Finding Home

His hand grabs mine across the counter and gives it a little squeeze. When I look up he’s smiling at me. He leans halfway over, cutting the distance between us. His other hand reaches up and strokes my cheek, sending a shiver through me. How can a man be so handsome?

“Eat up, sugar. I’m desperate to have my dessert.” His fingers trace down the side of my neck. My pulse picks up.

10

Colton

She looks so sexy sitting here freshly showered with no makeup on. It takes everything in me not to swipe all the food off this counter to feast on what I’m really craving—her. People say everyone is born for a reason. I always wondered what mine might be but now I know. It’s her. I was made to make her happy. Getting her to smile at me like she has been for the past few minutes has made my night. Having her decide to stay here with me would make my life. She belongs here, everything feels right now. I hadn’t known I’d been restless inside until her feet hit the ground here. It made everything inside of me still. I’d thought I was home but now it really is home.

“Any chance I could get my hand back, Colt? This steak isn’t going to cut itself and I’m really looking forward to the dessert part.” I didn’t think my cock could get any harder, but with her words I’m proven wrong. I smile as her eyes meet mine. I lift the hand I’m holding and kiss her fingers before I let them go. Charlotte blushes and it’s the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen.

“Eat up, sugar. You’ll need all the energy you can get.” I toy with her right back. When her eyes meet mine they are heavy with lust. The room is thick with it.

I can’t believe how much she’s starting to let her guard down. I need to make sure I use these opportunities. I knew my window of convincing her to stay was closing. I would only be able to keep Drake and her apart for so long. Not to mention if Delilah catches wind of what I’m up to there’s no telling how she’ll react. You never know what you’re going to get with her. She’ll either help me or tell me I’m being a dick for tricking Charlotte into coming here. Well, I don’t know if trick is the right word. Maybe leverage is better. At least it sounds better in my head.

I eat my food, not tasting a thing. I can’t keep my eyes from watching every bite she takes. I’ve never enjoyed watching someone eat before. Hell, I’ve never thought about doing it before. This felt good though. Watching my woman eat the food I made for her.

“That was amazing.” She sighs, having cleared her plate. I pick both of ours up, taking them over to the sink. I’ll deal with them later.

“Did you save room?” I turn around to face her. I watch as her cheeks turn a shade of pink. I know what she’s thinking. I meant what I said. I am going to eat her for dessert but first I am going to give her actual dessert.

“I think I have a little room left.”

It’s on the tip of my tongue to tell her she’s going to need more than a little room to fit me but my manners keep me in check. Barely. She’s the only person that has ever tested them before but she’s also the only one I’ve ever had such crude, dirty thoughts about. My mind has been coming up with all kinds of things I want to do to her when I finally get her under me.

I walk over to the freezer, pulling out a container of homemade ice cream. Not homemade by me, but still the best ice cream around. I’m not going to tell her it’s Tammy who makes it. I don’t think they are on the best of terms but give it time. Everyone dislikes the woman at first. Then she grows on you like a weird aunt.

“Oh.” Disappointment shows on her face. Yeah, she had the same idea I did about what dessert was going to be. It is, but I want to ease into this. As bad as I want to be inside of her, I also need her to want to stay. I know sex with her is going to be mind-blowing. That’s the easy part. Our chemistry is off the charts, but I need it to be more than the physical act. Now, making her fall in love with me and stay is a whole different story.

“Promise it’s not only the best ice cream you’ve ever had but the porch has got the best sunset you’ve ever seen, too.” I grab a spoon before walking over and holding my hand out for her to take before leading her outside. I take her around the side so we’re facing west, where the sun is slipping down under the pond.