Page 31 of Torque & Tinsel: Summit Hill Vipers
“That’s a relief.” I take a sip of coffee. “It’s been a long day.”
“Sure has,” he agrees. “I’m about to head to bed.”
“Same.”
Noelle joins us, smiling at Storm. “Thanks for taking us all in.”
“You’re family now, Noelle. We take care of our own.”
“I see that.” She leans into me, and I slip an arm around her shoulders.
“Your sister get settled into a room with Ainsley?”
“Yes. They took some food with them, and I think they’re going to crash soon.”
That’s my plan. “I could use some sleep.”
“Me too.” Noelle yawns. “Why does it always feel like the cold zaps everything out of you?”
“Don’t know, but it’s true. Let’s go, beautiful.”
We say goodnight to Storm and take the stairs, nearly stumbling into the room. We drop onto the bed and kick off our shoes. I pull her into my chest and close my eyes.
I’m out so fast I don’t remember saying a word.
THE FOLLOWING EVENING, I pull Noelle underneath a sprig of mistletoe. “Look up, baby.”
She laughs, and it’s a warm, sweet sound. “You bought some.”
I sure did. Along with our trucks, the city cleared the roads in record time. Not everything was restored, but it would be soon. I left briefly to pick up a few things from the store, including all the ingredients for Noelle’s famous hot cocoa, some holiday decorations, and the mistletoe.
The clubhouse was looking festive, but I only had eyes for Noelle.
“Are you going to kiss me, handsome?”
I didn’t reply, just lowered my head and hungrily devoured her lips, never able to get enough of this woman, her mouth, or her delicious taste.
She was the one. I planned to ask her to marry me soon, but I wanted to surprise her first.
This might just be the silliest thing I’ve ever done for a woman, but for Noelle, I’d do anything.
Even if it means donning a red suit and shouting ho-ho-ho.
I’ll probably have to face screaming kids calling for Santa, but it’s worth it to see a smile on my ol’ lady’s face. I’ve got a Santa suit stashed nearby, and I plan to show her just how jolly an elf I can be. I’ll sprinkle tinsel, hand out candy canes, and join in the festive season.
And later, when we’re alone, I’ll devour my holiday treat.
Right between her thighs, where I can’t imagine I’ll taste anything better this holiday season.
