Tempting the Best Man(50)

This was it. The lump was back in her throat. She barely realized Bridget had quietly slipped out of the office.

“I want you,” he rasped against her lips.

Her breath caught. “You do?”

Chase nodded. “There is no one else—there’s never been anyone else for me but you. You’re it, Maddie. And I swear to you, I will never treat you like my father did my mom. Hell, I couldn’t. I’m just not built like that man.”



Blinking back hot tears, she wrapped her arms around Chase and breathed in the scent of him. “Oh, God, Chase, I love you so much.”

His laugh was a mixture of relief and joy as he held her tighter, and she could feel his heart thundering against hers. She placed her lips near his ear and whispered, “I think I need to use a sick day, because there’s something I really want to do right now.”

Chase’s breath left in an unsteady rush. “I couldn’t agree more, but…”

“But?” Madison pulled back with a frown.

He grinned at her. “But afterward we’re going to your parents’ house.”

“We are?” A smile swept across her lips. Giddy, she looped her arms around his neck. “I’m afraid to even ask.”

Chase’s smile matched hers. “I think we need to break the news to your parents face-to-face, because this…” He kissed her again, his tongue tangling with hers, drawing a breathy moan. And that kiss went on until her toes curled inside her heels and her heart thudded heavily in her chest.

Kissing Chase—loving Chase—was something she’d never get tired of.

Pulling back, his mouth formed a smile against hers and he said, “This is forever.”