His eyes closed and a deep growl rumbled in his chest. “I would’ve beat the f**k out of him.”
“Why would you have done that?” My heart thundered relentlessly, waiting to hear his answer.
“Because,” he answered slowly. “I’ve wanted you for so long and now I have you. I don’t want anyone f*****g that up. You’re the only woman who looks at me like I’m more than what I am.”
Snuggling into his bed, I let his hand go and ran my hands through his dark blond hair. His breathing deepened and I knew he was steadily falling asleep. I pressed my lips to his and breathed him in, closing the distance. “You are more, Evan. And just so you know, you wouldn’t have found me in the locker room with anyone else. I’m not interested in anyone but you.” Ever so gently, I slid off the bed. “Good night.”
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