“We are.”
Without hesitation, I rest the side of my face against his chest and just stand there, listening to the sound of his heart beating. Strong and steady, just like him. My feelings are confusing because while he scares the hell out of me emotionally, it’s only taken him three days to become an integral part of my life.
Three years ago, I decided I’d be cautious about any man I brought into Joey’s life.
But I trust West.
It makes zero sense, but right now, it doesn’t have to.
All that matters is being here with him.
And then— “I really want to take you to bed, angel.”
His warm, slightly gravelly voice causes shivers to race down my spine.
“I really want you to.”
Chapter
Seventeen
West
The beast inside is at war with the man I try to be the rest of the time. I want to just throw her down and ravage her, but I need to know what she wants first.
“Tell me what you need,” I whisper gruffly as I cover her body with mine.
“It’s been a long time,” she says softly, eyes trained on mine. “The first time is probably going to be quick.”
For some reason, that takes my dick from semi to full attention.
“How long?” I ask before I can stop myself.
“Four…years.”
She hasn’t had sex since she found out she was pregnant.
And she chose me to break her dry spell.
Or maybe I chose her. Whatever the case, we’re definitely not going to rush.
“Then I guess we’ll get that first time over with quick so we can go nice and slow the second time.”
A mischievous smile curves her lips and she wiggles beneath me, tugging at her blouse.
“Allow me.” I lift to my knees and settle on my haunches as I pull her shirt over her head. She’s wearing a pretty white bra beneath, unlike the sports bras she wore during the storm, and I take a moment to drink in how gorgeous she is. Despite being moreslender than I usually like, there’s plenty to lose myself in. Full, round breasts that are a perfect handful. Flat stomach. Smooth, silky thighs.
She’s sexy as fuck.
I’ve always been a breast guy but even though Serena’s are gorgeous, it’s her long legs that make my mouth water. She’s the tallest woman I’ve ever been with and now that we’re not hiding under blankets because of the cold, I’m enjoying the hell out of my first real glimpse of her. I’ve touched her all over but seeing her spread out in front of me is different.
A veritable feast.
In fact, I think that’s where I’ll start.
I nuzzle her stomach as my fingers hook the sides of the yoga pants she’s wearing. My lips skim her hip bone as I drag the pants down a couple of inches. I lick a trail along the top of her mound, tugging the pants down a little more. The more skin that’s exposed, the more turned on I am.
And everything about her is exquisite.