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of course I feel it. It’s there pulsing, reminding me every day how my body responds to you, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. I work for you.”

“Don’t care.” I kiss her cheek. “We can do this. We can have it all.” I kiss her other cheek.

“What happens when you decide you’re done with me? What then? I’m left without you and without a job. I can’t do that. I’m sorry.” She removes her legs from around my waist and her hands from around my neck. I don’t stop her. I want to. Fuck, do I want to. I want to grab her and kiss the hell out of her until she admits we can do this. I don’t. It’s too much, too soon. I’ve come to terms with this. She needs time. I’ll be here, waiting for her to catch up. She’s worth the wait.

Logan climbs out of the pool and starts to get dried off. Knowing she needs a little time, I swim a few laps, trying to give my cock time to deflate. Holding her like that has me hard as steel.

I finish my laps and climb out. Logan is sitting on her lounge chair, sunglasses on, reading her Kindle. I run the towel through my hair, but don’t bother with my body. Instead, I lay the towel down on the lounger and opt to let the sun dry me.

We sit in silence for so long I eventually drift off to sleep. I wake up to Logan standing over me, shaking my shoulder, trying to wake me up. “We’ve been out here for a while now, and it looks like rain. Let’s go inside. I’ll make us some lunch.”

Because I would follow her anywhere, I stand, grab her hand and hold tight as we walk back to the house. I thought she would try to pull away, but she doesn’t. I know she’s fighting her feelings, so I will continue to show her she’s what I want.

Instead of letting her make us lunch, I help her. I make us both a turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato while Logan cuts up some watermelon. She takes a seat at the island and I slide in next to her. “So it’s supposed to start raining. What do you say we spend the rest of the day watching movies?” I suggest.

Glancing at me, she raises her eyebrow. “What kind of movies?” she asks.

“I’m up for anything, you choose.”

“Really, you’re just going to let me pick? What if I pick a chick flick?” she questions.

“I’ll watch every minute of it. I just want to spend time with you.”

“Kacen—”

“Stop, I heard what you said earlier. I just don’t agree. I think we owe it to ourselves to see where this could go. I know you need time to think about it. I’ll give you all the time you need. I’ll be here when you’re ready.”

“So what, you’re just going to hold out for me? Not dating other people?” she asks.

My hand caresses her cheek. “Baby, you’re all I see. There has been no one since you, and there will be no one after.”

“You’re awful confident.”

“Yes. I know how I feel, what I want. I fight for what I want. Waiting is not really my thing, but I can wait for you. I will wait for you to catch up to where I am.”

Chapter 29

Logan

“Okay, so movie. You make the popcorn and I’ll pick,” I say as I stand and head toward the media room.

“Living room,” Kacen calls out to me.

“What?”

“Living room, I want to watch it in there instead of the media room.”

I don’t ask him why. I make my way to the living room and pull up Netflix. I surf through the options. I want something we can both enjoy. When I see Top Gun, I know that’s the one. It’s the best of both worlds. My dad and brother love this movie.

Kacen comes in carrying a huge bowl of popcorn just as a loud crack of thunder hits. Not far behind is the downpour of rain hitting against the windows.

“I love curling up with a good book or movie when it’s storming.”

“Yeah? I’m not much of a reader, but I’ve been known to watch a movie or two. What’s our feature presentation?”

“Top Gun.”

“Seriously? You have to be the coolest chick ever!” he says enthusiastically.

“Yeah, yeah.” I grin at him. “Hit the lights.”

He hands me the bowl of popcorn and a bottle of water. After turning off the lights, he sits