Total pages in book: 31
Estimated words: 28663 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 143(@200wpm)___ 115(@250wpm)___ 96(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 28663 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 143(@200wpm)___ 115(@250wpm)___ 96(@300wpm)
"Wait for me, gorgeous," he commands, angling himself deeper inside of me.
My nails dig into his flesh and I pant deeply. "I can't..."
"This perfect pink pussy grips me so tightly, it's like a fist around my cock. And those pretty eyes on me while I pound into you are enough to make me explode..." He pinches at my nipple before sucking away the sting of pain. "Now, Petal."
My orgasm rips through me and I bite down hard on his shoulder, overcome with sensation. His hand tightens even more on my hip as he finishes off his own release with a few more powerful thrusts. We both collapse onto each other, clinging to each other's sweaty skin as we catch our breath.
The windows are steamed up, my body pressed against the cool glass.
"Do that too much and we'll have to try it on my desk next time." His words take me by surprise as he gestures to the desk in the corner.
I disentangle myself from him with a shy smile and make my way to the desk, sitting on its glossy surface. He joins me, sliding between my legs and running his warm hands up my naked thighs. "I like you like this. Soft and vulnerable, just for me."
I run my fingers through his thick beard, feeling content now that we’re together. He’s already woven into my heart, slowly opening me up over the past few weeks. This physical aspect of our relationship was the final piece.
"Are you hungry?" He wraps an arm around my waist and kisses the top of my head, pulling me out of my thoughts.
"What's on the menu?" I ask with a smile, feeling completely satisfied for the first time in my life.
"Whatever your heart desires, gorgeous." Knox holds me close. "I have reservations at a special place tonight, and mark my words, I plan on indulging in every inch of your ripe body for dessert. I've got so many plans for us," he pauses to kiss me tenderly, "and making the most of every moment with you is my top priority."
Knox holds me close, his arms wrapped around me as we stand together in the forge, the fire still crackling softly in the background.
For a moment, everything feels perfect. But even as I rest my head against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart, I can feel the tension creeping back into his body. He’s letting me in—too far, too deep—and I know he’s terrified of what might happen next.
But right now, in this moment, I don’t care. Because I’ve already fallen for him. And I’m not going anywhere.
Chapter Seven
Knox
The minute I step into Perry’s flower shop the next morning, the scent of destruction fills the air instead of her usual sweet blooms. Glass crunches under my boots as I take in the damage, the overturned vases, shredded arrangements, and the mess of petals scattered across the floor. The place looks like a tornado ripped through it, but I know damn well it wasn’t an accident.
Perry stands frozen in the middle of it all, her face pale, her eyes wide with shock. She looks so fragile, so lost, that something inside me snaps. My blood boils, anger simmering in my gut as I see her like this—so damn vulnerable.
“Perry…” Her name leaves my mouth before I can think, low and rough. I cross the room in a few quick strides, pulling her into my arms before she can protest. She doesn’t resist, just melts against me, her body trembling with the weight of what’s happened. Her fingers clutch at my shirt, and I feel the dampness of her tears soaking through the fabric.
“I—” Her voice wobbles as she tries to explain, but I don’t need her to say anything. I can see the fear in her eyes, the way her hands shake, and I know who’s responsible for this.
Her ex.
I feel my fists clench, the muscles in my arms tightening as the anger surges higher, threatening to spill over. No one messes with her. Not on my watch.
“I’ll make him pay for this, Petal,” I growl, the words coming out like a promise—a dark, deadly one. “I won’t let him hurt you ever again.”
She pulls back slightly, looking up at me with those big, watery eyes. “Knox, no. I can’t ask you to get involved.” Her voice is soft, pleading. “He’s dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt because of me.”
Her concern hits me square in the chest, but it only fuels my determination. I’ve seen dangerous before. Hell, I’ve been dangerous. This guy? He’s nothing I can’t handle. I tighten my hold on her, cupping her face with one hand, forcing her to look at me.
“This isn’t your fault, Perry. And you don’t have to ask me for anything.” My voice lowers, full of the promise I’m about to make. “This ends now.”