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
It’s the truth. All those college years without a home to go back to, until Michaelbrought us into his family. More than anything, I want a home that feels like mine, that can’t be taken from me.Michael’s mouth is twisted in sympathy. “You lost your parents’ house, right?”“We did. Not long after t
We walk in silence until we get to the gazebo. I make Michael set his board against it. He huffs, but his mood seems to have improved, and he complies.“Just one photo, please.” I want to document this wonderful day, either the best day of my life or the one that will rip my heart out.He sighs but
When I get back to the room, I check my email and see that George has sent us a list of furniture for the new apartment and wants us to pick the colors. This is too much. My chest feels tight, and I get up to get a glass of water. I don’t know if I can pick these furnishings and play house with Mich
MichaelMark’s eyes are on me as I trek back to the room and again when I make my way to the deck for cocktails. He’s up to something. I need to find out what it is, and fast. The need to get this deal done is an itch under my skin. I have Jonathan emailing me more articles and failed deals, and Mar
“Not a waste at all,” I agree. “Especially because I got to do this.” I fit her body against mine, swaying a little, then dip her down until she starts to laugh. When I pull her up again, she’s pink and flustered. “I always loved doing that.”She rolls her eyes. “You just liked feeling me up.”My ha
“You’re right.” She crouches and traces her fingers over the bark. “L+L+M.” She looks up at me with a faint smile. “Remember you wanted to carve it into a live tree, but Levi said no?”“He’s a real environmentalist, that guy.”“I hope you can buy the property.” She rises up, and her eyes are uncerta
LillyI race toward the water, ignoring the sting of the pebbles under my feet. Michael’s harsh breaths are just steps behind me. I splash into the cold surf and dive under as soon as I can, cutting through the water. He’ll catch me. Any second now. He’s a strong swimmer, with those long arms and al