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“I really do love you so fucking much. I hope that you believe that.”

“I do, but I have to tell you: that shit hurt. You yelling at the top of your lungs in front of everyone that you were just using me hurt. I’m opening myself back up here for you to pull that mess twice, and I’m not okay with that. Me loving you doesn’t give you permission to humiliate me. You have no idea how big a risk I took on you the first go-around. I thought you were different from all the people over the years who have thought I’m property because they pay my salary.”

“I am different. All I can do is prove that every day.”

Diesel’s gaze dropped to the table. He shook his head and lifted his gaze again to meet Kuba’s stare. “The thought of never holding you again is one of the worst pains I’ve ever felt in my life. I love you so much, it makes me dumb, but I want this. I want us.”

Kuba was too overwhelmed by the entire situation to know how to react. “Me too.” He glanced toward the clock. “It’s midnight. We’ve slept all day.” His gaze moved back to Diesel. “How are you feeling?”

A smile exploded across Diesel’s face. “Fucking exhausted.”

Kuba stood. “Let’s go to bed.”

Diesel pushed to his feet. Hand in hand, they made their way to their bedroom, climbed into bed, and snuggled the way they used to do every night. Kuba had no idea how long they simply held each other in the dark before they fell asleep. It didn’t matter because no amount of time would ever be enough.

Chapter Fifteen

AlunchdatewithTory and his mom was a step forward. Diesel was nervous and couldn’t explain why. Maybe it had been his mom’s reaction when he confronted her about their relationship. He recognized how big of a deal this was for her. While sitting in the parking lot waiting for the pair to arrive, Diesel couldn’t do anything except stare at Kuba.

“I’m sorry for rushing you out of the house.”

Kuba played a game on his phone. “Don’t be. This is a huge step for Nova.”

He didn’t look like he had an ounce of anxiety going on inside his head, even though they were about to be seen in public together as a couple. Everyone knew they were more than client andbodyguard now. Kuba closed out his game and put his phone away. His calmness looked genuine.

“You’re brave as fuck. You know that, right?”

Kuba looked his way. The sight of his gorgeous dark eyes made Diesel’s heart skip a beat. “You just now figuring that out?”

A snort burst from Diesel.

Kuba smiled. “What? You knew I was cocky before you decided to keep me.”

Diesel couldn’t stop smiling. “I love you.”

Kuba leaned his way. “I love you too. Give me a kiss. I want those lips.”

Diesel chuckled as he shifted closer and kissed Kuba. As always, things turned heated fast. He couldn’t get enough of the way Kuba tasted. Diesel had to force himself to pull away. “I can’t meet my future stepmom with a hard-on.”

Kuba’s sexy laugh had Diesel’s stomach cramping with need. “Don’t worry. When we get home, I’ll fix you.”

“Tease.”

Kuba’s eyebrows shot up. “Don’t challenge me, baby. I’ll have you meeting Tory coated in cum.”

Damn, he would do it. Diesel needed to chill. Thankfully, his mom’s Volkswagen Beetle pulled into the parking spot on Kuba’s side.

Kuba glanced over and then looked back. He wore a huge smile. “Nova is so cute. This Tory woman better treat her right.”

Every second they were together, Diesel fell a little deeper in love with Kuba. He knew he had made the right decision. When they were together, there wasn’t a single doubt that Kuba loved him. They climbed out of the car at the same time. Nova and Tory did the same.

Diesel moved straight toward Tory and hugged her. She had no idea how thrilled Diesel was to meet her. He honestly hadn’t thought his mom would let him. “Holy shit.” He realized he probably shouldn’t have cursed. “Oops. Sorry, but you’re gorgeous. Mom didn’t warn me.” He pulled away. “I’m Diesel.”

She laughed. Her green eyes sparkled with good humor. She had freckles and red hair. Tory was every bit as beautiful as Diesel claimed. Wow. His mom had done well.

Tory playfully slapped his arm. “Me? Look at you two. You look just like your mom.” Her gaze moved between Kuba and Diesel. “I mean, dang. You two are stunning.”

Diesel blushed.