We Own Tonight by Corinne Michaels

Author:Corinne Michaels [Michaels, Corinne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, contemporary
ISBN: 978-1-942834-16-8
Goodreads: 36252462
Publisher: BAAE Publishing
Published: 2017-09-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Heather

Eli stands on my doorstep and I know without a shadow of a doubt what I want. I want to be with him. I want to be with him in every way.

“I’m going to see my brother next week, I’d love for you to come meet him,” he says as I fumble with the lock.

Our ride home was quiet but comfortable. I was thinking about the events of today. How he orchestrated everything and cared to make it special for me. It’s something that I still can’t get a handle on.

“I’d like that. So, since I’m willing to meet your brother then you have to meet my friends.”

“Do I?” he tilts his head to the side.

“It’s only fair.”

“I wouldn’t want to have the scales tipped in my favor now.”

He’s too much. “One of my best friends, Danielle, has her big annual barbeque this weekend. I’d really love it if you’d come.”

I don’t have a big family for him to meet, but my girls are just as important to me. We’re kind of a package deal and I want him to know them. It’s also about time they learn about the relationship that’s happening between us.

“You’re inviting me to something?”

“It would appear so.”

“For an event in a few days?”

It’s amazing how much fun he seems to have giving me shit.

“Yes, Eli, an event, with my friends, in three days.”

“I knew you liked me.”

I smile and shake my head. “I guess you’re kind of a keeper.”

Eli’s hands slide up my back and grip my shoulders. My hands tremble, and I finally get the door open. “Heather,” Eli’s voice is low with a hint of desire, “why are you so nervous?”

My eyes meet his. “Because I want you to spend the night.” I blurt out before I lose my nerve. “I want you to stay.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

And I am. I’ve never been more sure of anything. It isn’t only the emotions of today—it’s him. It’s everything about this man that has me so torn up. Eli wanted me to see him, I did, and now I want all of him.

He moves quickly, lifting me and then carrying me over the threshold. I press my lips to his as he kicks the door closed. My hands are buried in his thick brown hair as I kiss him.

“Bedroom?” Eli grunts as he bumps into the table.

I giggle and point. Our smiles are bright as he moves us. His mouth finds mine again, and he crashes into the wall. “Ouch.” I laugh.

“Sorry. I promise I’ll make it up to you as soon as we find your damn bed.”

“Promises, promises,” I tease.

“You know I make good on them.”

Oh, yes, I do.

We get to my bedroom without further injury, and he places me in front of him. The moonlight shines through the windows, illuminating the planes of his face. My fingers lift, rubbing the stubble on his cheek. Slowly, my hand drifts to the other side, memorizing his features. The tip of my finger touches the small

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