TKO: Total Knock Out (TKO 1)

“Garrett,” she whimpered. “Touch me.”

Begging wasn’t necessary but damn did it turn me on even more. And she didn’t have to ask twice. I couldn’t for long though or I was sure to come right here without having even been inside her. She was more than ready for me. Raegan fumbled with my shorts, pulling them down. I want her to touch me but I’m so damn scared I’ll explode.

“Do you have a condom?” she asks.

I grab one out of my wallet on the nightstand. I’ve never been so nervous to put a condom on in my life. I just want to be inside her so damn bad. Once it’s on, I glance at her nervously, fearful she might change her mind or regret this.

“Are you sure, Raegan?”

“Yes, Garrett, please.”

I slide into her, almost losing myself right there. I take it slow at first until she leans into my ear begging me to go faster. Our gazes never leave each other as I thrust into her again and again. As she closes her eyes, she lets go of all her inhibitions she looks absolutely angelic. Not long after, I lost all control and collapsed on top of her.

“I love you so much, Raegan.” I kiss her as we attempt to level our breathing.

“I love you too, Garrett.”

“Go out with me tonight. As my girlfriend.”

She studied me intently as if she was looking for the punch line in a cruel joke but this was no joke. I felt a lump in my throat as I waited for her to answer. Please let her say yes.

“You’re asking me to be your girlfriend?” She knows I don’t date; I’ve made that clear to her, so her confusion doesn’t surprise me.

“Well, I love you, so yes I am.”

She sits up wrapped in the sheets like a cocoon. Her eyes light up. “I’d love to be your girlfriend.”

The sheets drop and I pull her toward me once more. After we make love the second time, she grins as she clambers out of bed naked and tip-toes to the bathroom.

“I’ll be just a minute,” she calls. “I’ve got a hot date to get ready for.”

I flew off the bed trying to get to her but she shut the door and turned the lock. All I could hear was her giggling as she turned the shower on. If I weren’t renting this apartment, I swear I would have kicked the door down just to be with her.

Chapter 24

Raegan

Getting up and walking into the bathroom to take a shower was a bold move on my part. I imagined him wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me into the shower with him or back onto the bed.

I step out of the shower and take a look in the mirror. For the first time in forever, I can look at my reflection and not be ashamed of anything. You deserve to be happy, I keep telling myself. There’s a knock at the door and before I can protest, I hear Whitney call out, “Let me in, Raegan.”

I chuckle as I throw on my jeans and a purple sleeveless blouse. I notice actual definition on my arms from training and fighting. Nice! I grin, doing my best flex in the mirror, when she knocks again.

“I’m coming,” I yell as I turn the doorknob.

She practically barges in as soon as the door is open. “We’re totally going to be sisters one day, how freaking awesome! You hear that, little bean? I’m talking to your Aunt Raegan!”

I roll my eyes sarcastically as she begins making assumptions. It’s not as if Garrett and I are getting married; the wedding isn’t being planned yet. At least, not by me; Whitney probably had it all figured out from the dress to the food we’d catered.

“We came by to check on you. Garrett told us you smashed your windshield. He was pretty worried about you. Girl, you are some kinda brave.”

“If that’s what you want to call it. If I can’t have the truck, neither can he. It was stupid on my part, I acted out of pure rage and frustration.” I cross my arms over my chest, irritated. Time to change the subject. “So we’re going out tonight, as a couple! I’m so excited. Am I dressed all right?”

“You look fabulous!”

I begin drying my hair and decide to scrunch it up a little. After applying eyeliner and mascara, I grin at Whitney. “Thank you. I love him, Whitney, so much. I wish I’d acted on it sooner.”

“Better