“You did really well tonight, Levi. And you got your first goal!”
My arms squeeze her closer. “There’s a part of me that doesn’t even care about that. I’m too happy to see you.”
Presley smiles. “I am amazing, I know, but you played in your first AHL game tonight! Plus, you scored a goal. That is definitely something to be happy about.”
“Oh, I’m happy about it, but I’m thrilled about you. Sometimes, it just really sucks not to have you here with me.”
“But it’s worth every second because you’re playing hockey and doing what you love. I’m not going anywhere, Levi.”
I kiss her forehead. “Better not. I’d hunt you down, Smarty.”
A sly smile lifts Presley’s lips. “I expect nothing less. But right now, I think you deserve a reward for your first goal.” She pushes me onto my back and straddles me as she starts to kiss her way down my chest.
Chapter Three
Presley
“Smarty.” I moan from hearing Levi’s voice in my dreams. “Wake up, Smarty.” I finally open my eyes to see Levi’s blue eyes looking at me. “I see that you still don’t understand the meaning of sharing.”
I look down only to see that I’m wrapped up in all the blankets, and Levi has none. “Sorry.” I try to untangle myself from the blankets and sheets as Levi just laughs. Even Levi’s shirt that I was wearing is tangled around me. It’s like I was fighting through a spider’s web to get free. When I’m finally free, I sit up and slightly moan in pain.
“What’s wrong?” Levi says with concern.
“Oh, I think I’m a little sore. It’s been a while since I’ve had sex.”
“I’m sorry,” he kisses my shoulder. “I should have been easier with you.”
I giggle and kiss him. “Are you kidding? I enjoyed every second of it.”
“Well, I aim to please.” He winks as he rolls away from me and out of the bed. He heads into the bathroom and turns on the shower. He comes back to me, rips the blankets away, and picks me up.
“What are you doing?” I squeal as he picks me up.
“Taking a shower and you’re joining me.” He wags his eyebrows at me.
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The hot, blissful shower didn’t last long enough for me. I don’t want to leave him, but I know that time is drawing near. I’m in the bathroom, dressed, but finishing my hair and makeup.
“Hey.” Levi comes up behind me, and I sit my makeup brush down. His strong arms wrap around me, and I lay my head against his chest. “I’m going to head down with Pops and spend some time with him while you finish packing and getting ready.”
I nod, and I can already feel the tears building up.
“No tears, Smarty. I don’t think I can handle it today,” he whispers in my ear.
I nod again because if I say one word, the tears will come streaming down my face. Levi holds me tighter in his arms and kisses my cheek.
When he leaves, I try to compose myself. I know today is going to be hard, but I’m trying. I finish getting ready and begin to make sure that I haven’t forgotten anything as I wrap up my packing. Luckily, I didn’t bring that much with me.
I head down to the restaurant that is in the hotel, making sure that I don’t let the sadness take over me. I spot Levi and Victor in the center of the room, laughing. They have identical smiles, and it brings joy to my face to see those two together.
“Good morning, Presley.” I kiss Victor’s cheek before I sit down.
“Good morning.” I get as close to Levi as I can without being in his lap. I want to bask in him up until the moment we leave. He grabs my hand and holds it tightly.
“Hungry?”
I shake my head. I want Levi, not food, and I know that we are going to be leaving soon.