Page 87 of No Need to Run
His hand tightens on my arm.
I part my lips, and the kiss turns deeper. Hungrier.
I whimper into his mouth… and something in him snaps.
Suddenly, he’s not holding back. He’s devouring me, tasting and exploring my lips like he’s been dying for this. Like he’s trying to understand something he can’t quite grasp.
I respond eagerly, matching his passion. Letting him know how much I want this. How much I wanthim.
When we finally part, it’s slow and reluctant.
Our breaths are uneven. The space between us is charged.
Drew looks slightly dazed.
He drags a hand through his hair like he’s trying to piece himself back together. Like something just shifted.
A smile curls my lips.Finally.
I hated waiting, but that kiss was worth it.
Then I step back, needing distance before I do something foolish. Something I can’t take back. Like throwing him in my car, taking him home, and never letting him leave.
Okay, I wouldn’t do that. Only because Sebastian and Ivy would notice he’s missing.
“Thanks for the lovely night, Drew.”
“Um… yeah.”
Adorable. I love it when he’s flustered.
He watches as I slip into the driver’s seat, his gaze lingering like he’s not ready for this to end.
“Buckle up,” he says, his voice still raspy. “And… text me when you get home. So I know you’re safe.”
“I will.”
He closes the door.
I roll the window down as I start the car. “I’ll talk to you soon.”
“Okay.” He leans down... and presses a soft, gentle kiss to my lips.
I close my eyes, not wanting it to end. But he pulls away before he loses control again.
“Be safe.” He pats the door, then steps back.
I lift my hand in a small wave, my lips still tingling as I shift the car into reverse.
As I pull away, I glance in the rearview mirror.
He’s still there, standing exactly where I left him, watching me.
My smile deepens as I turn onto the road, the night stretching out ahead of me.
Everything is falling into place.
Exactly as I planned.
