Total pages in book: 76
Estimated words: 73330 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 367(@200wpm)___ 293(@250wpm)___ 244(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 73330 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 367(@200wpm)___ 293(@250wpm)___ 244(@300wpm)
I gulp at the realization of how wrong I've been about him.
"And the numerous women before her didn't work out for one reason or another, but I wasn't sleeping with them for sport. Have there been a few one-night stands? Yes. But I didn't plan them. Either they ghosted me or ended up dating someone else instead. Most couldn't handle my work schedule, and I'd rather find that out sooner than later. If for any reason I wasn't interested, I've always been straight-forward about it. I've never led a woman on and have always been honest. That is..." He pauses, staring intently into my eyes. "Until you."
My heart's beating so hard, I'm shocked he can't hear it. Licking my dry lips, I attempt to ask him what he means, but he continues.
"Because I haven't told you how I really feel about you. I've been holding back, respecting your wishes to pretend our night together didn’t happen. But every damn day, I bite my tongue so I don’t break down and beg you to stay—even if for a couple more weeks. I'm not ready to say goodbye to you, yet. I'm only telling you now because I don't want you leaving here thinking I used you or that you aren't worthy enough for me to fight for you. I’m not your ex because I’d never let you go if you were really mine."
Tears fill my eyes as I choke back a sob. I’m too stunned to speak as I soak in his every last word.
No man has ever allowed his heart to speak to me like this. My chest rises and falls as the world around us briefly disappears.
Levi brushes his thumb over my cheek, catching a tear. "Who knew the grinch could cry?"
I choke out a chuckle and shake my head, knowing how hard I’ve fallen in such a short time. This is his fault for being so incredible.
With my next breath, I find the courage to say my next words. "Ask me to stay."
I'd happily reschedule my flight if he wanted me here. Though I feel like I'd be a Debbie Downer during his holiday since my family stopped celebrating years ago, I'd rather spend it with him than be depressed and alone.
His face splits in two as he grabs my hand and rubs circles over it.
"Fallon Joy, will you stay and be my date for New Year's Eve?"
"Hmm...I'll have to check my schedule," I taunt, though it’s wide open.
He leans forward, his voice in a low whisper so no one else can hear. "Not to bribe you, but I'd make it worth your while. First, I’d wine and dine you. Then we’d ring the new year in as I fucked you raw and hard to the sound of fireworks."
Jesus Christ.
"Okay, I’m convinced." I beam.
Levi sits back and waves his hand in the air.
"What are you doing?"
"Getting the check and our desserts to go. I'm not wasting another minute not being inside you."
As soon as Levi unlocks the door, his mouth and hands are on me. Though I don't know what this all means in the long-term, all that matters right now is having more time with him. With my office closing for the holidays, I can easily stay with him a couple more weeks.
"Fuck, Fallon. I want you, baby."
"I'm yours."
He lifts me, and my legs wrap around him as he pushes me against a wall. "Say it again."
I smile against his mouth. "I'm yours, Levi."
"Goddamn right you are." He cups my ass and grinds his erection against my core. "About to dedicate every one of your orgasms in honor of Brad."
I laugh. "Blake."
"Don't say his name. You scream mine and only mine."
"Is that jealousy I hear? It's giving me possessive murder-y vibes."
"You're just now realizing that? I thought you were a Crime TV junkie."
"Is this where you finally admit you're going to bury me in the yard once you kill me?"
"The only thing I'm burying is my dick inside your sweet cunt. Now let me hear you scream my name."
He brings me to my feet, then kneels, tugging my pants down to my ankles.
"Where are your underwear?" Licking his lips, he stares up at me.
"I forgot to pack them."
"Scandalous, but I know you’re lying." He helps me step out of my shoes and pants, then tosses them aside. "Spread your legs. You need to be punished for being so damn naughty."
At his order, I do and wait with heavy breaths for what he's going to do to me.
His hands slide up my body, and he squeezes my thick thighs. "I fucking love your legs, baby."
My entire body buzzes as he makes his way between them and captures my clit with his teeth. Then he dives in like a starved man.
Over and over, he brings me to the edge, licking, sucking, fucking my pussy with his long fingers, but then stopping right before I come.