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That’s terrifying. But knowing that I’m going to have not only Garrett standing by my side, but Calvin and Sienna, and Kodie, and, hopefully, Casey and Sutton behind me…well, it makes it a little easier to think about.
Garrett saunters naked from the bathroom, and I can’t help but let my eyes roam as he stands at the end of the bed. He’s so fucking perfect.
My muse.
He smirks at me as if he can read my mind.
“Come here,” I say, holding my free hand out for him. The other is clutching an ice pack to my face again in the hope of stopping my cheek from swelling even more.
Unable to deny me, Garrett crawls on the bed beside me and gingerly curls up with his head on my chest.
It hurts. Of course it fucking does. Everything hurts right now. But having him back in my arms is more than worth it.
“I’m so glad you’re here.”
“Me, too.”
“What would you have done if I didn’t invite you up here?”
He shrugs, and I have to fight not to hiss in a sharp breath. The second he learns that I’m in pain, he’ll move away, and I don’t want that.
“Probably gone back home with my tail between my legs to tell my sister that she was wrong.”
“Bet that doesn’t happen very often,” I tease.
He huffs. “It never happens. But this time, I’ll happily let her gloat. Totally worth it.”
“When’s your flight home?”
Curiosity races through me when he tenses.
“I…uh…haven’t got one.”
A smile pulls at my lips.
“I didn’t want to assume anything, so I figured I’d book one once I knew what was happening.”
“So what are your plans now that you know what’s happening?”
“I guess that all depends on you,” he says, looking up at me with those big gray-blue eyes of his.
“I guess I could keep you here in this bed until I get bored of you.”
“Pfft, that’ll never happen. I’m a fucking awesome lay, and you know it.”
I chuckle before leaning over and stealing a kiss.
“Best I’ve ever had,” I whisper against his lips.
It’s true. Being with Garrett trumps anyone else I’ve ever been with. I swear, every single time with him is better than the last. And I hope that continues for a long time.
“Hmm, you’re just saying that to sweeten me up for another round.”
“You don’t need sweetening up, baby. You’re always ready to go,” I say, glancing down at his erection that’s poking me in the thigh.
“You’re lying there all naked and smoking hot. What do you expect?”
“I love it,” I say, giving him another kiss.
