make it the absolute best?” I smirk, quirking a brow.
“If you kissed me under the mistletoe again,” she says confidently, looking up. I hadn’t even realized the bar had them hanging scattered along the ceiling, but I’m not complaining.
“I think I can do that.” I grin, stepping closer and wrapping an arm around her waist. Pulling her against me, I grasp the back of her neck until our lips collide. Last time, I went slow and cautious as I wasn’t sure how she’d react, but now I slide my tongue between her soft lips with fervor and taste her like I’d been dreaming of.
Sarah fists her hands in my shirt and hangs onto me as though I’m her lifeline. Little moans escape from her, and my entire body burns with electricity as she awakens a part of me that’s been dormant since we broke up. My cock presses against my jeans, and I know she can feel it by the way she pushes into me.
“Sarah…” I whisper desperately. Though we’re in the back of the bar, and it’s dimly lit, we don’t need to give the locals a show. “Come home with me tonight. Please,” I beg, then feather kisses along her jawline to her ear.
“Are you sure, Cole?” she asks as she tilts her head back, giving me access to her neck.
“I meant what I said earlier. I’d give anything to have one more night with you even if it shattered my heart all over again.”
“I don’t want to break your heart,” she admits. “But I’d give anything to be with you too.”
“Thank fuck,” I groan. “Let’s get out of here then.”
We don’t need to discuss this any further because now I know we want the same thing, consequences be damned.
After I pay our tab, I drive us to my house, and within ten minutes, we’re rushing in the front door and clawing at each other’s clothes.
“I still remember the way you taste, baby,” I tell her, nibbling her earlobe. “It’s been burned into my goddamn memory for years, and I never thought I’d get the opportunity again, so prepare for an all-nighter. I plan to eat your pussy before I fuck you over and over.”
“Holy hell, Cole.” She gasps with ragged breathing. “I almost forgot how much I loved your dirty talk.”
“Gonna remind you all night, sweetheart.” I flash her a wink, then remove her shirt. “Let me see you.”
She unclasps her bra, and her breasts fall into my palms. Though she’s just as beautiful as she’s always been, her body’s changed, and I love it.
“So goddamn stunning, Sarah. Your curves are so fucking hot.”
“You really think so?” she asks, and I hear the insecurity in her voice. “I became addicted to Chicago-style pizza, and it probably shows.”
I chuckle, shaking my head in disbelief. “Every inch of you is perfect.”
“Then that’s all that matters,” she confirms.
“I mean it…” I push. “You’re gorgeous, inside and out. Always have been.”
“I wanna see you now,” she tells me eagerly, lowering her fingers to my zipper. “All of you.”
“You will, sweet Sarah. But first…” I lift her up before I say another word and hold her in my arms. “We’re moving somewhere more comfortable.”
Chapter Five
SARAH
Sweet Sarah.
I haven’t heard that in six years.
Cole always called me that when we were making love, except he’d say it like he was starving for me and couldn’t get enough. Like he had to have me right then and there.
It made me feel so special and wanted again.
I can’t believe I ever gave this up for a career.
When I’m back in his arms, I know, without a doubt, my feelings—our connection—is still present.
Cole leads me to his bedroom and lays me down on the bed. He towers between my thighs, and I wrap my legs around him and pull him closer.
“I never stopped loving you,” I say honestly, feeling how hard he is against my stomach. “I don’t think I can. I’ve been in love with you since I was fifteen.”
“I’ve always loved you, Sarah. I meant it the first time I told you, and I mean it now. I’ve loved you for thirteen years.”
Tears well in the corner of my eyes, and I can’t stop the laughter from escaping. “This is crazy.”
He brushes his lips against mine. “I’m crazy in love with you.”
I arch my back as he lowers his mouth to my neck and palms my breast. Every cell in my body lights up as he caresses me while his touch heats my skin.
Cole leans