Something Forever(63)

“Thank you!” I smiled. Countless “congrats” later, Max and I were asked to be at the center of the room. After a quick speech from Matthew, everyone grabbed a plate for the buffet that was set up at the back of the room. The room was decorated with silver and white balloons, paper decorations of wedding bells, and a banner that read “Congratulations to Jenna and Max”. I hadn’t noticed them until now. I was too busy being shocked.

“Good afternoon, babe.” Max kissed my cheek. The feel of his soft lips made me want more. I inhaled a deep breath and tried to maintain my sex drive, but it wasn’t helping. Max’s hand was caressing my back. And when no one was watching us, he would slip it down to my ass.

“Max.” I jerked a little, leading his hand to the front.

Max nipped my ear, and then he huffed a low growl against my ear. “I can’t help it. I don’t like our agreement. I haven’t been able to touch you in five days. That’s a long time.”

“A deal is a deal. It’s killing me, too.” I licked the side of his ear to tease him back.

After we ate, Max and I opened our gifts together. Many of the items were from our registry, even though we didn’t register for much since I was moving into Max’s place.

“I have something to show you,” Max said after most of our co-workers had left the party.

“What do you need to show me, Mr. Knight?”

“It requires you to go to my office.”

I narrowed my eyes at him. “Does it now? Are you sure it’s not a trick to get me to break our deal?”

“I wouldn’t dare, but I bet you would break it if you had the chance. Seriously, Jenna, I do need to show you something.” Max stood up and offered me his hand.

“Okay. I’ll walk beside you. No touching.”

“Agreed.”



Max opened his desk drawer and placed a picture in my hand. “What is this a picture of? I don’t understand, Max. It’s nice, but the bedroom is empty.”

“It’s ours if you want it.” He beamed a smile. “I wanted it to be a surprise. I had a realtor search for the perfect house for us. We can’t raise a family in a penthouse apartment. Our baby needs a big backyard. We can take a look today. It’s brand new and it’s close to my parents’ house. That way, we can have reliable babysitters nearby.”

I didn’t know what to say. “Max. Thank you. Your mom told me that she deposited money for our wedding gift into our joint account. Is that why you searched for the house?”

“No, babe. I started looking when I found out that you were pregnant. We also don’t need financial help from my parents, but I accepted it because it made them happy. We can always return the favor in different ways.”

I didn’t say a word. I threw myself at Max for a tight squeeze. I loved this man with all of my heart and soul. I couldn’t wait to be his wife. “Thank you,” was all I could say as I continued to press my body to his. I wanted his touch, which I’d missed for the past five days. His touch was my source of life. It’s what gave me happiness. It’s what gave me strength.

Max’s body on mine was intoxicating. It got worse when his lips turned toward my lips and he looked at me with dreamy eyes. Damn him. I needed him. I craved him. My will power was losing control when his hand caressed my hair, my cheeks, and ran seductively on my bottom lip.

“Jenna,” Max called in the most hypnotic voice. His hand trailed the front of my blouse. I could feel all kinds of pleasurable tremors tingling my body, but I would not give in. My heart felt no mercy as it beat in fast tiny rhythms. Heat flushed through every inch of me. And my sex burned for him so much that I could already feel the twitch on my clit.

“I’m just going to have a little taste. I’m not asking for permission. I’m letting you know what I’m doing.”

Before I could register what he’d said, Max’s tongue and lips were devouring my neck, bathing me down to my breast. How in the world? When did he unbutton my blouse?

“Max,” I whimpered. “I’m...I’m not...giving in. I’m not going to lose the—”

Too late. Max’s lips were already on mine. His kisses were intense and hungry. It felt like the first time we’d ever kissed. All the effort of trying to stay away from each other only intensified the need and want. Pure lust and love was a deadly combination when they were released. Max pushed up my skirt and his hands were all over my ass. Pushing away my panties, his hand was rubbing my clit. Oh my God! That felt so good. I wanted more.

Max anchored my legs around his waist and started to walk to who knew where. We were so much into sucking each other’s tongue and lips that Max banged against the wall cabinet. Then we banged against a few chairs, knocking them over when I tried to loosen his tie. We were on fire.