109. Natalie

Chapter 109

Natalie

I keepmy thighs clenched together while I wait for Luke to round the back of the car.

I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed an event as much as I did tonight.

Luke might be an obstinate jock half the time, but he’s easy to be around. He makes everything… fun.

But the look in his eyes a second ago has me thinking about a different sort of fun.

A less civilized sort of fun.

The door across from me opens, and I swallow.

Luke has taken off his jacket, leaving him in just his button-down. The top buttons are still undone, and the urge I’ve had to lick his neck since I first saw him hasn’t decreased. But now he’s rolled his sleeves up too.

I don’t know why that’s so hot. But I’d be willing to fund the research to find out.

One long, muscular leg stretches into the back seat, then the rest of him follows.

Luke doesn’t waste time shutting the door and buckling his seat belt, and suddenly the SUV feels like a tiny sports car.

The air between us is heavy and thick with need. And I hear it in his voice when Luke tells the driver we’re ready.

I keep my eyes forward, not sure how to handle myself, but then Luke drapes his suit jacket over my lap.

“Since you’re cold.”

His words are quiet, barely audible over the soft classical music the driver has playing.

I turn my head to look at Luke as we pull away from the curb, away from the bright lights at the front of the building.

We’re still downtown, and there are headlights in every direction, but the darkness that settles in the interior of the vehicle feels profound.

Luke sets his hand on the small section of the seat between us.

And my heart starts to beat faster.

Because I never said I was cold.

I’m the opposite. I’m on fire.