m not sure that she is.

My blood runs faster, making him so hard it hurts. I really hope she’s not sorry.

“Violet,” my hand lifts, gently pushing her hair away from her face.

“Drew.” Her eyes drop to my lips, lingering there for a few beats before lifting back to mine. “Kiss me,” she breathes.