Chapter 34

He buckles me into the passenger seat of his car, leaning in to kiss me tenderly once more, his green eyes alive and sparkling. Jake can’t seem to stop kissing me, and I have no complaints; after a year of being crazy for him, I don’t want him to stop. I’ve not seen him this happy and carefree for a long time, not since the first time he kissed me.

Had I really been torturing him all that time?

My heart lurches at the thought as he closes my door and comes around to slide into his sleek, powerful car in an effortlessly graceful maneuver.

“Your place for a change of clothing, I guess?” He runs his fingers down the thigh of my red satin dress, his pupils dilating. “I forgot to tell you how amazing you look in this, by the way. I practically passed out when I saw you.”

“You’re so easy,” I giggle, watching his lips part as he raises his eyebrow and winks at me.

“Can’t help it, Bambina. You’re sex on legs; this dress only emphasizes that fact.” He throws me