And that thought was so very dangerous, but I moaned softly and gave into another spectacular kiss from my fake boyfriend.
TUCKS
There was nothing better than having Dani in my arms. Fucking hell, I was so gone for this woman. She was just perfect. Prickly and sarcastic and amazing and wonderful and witty and just freakingperfect.
And she tasted like a dream. I couldn’t wait to get my hands and my mouth on every part of her body, but even as we consumed each other, I knew we weren’t having sex tonight. We had to draw a boundary until we were both clearheaded. I didn’t want her to have any regrets when I finally had her underneath me or on top of me or whatever she wanted.
She tangled her hands in my hair, her nails scraping against my scalp, making my entire body shudder. My good intentions were momentarily forgotten. Then Pucks barked and I broke the kiss as he weaseled his way between our legs.
“Did your dog just cockblock us?” she asked. She put her hand to her lips and laughed. “I cannot believe I just said that.”
I snorted. “I mean, I guess.” I glanced down at Pucks. His tongue was lolling out as he looked at both of us, those adorable puppy-dog eyes on full display. “You are not helpful, mister.”
Dani laughed again and reached down to scratch his ears. I already missed her hands on me, dammit.
“He was being boxed out of snuggles and not happy about it.”
Which just made Dani smile. I loved making this woman smile.
“I guess we can’t have that. He goes to sleep soon, right? Don’t dogs sleep most of the day?”
She looked so carefree and glowing. So at ease. And after the irritation with her dad being at the arena and the chaos at Tipsy, I loved seeing her relaxed. I’m sure the booze helped, too.
“They do sleep a lot. How about we head in?”
She linked her arm with mine and was already tugging me toward the door, Pucks close behind.
“Go lay down,” I said, when we walked back into my condo.
“If you insist? But that’s quite demanding of you.” She smirked.
I returned her smirk. “I was talking to Pucks.” Reaching down, I removed his collar and leash. “Go, buddy.”
But Pucks just stood between Dani and me, looking back and forth at us, his tongue out again.
She laughed. “He really knows how to lay on the charm, doesn’t he?” She scratched his ears when he scooted closer to her. He was no dummy, butting his head against her hand for more attention.
“Don’t be so shameless, Pucks.”
Her eyes sparkled as she gave him more scratches. “You’re cute and you know it. Just like your owner.”
“You think I’m cute?” I asked. She rolled her eyes, that smile still on her lips. “He’s going to shed all over you.”
“Is this your way of getting me out of my clothes?” Her voice dropped and went straight to my dick.
I raked a hand through my hair. “Fucking hell, Dani,” I rasped out.
“Isn’t that what you want? We didn’t come here first just to let Pucks out, did we?”
I twined my fingers with hers, tugging her closer. “Are you accusing me of getting you here under false pretenses?”
Her expression turned serious. “You would never.”
“You tempt me beyond reason,” I admitted, wrapping our linked hands behind her back so she was pressed flush against me. Her widened gaze told me she could feel how hard I was for her.
“You should do something about that,” she said, rocking her hips against me. I shuddered out a groan.
“We’re going to kiss and snuggle tonight, but nothing more than that, okay? No matter how much I want to spread you out on my bed and feast on every inch of you.”
