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As she stumbles, I catch her.
“Easy, I got you,” I say, holding her upright. Even after she’s caught herself, I keep hold of her. Sweat damp, chest heaving, cheeks red, she’s never been more beautiful. “That was some punch.”
“I needed it… Sorry if I got carried away.”
I shake my head, still holding her. "Don't apologize. That was incredible. You're a natural."
Emily's breathing slows, but I can still feel her heart racing. "Really? You think so?"
"Absolutely. The way you picked it up so quickly, how you channeled all that energy... I'm impressed. And proud."
She smiles, a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction on her face. There’s warm pride in her voice, and a sense of power that makes her eyes light up. "It felt good. Really good."
"That's the idea," I say, finally letting go of her. "I enjoy knowing you can handle yourself if you need to."
Emily stretches, arching her back slightly. Her shirt clings to her, damp with sweat. "Maybe next time I'll use my fists instead of an open hand."
I can't help but let my eyes wander over her. "Hopefully there won't be a next time. But if there is..." I trail off, distracted by a bead of sweat trailing down her neck.
She catches me staring and grins. "See something you like, Hunter?"
"You have no idea," I say, my voice low.
Emily's lips curve into a seductive smile. She runs a hand through her damp hair, pushing it back from her face. "Oh really? What’s it make you want to do?"
I step closer, closing the distance between us. "It makes me want to get you even sweatier."
She bites her lip, a gesture that sends heat coursing through me. "Well, in that case," she says, trailing a finger down my chest, "maybe we should grab another beer and hit the showers. But not here."
"What did you have in mind?"
Emily leans in close, her lips brushing my ear. "Your place. I think I need some... private instruction."
I groan softly, my hands instinctively moving to her hips. "I'd be happy to teach you a few more moves."
She pulls back just enough to meet my eyes, her gaze smoldering.
"I bet you would. And I think you’ll find that I'm an eager student."
Chapter Thirty
Emily
It’s too hard to wait until we get to his place. No sooner are we in Hunter’s truck and he’s made a call to his babysitter — some woman named Yolanda that he assures me will never replace me, unless I want her to — than I nibble his ear as we pull out of the gym’s parking lot.
Hunter groans, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. "Emily," he warns, but I can hear the desire in his voice.
I trail my fingers down his arm, feeling the taut muscles beneath his skin.
"Yes?" I whisper.
He glances at me, his eyes dark with want. "You're making it very difficult to drive."
I grin, leaning in closer. "The sooner we get back to your place, the sooner you can do something about how much I’m teasing you. Until then, I’m going to enjoy myself."
“And here I thought you were innocent,” he says.
I trail my fingertips down his chest, his abs, to settle over his crotch. He’s hard already, and I give him a squeeze through his jeans while I nibble his ear. “Did you not just pick me up from jail?”
