Gary screamed, stood, and twirled around. “What the fuck are you doing here?”
“I’m taking care of my woman. I’d like to know what you’re doing here. You’re not supposed to come to this house.”
“She’s not yours,” he screamed.
Nate held his hand out. “Come here, baby.”
She walked around Gary and grabbed Nate’s hand.
“Do you see this, Gary?” Nate held up their hands. “She’s mine, and you need to come to terms with it because it isn’tgoing to change.”
“You bastard. You can’t just walk in here and take her. I’ve been helping her with her mother for months.”
Nate shrugged. “Shit happens.”
Gary glared at her. “You know he’ll get sick of you eventually and throw you away. I’d never do that to you. I’ll be here to take care of you when you’re free of this asshole.” He turned and stormed out of the house.
Nate let go of her hand, walked to the door, and locked it. “Let’s get you fed.”
She wrung her hands together in front of her. “I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Why don’t you just head back to the hotel after we eat? I’m sure you’ve had enough of the drama.”
She swallowed when he grabbed her hand and pulled her over to a kitchen chair. He sat, pulled her between his legs, and held on to her hips to keep her steady.
“We need to get something straight. I know we haven’t talked about us.”
“Us?” she asked in confusion.
Nate narrowed his eyes. “Don’t interrupt me, baby.”
She nodded.
“When you opened the door that first time, I felt an instant attraction. I want to know how you felt.”
She set her hand on his shoulders. “Oh, well… I think you’re the most handsome man I’ve ever seen.”
He smiled. “Thank you. I think you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.”
She wrinkled her nose. “That can’t be true. I’m plain with brown hair and eyes.”
“Don’t ever say that again. I won’t ever lie to you.”
Tessa patted his chest. “I’m sorry I made you mad.”
“You didn’t. Baby, your long, soft hair reminds me of this chocolate that I love, and your eyes are a light brown in a shadeI’ve never seen before but close to topaz. You’re the perfect size for me.”
She snorted. “I’m short. The top of my head barely makes it to your collarbone.”
“I know, and I love it.”
She started chewing on her bottom lip. “What do you want from me?”
Chapter Five
“I want everything,” he said and then watched her expressions. At first, she looked confused, then happy, and then apprehensive.
“What does that mean exactly?” she asked.
He lifted her. “Spread your legs, baby. I want you to sit on my lap facing me so we can talk.”