As ludicrous as it was, my mind couldn’t fathom waiting another moment, not even the five minutes or less it would take to get to my apartment. I was blind to everything other than the fact that I needed him-his touch, his strength and caresses, his sweet words. All I knew was that we were finally, finally touching like I needed, like I’d been starving for. I purposely overlooked the irrationality of making love in an elevator. Nico’s hands and mouth were greedy and unrelenting. I know this is unusual! But I’m not afraid of taking chances and trying new things obviously neither are you if you’re reading my book ? I’ve included both so that you, the reader, can choose the chapter which matches your comfort level/preference. The second version of Chapter 22 describes an “open door” love scene where the specifics of the scene are provided. The first describes a “closed door” love scene where specifics of the scene are minimal. When I was down to my sports bra, I moved as though to pull it off, but he stilled my movements, slipped his finger under the elastic, made a single cut, then tore it in two.ĭear Reader-I’ve included two versions of Chapter 22 in this book.

His hands pawed at me, and his mouth captured mine for quick kisses. His eyes burned brighter with each opened layer, roughly pulling them from my shoulders then discarding them on the floor. In all it took him maybe fifteen seconds. Nico, with a force that was as hurried as it was careful, dissected first my sweater, then my other sweater, then my shirt. I opened my mouth to object, but was too late. “I’m cutting your clothes off.” He reached for the first tie and batted my hands away. I only had a moment before I recognized his intent, eyeballing the large pocket knife in his hand. Abruptly, as though suddenly struck by genius, he grinned then reached into his back pocket. “It’s actually three shirts and sports bra.” “Elizabeth.” He brought my hands behind my back, held me in place. I tried to reinitiate my assault, but he bowed away and caught my wrists. Friends Without Benefits (Knitting in the City #2)(56)

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