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I softened, but I wasn’t going to let him off that easily. “We need to maintain our own identities, Lincoln. I don’t want us to morph into some weird Lincoln-Erika hybrid.”
“Why not?” he quipped, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. “I think it’s a great idea.”
I laughed despite myself, shaking my head as I grabbed my jeans. “I have to go. I need to shower and get dressed before I head to Morgan’s apartment.”
“Have fun,” Lincoln growled, still not pleased but relenting.
I sat on the edge of the bed, leaning in to kiss him. When he didn’t respond, I pressed harder, determined to break through his stubborn mood. Finally, he pulled me onto his lap, his hands firm on my hips as he deepened the kiss.
“Don’t get me started,” I warned, feeling the heat between us flare up again.
“I’m already started,” he murmured against my lips, his grip tightening on me.
I could feel his erection pressing against me, a reminder of how easily he could pull me back in. But I knew I had to go, and I tried to pull away, though he held me in place, his eyes dark with desire.
“Lincoln,” I cautioned, my tone a mix of need and restraint.
He sighed, releasing his hold just enough for me to slip off his lap. “All right, I’ll let you go, but I don’t have to like it.”
“You have no choice right now,” I said, standing up and smoothing down my clothes. “I don’t shirk my responsibilities. As maid of honor, it’s my job to keep the bride calm. Now, let me go.”
“Promise me something,” he said, his voice low.
“What?”
“Come over after you’re done.”
I hesitated, glancing at the clock. “Don’t you have a couple of showings today?”
“And a negotiation, but it’s not a problem. I’ll be back before you get here.”
I smiled, shaking my head. “My superstar agent.”
Lincoln finally let me go, and I finished getting dressed, pulling on my rumpled jeans and black sweater from the floor.
“We need to be better about undressing,” I remarked, trying to smooth out the wrinkles in my clothes.
“Does it really matter if your clothes are a little wrinkled?” He leaned back on his elbows, watching me. “If it bothers you, bring some stuff over. Hell, move in with me.”
A lump formed in my throat at his casual suggestion. We’d only been officially together for just over a week, and he was already talking about living together.
“Too early,” I said, shaking my head, though my voice wavered slightly.
“Erika, I was joking,” he said quickly, though his eyes held a hint of something deeper. “I know it’s too early. I just wanted to see your face.”
“Jerk,” I muttered, pulling my long blonde hair out of my sweater collar. I leaned in for a quick peck, but Lincoln wasn’t having it. He grabbed my wrist, pulling me back for a deeper kiss.
“That’s not going to keep me satisfied for the day,” he warned, his voice a playful growl.
“It’ll have to do,” I teased, finally managing to pull away. “Now stop being a baby and get up. You have to leave for your showing in an hour.”
“I can be quick,” he called after me, his tone both a promise and a threat.
I paused at the doorway, smirking over my shoulder. “I know.”
“Just for that, I won’t be tonight,” Lincoln shouted as I headed down the hallway, his voice following me like a promise.
I couldn’t help but laugh, the sound echoing through the apartment. Lincoln always knew how to keep things interesting, and despite my reservations, I couldn’t wait to see where this thing between us would go.
