Page 81 of Chasing Forever

“Don’t joke about that. It happens.”

“I know, and now I understand why.”

She had a feeling he was about to tell her something important but didn’t know how. “We’re pretty good together, huh?” she prompted.

“Pretty good? That’s the understatement of the year.”

She laughed and placed a kiss on his chin. “They say vacation sex is the best. Maybe that’s why.”

He shook his head. “I think this would happen anywhere with you.” He leaned forward and softly kissed her lips.

They were quiet for a few beats, and then he said, “Callie?”

“Yeah?”

“I’d like to continue seeing you when we get back to Michigan.”

She glanced up at him and saw uncertainty etched on his beautiful face. Was he afraid she’d say no? “I’d like that too.” She’d hoped to dispel his concern, but his brow was still furrowed.

He was obviously still grappling with something, but she didn’t want to push. He’d already said more than she’d expected, and for now, it was enough.

“I just don’t know…” he began.

She shifted to her side. “You don’t have to make any promises, Chase. You don’t owe me anything.”

“But…”

“Neither of us expected this, and I get that you need time to process it.”

He shoved a hand through his hair, looking frustrated. She was a word person and could easily express her thoughts in words and sentences. But she understood that not everybody operated that way. Chase was obviously struggling to define his feelings, and she accepted that. But maybe she needed to convince him without words.

“Chase?”

“Yeah?”

“Why don’t you dispose of the raincoat,” she said, glancing downward.

He chuckled. “Be right back.”

She admired his backside as he strolled into the bathroom. Once he’d closed the door, she moved to sit on the side of the bed, still naked. She took a few deep breaths as she waited for him to come out.

A few minutes later, he emerged, looking surprised to see her sitting there.

“I thought you’d be dressed,” he said, his eyes roaming over her naked body.

She shook her head. “Come here.”

His eyes blazed at her command. He stepped closer but paused just out of reach.

“Closer.” Her voice shook a bit because, up until now, he’d been the one in charge. But the change-up was obviously welcome…

He stepped forward, his erection at full staff. He cupped her face and tilted her head up. “You don’t have to…”

“I want to. Let me.”

She didn’t wait for his reply. She simply wrapped her hands around his manhood and brought it to her mouth. She remembered what he’d said earlier: “Look at me loving you.” She wanted to say the same to him, but her mouth was a bit…full.

It didn’t matter because he was watching her intently, his hands buried in her hair as she sucked him in deep.