[Ryder]
"I want you now!" I growled, my eyes darkened as I stared down at Jersey. Her lips were parted, those brown eyes telling me that she wanted me as much as I did. But I needed her to say it. I needed her to permit me to.
No matter how much I pretended not to want those words she came here to say. I f*****g needed it. I've been blaming myself so badly for Vanessa's miscarriage. I mean no matter how much I twist it. It felt like it could have been avoided if I hadn't left her side.
But this woman right in front of me never f*****g fails to amaze me. I could see the worry in her eyes when she walked in here. The way she clenched her fist, trying to make me understand that it wasn't my fault.
"Then take me, Ryder. If you want me, take me. I'm all yours!" Her sweet melodic voice dragg
