Your Irresistible Love (The Bennett Family 1)

“Do you want to come with me to my parents’?”

“We only got to third base and you already want to introduce me to your parents? You’re a keeper.” I elbow him in the ribs playfully, even as a fuzzy feeling takes hold of my insides. “I’d love to, but I don’t want to intrude on family time.”

“Nonsense. They’ll be happy to meet you. You’ll like them.”

“If they’re anything like you and Logan, I’m sure I will.”

“Come with me.” When I don’t answer, he cups my cheeks with his hands, tilting my head up. “I want to spend the day with you, but I can’t miss their anniversary. I’ll be gone for a week; I want to get my fill of you.”

Now that he reminded me,

the desire to spend the day with him hits me hard and unapologetically.

“Won’t they think it’s weird if I come? I’m practically a stranger.”

“They’re very nosy, so they’ll probably realize we’re up to something. Especially since I haven’t taken a woman to meet them in years.”

“You haven’t?”

Shaking his head, he caresses my lips with his thumb.

“Will you miss me?” he asks. “This week?”

“Yes,” I say truthfully. God, this man hasn’t even made love to me, but I already feel like I won’t stand his absence. “Can’t you send Logan in your place?”

“No. But you could join me.”

“You know I can’t.”

“Maybe that’s better, so I’ll actually concentrate.”

“You can’t concentrate with me around?” I tease, rejoicing in the knowledge that I’m not the only one with that problem.

“No.” He drags his fingers down my cheeks and over my lips. “As of late, I spend my days imagining I’m taking you on my desk, or on yours. I don’t have a preference, really.”

“Sebastian.” I lick my lower lip, my mind joining his fantasy. “I’ll go with you today, but I need at least half an hour to prepare.”

“You look great like this.”

“I’m wearing shorts. There’s no way your parents can see me like this.”

“Fine, I’ll wait for you in the car. I have some calls to make.”

After Sebastian leaves, I stare at my closet for a good few minutes. I need an outfit that says I’m happy to be here, and no, I haven’t slept with your son.

Yet.

In the end, I go for a light yellow chiffon dress and flats. There, let them figure out what it means. I still have ten minutes left. Perfect. That gives me enough time for a trip to the shop on the ground floor of the building. I eyed a beautiful vase there a few days ago. Since I have no need for it, I didn’t buy it. I don’t know the Bennett house, but I have a feeling it’ll fit there perfectly.

Ten minutes later, I walk out of the building clutching the huge box containing the present against my chest, a stupid grin on my face.

Chapter Sixteen

Ava

“What’s this?” He holds open the door of the car for me, and I fidget into the seat, careful not to drop the box.

“Your parents’ present.”