“Zander…”
“Holly…”
We spoke at the same time.
I laughed, my heart ten times lighter than it had been when we left the restaurant.
“You first,” he said.
I took in a big breath and let it out before I trusted myself to speak. “You were right. I got so caught up in my own crap that I forgot the true meaning of the holiday.”
He let his head roll back to rest against the padded seat of the carriage. “What’s the true meaning of the holiday, then?”
“I think for me, it’s love.” I held his gaze, staring deep into his eyes. I could fall for him if I let myself. He was the whole package: gorgeous, kind, and intelligent.
“Someone famous once said ‘All you need is love.’” His lips split into a smile.
“I think that was the Beatles,” I teased.
He pulled me close, and I turned my body, practically setting myself in his lap. “Are you going to argue with the Beatles?”
“Are you going to kiss me again?” I asked.
He nodded, wrapped his arms around me, and tugged me against his chest.
10
ZANDER
Ihadn’t planned on seducing her in the carriage my brother would use for his wedding transportation, but I was too far gone to care. The way she nestled into me with her leg hooked over mine and her hand on my chest drove every thought out of my head except one: Make her mine.
She slid her hand under my shirt. The feel of her fingers on my bare skin made me desperate to claim her. I’d known from the moment I saw her, she was special. Now I knew just how special she was. She was meant to be mine, and I was meant to be hers.
My cock hardened, and I reached down to adjust myself. She climbed onto my lap, straddling my legs between her thighs. I put my hands on her hips to keep her still.
“You’re driving me crazy, Holly. You keep that up and I won’t be able to hold back.”
Her bright smile flashed in the dim light. “What if I don’t want you to hold back?”
“Are you sure?” I needed to know she was as into this as me. Fuck, I wanted her. Wanted her so much I could almost feel the tight walls of her pussy clench around me. Could almost taste her arousal on my tongue.
“I’m sure, Zander.” Her arms went around my neck, and she ground into my hips.
Fuck. I slid my hand past the waistband of her pants and squeezed her ass. The tiny moans coming from the back of her throat just urged me on.
“I don’t want to rush, but I don’t know how much time we have. Someone could stop in any minute to check on the horses.”
“Wait. This isn’t your barn?” She pulled back just enough for me to catch the hesitation in her eyes.
“No, it belongs to a buddy of mine.” I tried not to laugh at the shock on her face.
“Then we’d better hurry.” Her fingers fumbled with my belt.
Committed to seeing this through, I tugged her shirt over her head. Damn, she was beautiful. Her skin was smooth and soft. I traced a path down her neck and over the swell of each breast.
“You take my breath away,” I whispered.
“I want to feel you inside me, Zander.” She pushed my pants down.