Chapter 44 - Finally Official

The hunger in his eyes lets me know that he wasn’t kidding.

He stared, his eyes lingering on every bit of my available skin. I can feel his gaze like it’s touching me. Caressing everything that he sees.

But I don’t move, letting him decide as well.

It’s not just about me, I know he has walls too. This is something more. Not just physical, not just an urge, it’s pure connection.

If we’re going to do this, I want all of him. He seemed to understand.

He leaned his forehead next to my head and closed his eyes. I let out the breath I’d been holding.

“We have the entire weekend, we don’t need to rush at all,” he said. More to himself than to me.

“But you need to get out from under me,” his voice strained.

He looked to be in pain.

I chuckled at this guy and his misguided chivalry. I don’t need his protection, I just need his consideration.

I straddled him, “You want to take things slow?”

He nodded.