Chapter 10
Payton
As soon as I shut the door, I press my forehead against it, breathing in deep. I can’t believe this is real. He wants to see me again. Not only that, but it feels like there was so much more behind that kiss just now. There wasn’t just passion, but there was a deeper connection.
“You like him, don’t you?”
That’s the second time Chassie has startled me. I had no idea she came home last night. That means she must’ve heard everything. Wonder if she saw our clothes everywhere before I cleaned them up. I was walking around with my tits hanging out and not a clue she was here.
“I plead the fifth,” I say, turning and smiling.
I can’t keep it off my face. I’ve never felt this way before.
Not even when I first started dating Callum.
There’s something about Cage that just feels different.
It’s easy with him. We talked a lot last night and I never once felt any judgment from him.
Then there’s the sex. And it’s un-fucking-believable.
He’s a wild one, that’s for sure. And my starved little soul loves every minute of it.
“Well, I don’t need the details because I heard every second of it last night, but I just want to say one thing.
” And I’m guessing by the serious look on her face that she’s worried.
“He’s a Savage Knight. They’re known for being total players.
So, I’m all about you having your fun, but just be careful, Pay.
You’ve already been through enough shit. I don’t want to see you get hurt.”
I know she doesn’t, and I love her for that, but my gut is telling me that there’s something deeper brewing between me and Cage.
If it was just about the sex, I’d have figured he’d get in, get off, and get out.
But he keeps wanting to stay and linger.
And then there was that kiss… I felt it in my soul.
It may have been the best kiss of my life.
Better than my first. Better than when I was standing on the altar.
Better than every single one I’ve ever had.
“I won’t let myself get hurt, Chass. Right now, I’m just trying to have a good time.”
It doesn’t look like she quite believes me. But even I know that it’s not fully the truth.
“I need to go get ready for work.”
I leave her and rush back to my room, reaching for my phone to check the time.
Unknown Number: I can’t fucking wait to see you tonight. Here’s the address: 25 Mountain Pass up in Rikota. And make sure your friends drive so they can get back home. I plan on keeping you tonight.
And there go those dancing little butterflies, fluttering in my belly. I’m definitely getting feelings for this guy.
Me: Is that so? Who says I’ll let you?
As soon as I hit send, I dart into the bathroom to get ready for work. I’m already running behind, but it’s Saturday and Mr. Segwell isn’t in town, so he won’t even realize. Thankfully, I have tomorrow off, so I can stay all night with the wolf. I can stay for as long as he wants to keep me.