Chapter Twenty-Six

Cory

The next Monday finds us standing earlier than the weathered façade of the outdated inn, accompanied by Elliot. I’m shocked to see he’s already carrying detailed blueprints and has arrange an architect’s desk displaying sketches of the property.

“We are able to create a château aesthetic whereas additionally rising the variety of rooms,” he explains, finger tracing over the drawings. “The spa would match properly right here, and we might do standalone ballrooms nestled inside the gardens for occasions.”

“Handy,” I murmur, fastidiously finding out the plans. “What’s your estimate for completion time? And the general funds?”

Ben jumps in earlier than Elliot can reply. “Don’t fear, I’m protecting it.”

I shake my head. “We’re companions now on this enterprise and our relationship. I wish to contribute equally.”

Ben grins and nods. Although I really like that he’s making an attempt to purchase me the world, I need us to learn to share tasks not solely in our relationship but in addition as enterprise companions.

Looping my arm by his, I draw us nearer. “We’re doing this collectively, proper?”

“You’re completely proper, collectively.” He brushes a kiss over my temple.

“Then you definitely’ll need to let me pay my share,” I insist with a playful nudge.

He grins. “You’re proper. I’ve to learn to do that relationship factor higher.”

Elliot smiles at our alternate earlier than he begins to roll the blueprints.“Effectively, I’ll work up some strong estimates on timeline and funds. That is going to be one thing particular when it’s completed, but it surely would possibly take a few years to construct.”

I gaze up on the outdated inn, picturing the beautiful new constructing that can take its place. Not only a enterprise, however a legacy for us and our household.

As soon as we’re finished on the inn, we head to my condominium. I promised Ben lunch earlier than getting again to work. We might’ve gone someplace else to eat, however I need privateness for our dialog.And if one thing else got here out of this little reunion—like a kiss—I wouldn’t actually not object to it.

Final evening left me unhappy if I’m sincere. Dinner was beautiful, however dessert ought to’ve been me, served up on the desk for Ben to savor, not poached pears. All I needed in that second was at the least a nibble of Benedict, and I bought nothing.

As we enter my condominium, Ben shortly sheds his lab coat, revealing the sharp strains of his swimsuit beneath. The sight of him at all times a tad overdressed brings a smile to my face. “Ever considered going informal for work?” I tease, eyeing the knot of his tie, fingers itching to attract him nearer.

He narrows his eyes at me, a playful suspicion dancing of their depths. “What are you pondering?”

I chew my decrease lip, hesitating briefly, then boldly step into his area. My fingers discover the silky texture of his tie, and I take advantage of it to bridge the hole between us. “I consider,” I whisper, “you owe me a kiss.”

His arms slide to my hips, drawing me towards the arduous strains of his physique. The world narrows down to only the 2 of us, our lips colliding with a fervency that far surpasses our earlier encounters. His heat engulfs me, and a mild tug at my hair from his fingers sends a shiver down my backbone. The intimacy of the second has me urgent nearer, my arms wandering over his chest, feeling the regular rhythm of his coronary heart.

He pulls again ever so barely, our breaths mingling. The longing in his inexperienced eyes is palpable. “Cory,” he begins, voice ragged. “I didn’t come right here to—”

Reducing off his phrases with a mild contact to his lips, I whisper, “However I need you to.” The weak hope in my eyes is obvious. I pray he doesn’t flip me away.

His gaze searches mine. “Are you sure?”

With each fiber of my being, I nod. “Completely.”

The depth of his gaze has me trapped. Drawing me in, he cradles my face and our lips meet, a magnetic pull neither of us can resist. The world fades as he traces a path down my neck, setting my pores and skin ablaze. My pulse races below his contact, each nerve ending on hearth.

He nudges my shirt off my shoulders, pausing to understand the sight earlier than him. A startled gasp leaves me as his lips discover my collarbone, each kiss sending sparks all through my physique. With deliberate slowness, he undoes every button, revealing the fragile lace beneath. As he traces the sting together with his thumb, my physique arches towards him, searching for extra of his contact.

“Cease toying with me,” I whisper urgently, conscious of the little time we’ve got for us. “Ben…”

His eyes, stuffed with mischief and promise, make silent guarantees I hope he can accomplish proper now. Swiftly, he removes the final boundaries between us, leaving me weak and expectant. In a single fluid movement, he lifts me, carrying me to the ready mattress.

As he units me down, he hovers above, our our bodies shut, and our eyes lock once more. My breath catches, the emotion in his eyes so evident: a mix of uncooked ardour and deep love. Our lips reunite, arms exploring each inch, each curve. The heat from his pores and skin and the rhythm of his heartbeat resonates with mine.

He unclasps my bra, serving to me take it off. His arms swirl round my breasts, slowly, methodically, making me shiver. My nipples tighten till they ache. He bends to say one aspect together with his mouth, sucking the flesh, tormenting me together with his tongue. Needy moans depart my throat as he continues.

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