Chapter 227

When the bedroom door opened and Edie stepped out, Tom couldn't form any words. His mouth was dry and heart racing. He ogled her from head to toe. She was beautiful. She wore a clingy red dress that hugged all her curves, and the deep V-neck revealed the tops of her breasts. She wore black stiletto heels that made her legs look like they went on forever.

"Y-you're beautiful, Edie," Tom stuttered, imagining her legs wrapped around his waist. Edie twirled around. Tom saw her back was bare to her waist, and he locked his legs to keep from dragging her to his bed. I'm the one who wanted to go slow, but I don't know how much more I can take.

Edie twisted around until she was against his chest then asked, "Still want to wait?"

Tom's body said no, but his heart said yes. She was vulnerable and he didn't want to take advantage of her. But how could he control himself?

He leaned in and kissed her lips. "Let's go. Are you hungry?"

"Starved, but not for food." She winked at him.

"You'