Wicked Lovers 05.5 - Wicked To Love (6 page)

A tremulous smile crept up her face. “Yours, huh?”

Brandon made his way around the sofa and took one of Em’s hands in his. “Yeah. I’m pretty sure I’m falling in love with you, Em.” He placed her hand over his heart, thrilled when she met his stare and he saw her love—her very soul—opening and shining from her eyes. “Stay with me, baby. Give me time to catch up and make you happy. If you want to be hands off until then, I totally understand. I want you to be comfortable. To trust me. I’ll wait—”

“
If that’s how you feel, I don’t want to wait.” Her green-gold eyes danced with happiness—and a bit of mischief—as she stepped closer and pressed a kiss to his mouth. “I want you now.”

He swallowed. His cock got harder. The idea of having Em every day by his side, every night in his bed, was beyond seductive. He wanted her every which way he could get her, whether that was naked against his sheets, just holding his hand, or giving him that secret grin at the office between meetings. He wanted every chance to fall completely in love with her and show her exactly how he felt.

But he wanted her ready and trusting. “Baby, I don’t want to do anything until you’re sure you’re ready.”

“
Brandon.” She cocked her head to the side.

“
Yeah?”

Em brushed a palm down his chest, past his abdomen, farther south until she gripped his erection in her hand. “Take off your clothes.”

Damn, her touch felt so good, Brandon thought he was going to swallow his tongue. But first things first. “Are you going to give me the chance to show you that I not only want you but care?”

“
I can’t wait,” she breathed.

“
Good. Then I’ve got an idea: Why don’t
you
take
your
clothes off. Slowly. And let me kiss every inch along the way.”

She grinned and reached for the little strap of her tank top. “Yes, boss.”