Emerge: The Awakening by Melissa A. Craven

Author:Melissa A. Craven [Craven, Melissa A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Midnight Hour Studio
Published: 2015-03-31T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER

TWENTY-THREE

“Come on in, Allie!” Vince called from the kitchen.

“Smells incredible. How can I help?” Her stomach rumbled angrily.

Crap! I should have eaten dinner before dinner!

“Er…sit there and don’t touch anything?”

“Will do.” She hopped onto the counter. “I see my disastrous reputation in Culinary Arts class speaks for itself.”

“I hear it’s epic,” he said, pausing long enough for a kiss.

After dinner—and her monumental effort not to stuff her face—they settled on the couch to watch a movie. She rested her head against his shoulder, feeling almost normal for the first time in weeks.

“When will your dad be home?”

“Few days.” He grinned. “We have the house to ourselves for as long we like.” He pulled her close, and they tumbled back onto the sofa. His kiss was slow and deliberate. Allie’s heart pounded in her chest and she luxuriated in the gentle caress of his hands as they moved slowly over her rear.

She did her fair share of exploring his body, carefully removing his shirt to run her palms along the rigid muscles of his chest. She could barely draw a breath when he unbuttoned her shirt, tilting her chin up to meet his gaze.

“I’m a lucky guy.” He kissed her throat, trailing kisses down to the soft swell of her breast, his hands inching up from her hips. She shivered when his lips moved to claim hers, and his hard body pressed against her softer one. He continued to torment her with his teasing tongue and wandering hands. Her fingers tangled in his hair as she drew a shaky breath. She felt faint from the power stirring in her chest.

Could I hurt him?

“I’m sorry, Allie.” He pulled away.

“Y-you don’t have to stop,” she murmured, feeling embarrassed as he helped her back into her shirt.

“Yeah, I do.” He brushed the loose curls from her face. “What’s wrong? You think I’m not trying to convince myself to get you out of that ridiculously sexy bra before you change your mind?” he smiled. “I want you to be sure I’m the one you want. I’m not going to be that guy. I’m not going to rush you into sex just because I can’t keep my hands off you.”

“What makes you think I’m not ready?”

“I’m the first guy you’ve been serious about and I love that you’re having just as much trouble keeping your hands off me, but we’ve only been dating a few weeks. I like where this is going and I don’t want to screw it up. It’s different with you…so uncomplicated.”

“And drama-free.” She smiled. “You have no idea how much I’ve needed that lately.” She nuzzled up against him.

“Allie?” he groaned. “I’m trying not to be a total douche-bag here, but you pressed up against me isn’t helping. I’m gonna need a minute. How about dessert?” He stood to put some distance between them.

“You never have to ask that question.” Her laughter caught in her throat when she realized it was getting late. “Vin, what time is it?”

“Shit! I forgot about the

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