“More, Michael. Please.”I pull her up so she’s nearly flush against my chest, and I grip her throat with one hand, just to remind her I’m there. As my fingers close around her jaw, she arches back.“You like that?” My voice is rough in her ear, and she shudders and nods.“It’s never been this good.
Lilly“I’m not sure,” I say slowly. “Levi has never been that kind of brother. For one, he’s my twin, even if he’s the more responsible one. So it’s not like he tells me what to do. But I get the sense that he’s…I don’t know. Protective of you? A little jealous of your time?”Michaelis nodding. “I k
MichaelWaking up with Lilly in my arms is as satisfying as I imagined it would be. Twenty-year-old me would be delighted to know that she does sleep in those tiny shorts, which are somehow better than her being naked. She’s also a very active sleeper, migrating from one side of the bed all the way
“You don’t have to—”I look up at her. Her eyes are uncertain. “What gave you the impression that this is an obligation?” I run my lips over the top of her thigh, and she trembles.“You like it?”“It sounds like I need to prove to you how much I love it.” The need to make this the best she’s ever ha
MichaelJonathan calls while Lilly is getting ready. “Any word on the property?”“No word. Lilly is winning Cataleya over, though.” And I couldn’t be prouder. Everyone likes Lilly.“Good.” Jonathan’s voice is tight.“Why do you sound so grumpy? Besides the usual?”“Because I can’t fucking figure out
“I had George call the hotel before we came. It crossed my mind that this would be the perfect place to surf.” I thought about it, just like I did every time I was near the ocean.When we reach the path down to the water, my arm is aching from carrying the board and my fingers are stiff. Lilly makes
LillyI shiver as I watch Michael paddle out. The air is warm, and I could strip off my dress, but I want the protection. From the heat of his gaze, and from my own feelings. Because being with him makes me feel settled. Like everything is right in the world. Like I’m having the best day ever with m
It is, objectively, the best kiss I’ve ever received. He tastes salty and cool, but his lips heat as he kisses me, and his body does too. His arms are strong, and his damp shoulders are smooth under my fingers. I want to run my hands over him and feel every muscle flex under my hands. I part my lips