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“Ready to confess yet?”

She glares at me. “You’re an asshole.”

“I’m an asshole who was worried sick when you disappeared.”

“Fine. I was scared. Are you happy now?”

Not yet. But I will be soon. We both will be. “Why were you scared?”

“I realized how much I want you and it scared me.”

My heart hammers against my chest. This woman I love wants me. I knew she wanted me. We’re in this bed together after all. But she’s frightened of how much? This can only mean one thing – she cares for me.

Good. This is a start. I’ll get her to fall in love with me. But first. I’m going to show her how much she means to me.

“Hold onto the headboard,” I grumble.

“Why?”

“Because I’m going to fuck you now.”

She lifts her hands and I notch my cock at her entrance.

“Hold on,” I demand before slamming into her.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. My balls are heavy and my lower back tingles. I’m ready to come, and all I did was bury myself inside her.

Her walls ripple around me and I grit my teeth. I refuse to be a one-pump wonder. Not when I’m trying to show this woman how much I care for her.

I inhale a deep breath to get myself under control. And then I go about showing Sloane how much she means to me.

Chapter 26

“Apparently, sarcasm isn’t an effective shield. Who knew?”

Sloane

The arm around my waist tightens and I groan. Stupid sexy smugglers. I did it again. I let Zane have his wicked way with me.

Am I an idiot? Or worse yet – am I my mother? Why can’t I resist Zane?

I know he’s not interested in a relationship. He may have changed his tune about being a father, but he’s still a player. My dad wouldn’t stay for me. Why would Zane?

I need to get out of here. I lift his arm and scoot toward the edge of the bed.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

“Bathroom.”

“Come straight back to me.”

I nod. It’s not lying if I nod.

I snag my clothes from the floor before rushing from the room. When I reach the bathroom, I lock the door behind me and lean against it. I slide to the floor.

Why did I give in and have sex with Zane again?

Because you’re falling in love with him.