I stare up at the restaurant in wonder. I’ve been living in Broken Hill all my life, yet I’ve never been here before. Hell, I didn’t even know it existed. It’s freaking beautiful, and what’s more, it doesn’t look cheap. If I was just some chick he was wanting to score with, he would have taken me to McDonald’s, but he’s putting an effort in and I truly appreciate it.
We get through the door and Lukas gives the host his name. The place is packed and there are people waiting for tables yet we get seated straight away. My stomach clenches though I don’t know if it’s because of the butterflies or if it’s something else. People simply don’t get seated in a place like this straight away, so he either has friends in high places or he knows that host on a much deeper level.
I try to shake the thought from my head. It’s not as though he’s never been with someone else before. He’s a college football player. He probably has a longer list of conquests than Maxen does, meaning I should probably tread carefully. He’s definitely the kind of guy who could cause damage, but so far, he’s given me no reason to doubt him.
We take our seats and Lukas instantly beams across the table at me. “Tell me you’re not one of those chicks who are about to order a salad and only eat half because ‘you’re full.’”
“Screw that,” I laugh, glancing around the table for the menu. “I’m starving.”
Three hours later, he walks me back to my door, hand still in mine. “I had a really great night,” I tell him, leaning back against the closed door as he steps into my personal space and runs his fingers down my cheek as though it’s the softest skin he’s ever felt.
“So did I,” he murmurs. “I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, Brooke, but I really like you.”
I try to control my emotions, but it’s impossible and I beam up at him moments before his lips press down on mine, taking away any doubts that may have been circling my mind. Surely this is the real deal. It couldn’t get much better than this.
My hands find his chest before sliding up around his neck and allowing him to deepen the kiss. “Do you want to come inside?” I whisper, letting my lips brush over his.
Lukas pulls back ever so slightly so he can look down at me better. “Are you sure?” he questions, studying my eyes intently.
I nod as a slow smile spreads across my face and my hand falls from his neck. I turn the doorknob as I look up at him. “I’m sure.”
I step back into my home as Lukas steps with me. He’s been before but it was never like this. Tonight he’s leveling up and unlocking a new achievement. Tonight, he’s welcomed into my room, into the place that’s just for me, and I’m hoping that I’m right about him.
I’ve never been the girl who waits a few dates before getting lucky, but maybe that’s what my problem is. I give myself away too freely that perhaps the guys I’ve been with don’t respect me as they should, and I want this time to be different. I actually really like this one and I’d hate myself if I were to screw it up.
Lukas never once takes his hand off my body and I don’t even notice if Tora is home or not, all I know is that if I don’t get to my room soon, I might explode. The second my bedroom door closes behind us; Lukas grabs hold of me and lifts me up onto the edge of my dresser. My legs wrap around his waist and I grin against his lips.
He’s been a perfect gentleman all night always making sure I have exactly what I need, but behind closed doors, he’s more than happy to take charge and take what he needs. It’s exciting and raw, and what’s more, I freaking love it.
By the time we’re both spread out on my bed, catching our breaths, I’ve made up my mind; I’m definitely keeping this one.
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Lukas sneaks out of my room first thing in the morning for an early morning training session, but not before I straddled his waist and rode him until we were both completely and utterly spent.
We shower together and I struggle to keep my lips off his the whole time, but when we glance at the time and realize that he’s going to be late, we get our shit together.
I walk Lukas to the door and lean against the frame as I watch him walk out to his car. I let out a dreamy sigh. That really was an incredible night. I’ve never had a man treat me like such a lady before. He made me feel more valued and respected than I’ve ever felt in my life and then we get in bed and he makes me feel like the devil in all the best ways.