New Nebraska Lessons by Cara B. King

Author:Cara B. King [King, Cara B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: New Nebraska, Book one
Publisher: Radiant Road Press
Published: 2023-11-08T16:00:00+00:00

Cecilia

I kissed Jax and Xander a quick goodbye on the dance floor then Aaron’s large hand wrapped around mine. He gripped my hand gently, but enveloped it so completely, it made me feel safe as he led me away through the crowd. I couldn’t help but stop for a moment before we entered the house, leaning into his solid warmth, looking up to catch his gaze and giving him a soft smile.

Once inside, on the main level, we passed so many partiers, including even what looked like a human or two. We kept going, up a flight of stairs and through corridors, until the thump of dance music dimmed, there wasn’t a person in sight, and the party’s laughter and noise reduced to a muffle.

Once we reached the top floor, he led me to Xander’s study. I knew exactly where we were because Xander had given me, Aaron and Jax a private tour before everyone arrived. This was one of the rooms where Xander managed coven business. And even though it was accessed by a keypad, he’d shared the code with us.

“I guess I should’ve asked sooner, but it’s okay if we have a quiet moment?” Aaron paused outside the door.

“I knew what you were up to the moment you whispered let’s go get a drink in my ear but then didn’t take me for one.” I grinned, trying to show I was exactly where I wanted to be.

“You’re thirsty?” He looked troubled.

“No, I want the same thing you do.” I gripped his hand tighter. “I’d love a quiet moment.”

Aaron entered the code and after he flicked on the overhead lights and we stepped inside, the door shut and locked with a click and a beep behind us.

I barely noticed the large desk, leather couch, and towering bookcases that I’d admired earlier, my eyes running over Aaron’s large frame instead. I’d forgotten to tell him when he’d picked me up at my apartment, he looked great. His look reminded me of Osric’s, except of course Aaron was twice the size and sporting scruff. And Aaron was Mr. Smiley not Mr. Scowly.

I slid forward, leaning into him. He stooped, understanding exactly what I wanted—as he always did—and I reached up, virtually on tip toes, so I could wrap my arms round his neck. He circled his arms behind my back, holding me close. Our noses grazed.

“I forgot to tell you, nice outfit.” I ran a hand over the smooth cotton covering his shoulder.

“Thank you.” His cheeks pinkened. “Not too much? Not really my usual style.”

“I love your usual look too. I hope you can tell, I love everything about you.” I peeked up to try to read how he’d react to that.

His arms and chest grew warmer through his shirt. “I feel the same.” His voice was gruff and he brushed a lock of hair behind my ear. “If I didn’t think it would scare you away, I’d say a lot more.”

My heart started to beat faster. “I don’t scare easily.”

He cleared his throat and his hands moved from my back to my shoulders, giving them a gentle squeeze.

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