Total pages in book: 129
Estimated words: 124005 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 620(@200wpm)___ 496(@250wpm)___ 413(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 124005 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 620(@200wpm)___ 496(@250wpm)___ 413(@300wpm)
“I’m parched.” My phone buzzes with a message from Dallas, letting me know he’s picking me up in an hour. “I hope whatever Dallas has planned includes lying on the couch and him watching a movie while I nap. I’m exhausted after this weekend.”
“Sounded like you had a great time,” Rix says with a smirk.
Essie points a finger at her. “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” Essie surprised everyone and moved back last week from BC. She’s Rix’s childhood best friend, making her an honorary member of our group whenever she’s in town. And now she’s full-fledged since she’s living in the city again.
Rix raises both her hands. “I’m not throwing stones. I’m just saying he seems like a real giver, and he wants to make her happy.”
“He strikes me as the kind of guy who will always make sure you come first,” Hammer muses.
“Ten out of ten, every single time,” I agree. At least that’s how it’s been since we started having sex two days ago. We’ve had a lot of sex over the past forty-eight hours, even with the engagement party and the two-and-a-half-hour drive home. “But that stays between us. Dallas does not need his ego stroked.”
Shilpa pats my hand. “Um, sweetie, everyone already knows. We heard it with our own ears.”
I flick a straw wrapper at her. “Now everyone knows what my orgasms sound like.”
Rix pats my arm. “More people than I’d like also know what my orgasms sound like, so we can be embarrassed together.”
“I appreciate that.” I hug her arm. “And thank you all for driving up to Huntsville for the engagement party. It was so nice to have you there, especially after the reunion.”
“We wouldn’t have missed it for the world.”
I return the smile. “Is everything okay? Tristan seemed tense earlier. Nate too yesterday.”
She nods. “He’ll be fine. He just has some family stuff, and it’s giving him feelings he doesn’t know what to do with.”
“Are his dad and brothers okay?” I ask.
“Yeah. We’re figuring it out. Nothing to worry about.”
I nod, leaving it alone for now, turning to Tally. “Have you started packing for your move into residence next month?” Her summer has been busy. She’s dancing five days a week and working for me part time.
“Some stuff is in boxes. But the rooms are smaller than I’m used to, so I’m trying to be selective about what I’m bringing. And I found out my apartment is co-ed.”
“How does your dad feel about that?” I ask.
“He’s trying to be cool, but I heard him stressing over it to my mom. It’s not like I’ll hook up with one of my roommates. That seems like a disaster waiting to happen.”
“Speaking from experience, I agree that it isn’t the best plan to hook up with a guy you’ll share space with for an entire year,” Rix says.
“I know it worked for the two of you, but the guy I date in first year becoming the guy I end up spending the rest of my life with doesn’t seem likely. I’m excited to have roommates, though,” Tally says.
“It’ll be great,” I agree. She’s disciplined, smart, and has a good head on her shoulders.
A waft of muggy July air sweeps through the Watering Hole as my new boyfriend walks through the door. Dallas looks gorgeous in a pair of khaki shorts, a dark blue T-shirt, and an open, button-down plaid short-sleeve shirt over top. The smile that lights up his face when his gaze lands on me makes my heart stutter.
He crosses the restaurant, and his fingers glide along the edge of my jaw as he tips my chin up and kisses me gently. “Hi. I missed your face.”
I laugh. “You were with me a few hours ago.”
“I know. But we had the whole weekend together, and I spent most of today not with you. I like this better. You should sleep over again tonight.”
I arch a brow. “I wouldn’t call what happened last night sleeping.”
“It was fun, though. Especially the part where you—”
I press a finger to his lips. “Be a good boy and save it for later.”
“Yes, ma’am.” His eyes heat, and the way his lip curls makes everything below the waist excited. “Sorry to interrupt, but we have somewhere to be in fifteen minutes.”
I hug the girls goodbye and leave the Watering Hole with Dallas.
“Any hints?” I ask as he links our fingers.
“You’ll see soon enough.” His lips find my temple. “Everything work out okay at the foodbank?”
“Yes. Thanks for coming to the rescue.”
“Honestly, anytime. What happened with the initial pickup?”
“Topher happened. The loading dock entrance was blocked because of an accident, so by the time the delivery guy arrived, the office was closed. The call was routed to Topher, and he did nothing. Thankfully, we had enough time and people to help this morning to make it work.”