"Navy blue.Why?"
My tongue darts out to wet my lips."You're handsome in blue."
His warm chuckle melts me."You only find me hot in this color?"
I find his nipple through the shirt and pinch it.
"Fuck.Okay, follow me."He guides me inside, closes the door."Do I even want to know what's underneath that coat?"
"Why don't you find out?Open it."
"No.First, my present."
"Show it to me?"
"Count to thirty out loud, at an easy pace.When you're done, you can remove the blindfold."
"But—"
His finger presses against my lips."Do it, Alex."
The way he says my name in that rich timbre makes me wet instantly.Not wanting to seem too desperate, I start counting.
"One...Two..."
Footsteps retreat left, toward the kitchen.
"Three...Four..."
I continue until: "Thirty!"
The blindfold disappears, and I gasp at the sight before me.
"Oh...My...God!"
A trail of red rose petals creates a path across the hardwood floor, disappearing around the corner toward the hall.My heart starts to race.
"Cole?"
Then piano music fills the air.
"Is he...?"
I rush forward, but freeze in the doorway.My heartbeat creates its own wild rhythm at the sight of my sexy man sitting at the piano, playing.When he sees me, he rises, and I drink in every detail – black leather shoes, perfectly tailored navy suit, white shirt with the top buttons undone, freshly trimmed beard.He sends me a subtle wink that makes my knees weak.
"You're playing?"
"Yeah, I decided it was time.And I wanted you to hear it first."
Tears fill my eyes as the significance hits me.I swallow hard, trying to maintain composure.
"Are you ready for the rest?"
He takes my hand, bringing it to his lips.A moan escapes as his stubble tickles my skin.
"In the past, you and I communicated our feelings by sharing songs, so I selected a special one for you.Want to hear?"
"Of course," I breathe.
