Chapter 22 - Dessert

I can feel the heat coming off Merrick and see the lust in his eyes. He wants me. If I’m being honest, I’ve wanted him the second I saw him and Jory in the diner. Neither one of us move, not until my eyes glance down at his mouth. A growl erupts just before Merrick crashes his mouth against mine. He doesn’t do anything else but kiss me. He meant what he said about not touching me until I say. When he pulls away, we are both breathing hard.

“There are papers on the side table that I want you to go through if you want to take this further. Fill them out and bring them to me if you decide you want to proceed.” Placing a kiss on my forehead, he stands up and places me on my feet before heading towards the door, “Oh,” he turns back around, “You will find lingerie in the bottom drawer of the dresser. I know Knox won’t like it if we keep you naked against your will, so you will be allowed to wear only what is in that drawer.” He smirks at me, and then with a wink, he’s gone.

After finding th