Page 76 of Completely Captivated
“Ignore her.She was out in the forest last night, sacrificing innocent animals, so she’s in an especially good mood today.”Aaron’s gaze shifted between Allie and me, clearly confused after stepping into this crazy conversation.“Are you ready for coffee and breakfast?”
“I am so ready.”He looked relieved at the abrupt change in subject.“I’m also ready for our date tonight.Can we start early?”
“Sure.What time did you have in mind?”
He looked at his watch.“How about 7:10 a.m.?”
I glanced at the clock.“You’re giving me a whole two minutes to get ready?That’s so generous of you.”Aaron leaned down and kissed me.Thoroughly.Deeply.Panty-meltingly.
“You two are sick and sweet,” Allie grumbled.“She can leave at two o’clock today, and I’ll cover the store alone until closing.”
“Allie, you’re the best.After Christa.”Aaron lifted his cup.“To Allie, for saving the day.”
“Yeah, yeah.My standing threat is still valid.”
“No need to worry.I’ll take good care of her.”Aaron turned to me and waggled his eyebrows.
We had breakfast together, with me jumping up between bites to help fill the many to-go orders.“Okay, where were we?”
“I was just about to ask how your catering plans are shaping up.Any progress on that front?”
“You know, that was originally my goal, but I’ve changed my mind.I really enjoy what I’m doing now.I love baking new treats, trying new recipes, and having the final say in how creative I want to be.I’m considering expanding this business rather than morphing it into something else entirely.”
“I hope that expansion includes hiring more help so you and Allie can take off at the same time in the future.”
“That is priority number one on my list.”
“Glad to hear that.Okay, I’m off to work now.”
“You work on Saturdays?”I cut my eyes sideways at him.
“I do now.I’ll pick you up at your apartment at three.Is that enough time?”He stood and pulled me into his arms, effectively changing the subject.
“Plenty.I can hardly wait.”I rose on my tiptoes to kiss him goodbye.
His fingers weaved through my hair, gripped it at my scalp, and tilted my head to the side.Then he deepened the kiss, his tongue sliding along mine.He was making a promise of more to come and curling my toes with anticipation.
I didn’t want to spoil his big plans for us tonight, but I hoped he wasn’t taking me to a movie.We’d end up calling Allie to bail us out of jail.
By 1:59, I’d finished everything I could possibly do to help Allie with closing time chores.I rushed home to shower and change clothes.Aaron sent a text saying to wear something “nice and sexy, with fuck-me-hard-all-night-long heels.”I was glad we were on the same page with that, at least.
When he arrived, my overnight bag was packed, my expected heels were strapped securely on my feet, and I was more than ready to spend the rest of the day and night with him.
I opened the door for him, and he looked down at my small bag.He fought the cocky grin that threatened to break free.
“Are you planning to spend the night with me?”
“Yes, I am.”My voice was steady and unwavering, daring him to deny me.
“Mrs.Rivers, I’m appalled at you.You must think I put out on the first date.”
“You do, and you will again tonight.”
He threw his head back, roaring with laughter, and swept me up in his arms.“For you—anything you want.I’m your genie, and you have an unlimited number of wishes.”
“Careful.You’ll spoil me, showering me with so much love like this.I’ll start to expect the same special treatment every day.”
“Is that your first official wish?”
