Chapter 68

Besides, Deke seemed to want him here, almost like a security blanket. If she wanted to lull Deke and encourage him to open up to her, spill his secret, saying no to Luc wasn’t a wise option.

Not that he was a hardship. She might love Deke with everything in her heart, might have even fallen for him when she was seventeen and barely able to process the unruly demands he pushed her body into feeling. But if keeping Luc here somehow enabled Deke to stay with her, it was a small price to pay. Besides, she adored the sexy, sultry chef. His way with words—and hishands—were always sublime.

Kimber wiggled, shifting, testing. “I’m sore, but not too sore. If you’re gentle…”

“For you, sweetheart, yes.”

“Um, I need a quick bathroom trip first.” She definitely felt every one of those ten hours of sleep in her very full bladder.

“Of course. I’ll wait. Impatiently,” he teased. “But I’ll wait.” She dropped a kiss of thanks on his cheek and rolled to her other side, intending