Call It What You Want : A Fake Dating Standalone Romance (Lawson Lovers Series Book 1) by Britt McKenna

Author:Britt McKenna [McKenna, Britt]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Britt McKenna
Published: 2023-03-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 24

Adam

I stare at Avery, trying to keep my cool, but blood is rushing through my veins and desire spikes my adrenaline.

I want this. I want her. But I can’t force the issue. Avery has to want to come to me on her own. All I can do is offer tantalizing promises to lure her to say yes.

And beg.

I can’t remember the last time I said ‘please’ when asking a woman to date me.

The brunette beauty gapes at me. I see the indecision swirling in her gaze, but it’s mixed with enough desire to let me know it’s not a lack of willingness that’s holding her back.

“What if it’s just sex?” she blurts.

“Perdón?”

She blushes prettily. I love when she blushes, especially when I’m the cause.

“We’re adults, Adam. We don’t have to really date to enjoy this attraction between us.”

Is this how she wants to play it? Does Avery Lawson want a friends-with-benefits situation? It’s a tough pill to swallow—to know a woman I want as my own doesn’t feel the same way.

Pride tries to rear its ugly head. I silence the beast before it ruins everything. If this designation is what makes Avery willing to finally pursue this connection between us, then sign me the fuck up.

“Are you sure, Avery?” I smile slowly. “Once you have a taste, I’m not certain any other man will satisfy you.”

Deep blue eyes sparkle with amusement. “You’re quite confident.”

“For good reason.”

I run my fingers over her hand, and her breath hitches. I long to close the distance between us. The pull to this woman is like nothing I’ve ever felt.

But I need her to consent. I need to hear her say it.

She bites her bottom lip. I hold her gaze as she stares at me. I can see eager, yet slightly indecisive, thoughts swirl behind her gorgeous eyes.

“All right.”

My chest clenches. “All right, what?”

Her blush returns. “I’m sure about this. I’m tired of fighting this attraction. Let’s do this.”

My dick stands at attention.

“Here we are.”

Avery and I jerk apart as Jeffrey arrives with our sandwiches. He sets a plate in front of her. Before he can set mine down, I say, “Actually, Jeffrey. Something’s come up.” Literally.

I clear my throat and continue, “Can we get these sandwiches to go?”

“Oh. Of course. I’ll be right back.”

Jeffrey grabs Avery’s plate and hurries away.

She looks at me with a teasing smile. “What if I was really hungry?”

Shit. She’s probably at a calorie deficit after yesterday. But I’m not willing to sit here in public, unable to touch her the way I want, while she eats.

I stand. “You can eat at the penthouse.”

She laughs as I hold out my hand. With a smile, she puts her fingers in mine. Gently, I pull her up. I lift her arm and kiss her fingertips.

“Let’s get out of here, Miss Lawson.”

“After you, Mr. Moreno.”

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