13 HAYESThe door slams shut behind us, and I press Maren against it.
It’s like the tension that’s been building all night has finally burst, and we’re helpless against it. I’m helpless against it. I’ve wanted this for so long, and the moment her mouth met mine in the elevator, I knew she wanted this too. So to be here now, to know what’s coming next, it’s almost too much to handle.
Almost.
I bring my hands to her hips and drag her body closer so we’re pressed tightly together. She lets out a little sound of surprise when she feels how hard I am. And believe me, I’m hard enough to pound nails.
Fuck. Slow down, Hayes.
I press my forehead to hers and draw a breath, my voice raspy as I say, “Dove.”
She touches my jaw, tilting my mouth back down to hers. “More.”
I groan and give in, kiss
