Chapter 32
Kian
Before I leave to pick up Ace, I walk into my backyard once more and look out at the view, appreciating it a little more than I ever have. My phone lights up just as I pick it up off the counter with an alert for my work email. Swiping it away, I slide the device into my pocket and head out.
When I knock on her door, it takes a minute for her to answer, and she smirks at me. “I figured you’d just walk right in, Mr. Savage.”
Raising a brow, I step into her house and swat her butt when she turns slightly. Ace yelps, and my cock stiffens.
Jesus.
There hasn’t been a minute today when I haven’t thought of her.
Worried about her. If she’s in pain. If she’s eating.
The woman has filled up space in my mind, and I don’t give a fuck about anything else.
I honestly can’t remember a single task I completed at work today because I was so distracted by Ace.
“I’m trying to be a gentleman, angel.”
She laughs softly, and my chest constricts. I could listen to that sound every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of it. As she tries to pick up a duffel bag from the floor, I reach out and snatch it from her, frowning at how small it is.
“This is it?” I ask.
“Yeah. I live thirty seconds from your house.”
When she reaches for her purse, I take that, too, and she shoots me an exasperated look. I wink at her, and a smile breaks out on her face.
Less than two minutes later, I pull up in front of my house, and I carry her things inside while she follows me.
“Are you cooking? Oh my God, it smells like steak.” She sounds like she’s really hoping to be right.
I chuckle and set her stuff on a bench in the living room, then reach for her hand.
“I figured you’d be tired tonight since you worked both jobs, so I came up with an idea on how we can unwind together, and you can get some relief on your leg.”
Gaze narrowed, she looks at me curiously. “Ohhh, we’re going to try something super kinky?”
The way this woman makes me laugh is like no one I’ve ever met. She says the most random, off-hand shit. She’s a light that I haven’t felt in so fucking long. If ever.
“We’ll definitely be doing some freaky stuff tonight, but first I want you to relax.”