My One And Only (Very Irresistible Bachelors 5)

“Just a heads-up, you’ve got about five minutes,” she whispered.

“Until what?”

“Until I put my plan in motion, of course.”

I grinned, rolling on my back. “I’m ready now, Ms. Winchester. All yours.”

Chapter Twenty-Two

Tess

I woke up at my usual hour the next morning even though it was a Saturday. My face exploded into a big grin the second I felt Liam next to me and I realized I was in his bed. He was sleeping on his belly, completely uncovered. How could he be so damn sexy? Those muscles in his arms and legs seemed sculpted, that ass...damn, damn, damn. I barely kept from fondling it. Along his shoulder blades he seemed stiff and cramped. Hmm...I was concocting a plan to change that. First things first, I had to get out of bed before I woke him up.

I tiptoed around his bathroom, carefully rinsing my mouth with toothpaste to get rid of morning breath. I sprayed his deodorant on my armpits before sliding on yesterday’s jeans and sweater. I turned the panties inside out and didn’t bother with the bra. I purposefully didn’t look in his direction while sneaking out of the bedroom; I really didn’t think I could resist touching that gorgeous body.

Once I closed the bedroom door behind me, I darted right to the living room. It was even more gorgeous in the morning. The sun shone through the enormous windows, bathing half the room in light. I loved the shades of blue everywhere. There were dark-blue pillows on the couch and a huge matching carpet underneath it, paired with silver accessories. It made me think of the ocean.

I eyed the marble kitchen island with the splendid hanging lamp over it.

Would Liam mind that I was wondering around his apartment on my own? I hoped he didn’t, because my plan was hinging on exploring his kitchen.

I discovered a well-stocked pantry and went to town on it, taking out half the ingredients and laying them out in front of me for inspiration.

Okay, I know just what this morning needs.

I found a pan and a spatula and got to work. I was really hoping Liam wouldn’t wake up until I was ready. That way, I could surprise him with breakfast in bed.

I poured milk in the pan, then the contents of three nearly empty cereal boxes.

“When did you wake up?” Liam asked, startling me.

“About twenty minutes ago.”

He was right in front of me, only wearing shorts. The counter was high enough that I could pretend he was naked. Oh, yum...

“You can’t stay there,” I informed him in a mock-serious tone. “Remember what happened last night?”

“We didn’t even make it to the kitchen. This is an actual improvement.”

“But only because I snuck in while you were still sleeping. Anyway, you look as if you’re naked, and it’s totally messing with my concentration.”

He looked incredulous for a split second before bursting out laughing. Then he came over on my side. Yeah...did I really think this was the best strategy? Having those sculpted muscles within reach was messing with me even more. I wanted to reach out and feel that sexy-as-hell five-o’clock shadow against my skin. I wanted to trail my mouth all over his abdomen. I could have Liam for breakfast every single day.

By the mischievous smile on his face, he knew exactly where my mind went.

“Should I go out of sight completely, Ms. Winchester?”

“Yes, please.”

I thought his smile seemed rather smug as he disappeared from my peripheral vision, but I didn’t realize what he was up to until I felt him at my back. He palmed my ass with both hands before sliding them to my hips, pressing himself against me.

“Hey, you cannot pinch my ass while I’m cooking,” I warned Liam. “I could burn myself.”

I was holding the spatula like a sword.

“You don’t make the rules, Tess,” he whispered in my ear, fondling my ass some more for good measure.

Hmmm...clearly I needed another tactic.