Steamy (It's Getting Hot In Here Book 1) by L. Nicole

Author:L. Nicole [Nicole, L.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-05-16T16:00:00+00:00

15

Riley

I wake up feeling warm, comfortable, and safe. It’s a strange feeling, and as much as I hate to admit it, it hasn’t happened in well over a year. Even before that, it never felt quite like this, and I know that has everything to do with the fact that I’m in Gabe’s arms.

I open my eyes, and as soon as I can focus, all I can see is Gabe’s sleeping face. He’s even better like this, his face relaxed, his perfectly chiseled features peaceful, and his soft lips tempting.

When Gabe was created, I’m pretty sure God was trying to show off.

Somewhere in the middle of all the crap that happened last night, my reserve with Gabe has completely disintegrated. I don’t want to hold myself back from him anymore.

I don’t think I truly ever did.

My past helped me to build walls around myself and I used those walls to ward Gabe off. But he’s nothing like the men in my past. The ones who hurt me in ways that I don’t think I’ve even fully recognized. Gabe is not my father, who completely disappeared from my life, and he’s definitely not Jerry. Gabe isn’t about hurting me or taking advantage of the fact that I care about him. Last night, when he saw me in trouble, knew I was hurting, he held me up. He supported me, cared for me, and he didn’t try to use the situation to his advantage.

All he tried to do is take care of me.

It’s a novel feeling and one I’m not used to, but at the same time fills me with warmth. When I look at Gabe this morning, I can remember the destruction of last night, but I can do it smiling because lying beside me, his arm thrown over me, his body surrounding me with warmth, I feel happy.

Somewhere in the night, Gabe has changed into his pajamas—at least the bottom part. His chest is bare and since my fingers are snuggled in the chest hair there, I’m grateful. I actually snuggle in closer, breathing in the male scent of Gabe and close my eyes at the pleasure that moves through me.

On instinct and not planning it at all, I press my lips against the warm skin on his chest and kiss him there. I hold my breath and wait for his reaction, but he remains sleeping. I’m instantly glad and disappointed all at the same time. My heart starts racing as I contemplate what I’m doing, what I might be inviting, but I discover I don’t really care. I want more of Gabe.

I think maybe, I need more of him.

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