Total pages in book: 121
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 118693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 593(@200wpm)___ 475(@250wpm)___ 396(@300wpm)
“No, but I am falling in love with her.”
“Isn’t that the same thing?”
I shrugged. “Maybe, I don’t know.”
The door opened and all three girls stepped out. Rory was still carrying Presley in her arms. My breath caught as I watched her gaze down at the baby. When she looked up, our eyes instantly met. The way she smiled had me fighting to keep my knees from giving out on me. I returned the gesture, then watched as she rocked back and forth, talking to a sleeping Presley.
Wes hit me on the back, drawing me out of my moment.
“Oh hell, yeah. You love her, Finn.”
I didn’t even bother to argue with him, because I knew he was right. Still, I had questions. Could you fall in love with someone that quickly? Was I capable of falling in love and being with one woman only? Yes, if it was the right woman and everything in me screamed Rory was the right woman.
My mother walked up and took Presley from Rory’s arms. Harmony said something that made Rory laugh, and heat coursed through my body.
Yes. I could fall in love—I already had. Seeing Rory holding my niece, I knew exactly what I wanted, and knew I would fight tooth and nail to get it.
Three hours later and I was beat. Rory had met everyone and they had all fallen in love with her. I hated that we had to keep our relationship a secret from her parents and hated that it was causing Rory so much stress.
“Hey, you,” I whispered against her ear while wrapping my arms around her. “You having fun?”
She leaned her body into mine, and I felt her heat instantly warm me. “I am. But I’m exhausted.”
Turning her to me, I placed my hand on the side of her face and gazed into her eyes. “Will you stay with me tonight?”
Her teeth sank into her lip. “Tonight?”
My heart pounded so hard in my chest I swore the whole damn bar could hear it. “Yes. Since we can’t go camping next weekend, I have an idea.”
Her face lit up, then she frowned. “I have work tomorrow.”
“I’ll make sure you’re at work on time.”
Her eyes searched my face as she thought about it. “Okay. I’ll stay with you tonight.”
I fist-pumped and pulled out my phone. “I need to call in a favor, so give me a couple minutes and we’ll leave.”
She nodded. “Can we stop by my place so I can grab stuff for work tomorrow?”
I winked. “Sure.”
The phone started ringing, so I quickly kissed her lips and walked outside.
“Your dog is fine, Finn. Stop calling to check up on him.” Regina stated.
Feeling my cheeks heat, I glanced back toward the bar. I would never admit to anyone how much I liked that damn dog. “I’m not calling to check up on him. I need a favor from you, Regina.”
“Because watching your dog while you’re at a Sox game wasn’t enough.”
I rolled my eyes. “I’m bringing Rory back to my place tonight.”
“O-kay. And should this be like some kind of news flash? I’ve seen you bring plenty of girls home before. I am surprised that you’re in a relationship this long, though. Then again, I really liked her from the little I spoke with her earlier today.”
“No, listen to me, Regina: She’s staying with me tonight. For the first time…our first time.”
Silence.
“You know, our first time being together.”
Then she laughed and said, “Good one, Finn. For a second there you had me believing you were bringing her home to sleep with her for the first time.”
“I am.”
More silence.
Regina cleared her throat. “No, seriously. You haven’t slept with her yet?”
“No. I’ve been waiting for the right time.”
Then it happened.
She screamed.
Loudly in my ear. “Oh my God! Finn! Do you mean to tell me you have been dating this girl for a month and you haven’t slept with her?”
“That’s what I’m telling you. Now, will you help me make it special for her?”
“Hell yes, I will! What did you have in mind?”
Rory
First time for everything
My hands were sweating as I rubbed them over my jeans again as we sat in the cab.
When Finn spoke, I jumped. “Did you get everything you needed?”
I nodded and forced out a “Yep.”
Oh gosh. Stop this, Rory. It’s not like you’ve never had sex before.
Peeking over to Finn, I watched his jaw muscles flex as he looked out the window. Is he nervous too? Maybe that’s why he waited so long to do this. No. That’s crazy. Why would a man like Finn be nervous about sex?
“You’re spinning your wheels over there, Éan.”
I loved his nickname for me. I’d never had one before, and him calling me Éan made me feel special. Especially knowing he’d picked it for a reason. A sweet reason.
The cab pulled up to Finn’s condo building. Handing the driver money, he said, “Keep the change, buddy.”