Cautious (11 page)
Misty walked over and hugged her sister. Amanda put her face in Misty's shoulder and sobbed. "It's going to be okay, Mandy. You are still welcome to stay here for as long as you need."
"
Why are you being so nice to me? I don't deserve it."
"No, you don't." Misty laughed and held her sister out at arm's length. "But you're my sister and that's more important than any man, especially someone like Richard."
Amanda chuckled and wiped her tears. "God he really is a dick isn't he?"
"Yes," Misty said. There was a loud knock on the door, startling her. She wasn't expecting anyone until tomorrow morning. She answered the door and was greeted by Aaron grabbing her around the waist and kissing her deeply. There was no hesitation on her part. She eagerly kissed him back, going pliant in his arms, giving all of herself to him. When he finally released her she said, "Is it tomorrow morning already?"
Aaron smiled. "Did you really believe I was going to go all night without you?"
"What about your sister? I thought you had to go see her," Misty said closing the door behind him.
"I already did," Aaron said stopping mid-step. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you had company."
"It's okay." Misty put her arm around his waist and smiled at him. "Everything is fine now."
"Glad to hear it." He smiled at Amanda. "Good to see you again."
"Hey, Aaron." Amanda smiled. "I'll leave you two alone." She excused herself and left the room.
"So, what's up with her?" Aaron asked pulling Misty around to his front and hugging her.
"Richard reacted exactly like I expected him to and Mandy is on her own again. She apologized and I told her she could stay here."
"I'm proud of you, Misty. I know how hurt you were over this."
"She's my sister. I can't turn my back on her. Besides, it's because of you that I was able to forgive her so easily."
"Me?"
"Yeah." Misty nodded. "
Knowing I have you in my life, knowing that you love me, it makes everything else seem not so important. I truly hope that Mandy can find someone who'll love her and her baby."
"Have I told you before how amazing you are?"
"No. Never."
Aaron cupped her face in his hands. "God I love you so much," he whispered before sliding his tongue between her lips and into her mouth.
Hearing those words again put a smile on her face. She'd never tire of hearing them and she really hoped he would never tire of saying them. "What about your sister? Is everything okay?"
"Yes. Apparently she had a cancer scare recently and now has a new outlook on life. She wants to bury the hatchet and start over."
"That's good right?"
"Yeah, that's good. But what's better is that
I have you."
"And what do you plan to do with me now that you have me?"
"Love you forever," he said seriously, with no hint of teasing or playfulness in his voice.
Misty's breath caught in her throat. He'd said forever. She wanted forever with him and she was determined that if he asked for it she would give it to him, no questions asked. She took his hand and led him to her room. "Stay with me tonight?"
"I'll stay with you every night, baby. All you have to do is ask."
About the Author
Elizabeth
wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills and relationship techniques have helped hundreds of others find their mojo. After earning a master’s degree in secondary education from UNC, she worked abroad teaching English, bar-tended at late night clubs in Chicago, and continues various philanthropy projects that focus on empowering women. But she always returned to writing. Though she’ll forever be a free-spirit at heart, she now lives in Los Angeles with her two dogs. If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her reading, watching reality television, or indulging in her unhealthy addiction to rock concerts.
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