“We should go join the others before I do something reckless.” Like drag her somewhere quiet and finish what I started with that kiss.
This was new for her. I didn’t want to overwhelm her or scare her away. But the way I wanted her, the need I felt deep inside… it scared even me.
Harleigh had always been my weakness, but I didn’t think she’d ever realized the power she wielded over me.
Neither of us went to move though, unwilling to end the moment.
“Keep looking at me like that, B, and I’m not sure you’ll be prepared for what happens next.”
“Why?” She swallowed. “What will happen?”
Sliding my hand against her neck, I pushed her hair away and ran my thumb over the skin along her jaw. “You know.”
Her eyes flared with heat. No doubt with memories of last night. Of the moment she gave herself to me.
“I… you’re right.” She flushed. “We should go join them.”
She was too damn cute for her own good.
“Come on.” I grabbed her hand and tugged her into my side.
Zane’s brow quirked up as we approached our friends. Kye already had the disposable grill fired up, and Chloe had spread out the blankets.
“What is all this?” Harleigh asked.
“We’re having a barbecue. Isn’t that great?” Celeste grinned.
“That’s… where did you get all this from?” B glanced up at me.
“Don’t worry about it.” I dropped a kiss on the end of her nose and went to join the guys. But she grabbed my wrist and yanked me back to her.
“Nix, what did you do?”
Irritation flickered through me, but I stuffed it down. “I said don’t worry about it. Help the girls unpack the rest of the food.”
I shirked out of her grip and walked away, but I could feel her eyes burning into my back.
Tonight was supposed to be fun. It was supposed to be a chance to do something nice together. I didn’t want her to worry.
I didn’t want Harleigh to ever doubt this. Us.
But she knew me better than anyone.
She always had.