“Well, either way, your ass is going home.”

“How do you deal with this guy?”

“I go home to Landon. It makes life so much better.” I get into the backseat, and Kelly hops into the passenger seat with Danny driving. I wonder if they’re going to let this go further, or if he’s just a little overprotective because she’s my friend.

When we finally get back to the condo, Landon is already there and waiting for me with a frown. “Beautiful, I was about to worry.”

“You know I was safe. It took a little longer because Kelly and Danny were arguing again.” I fall into his arms as he wraps me up into a tight embrace. “I’ve missed you.”

“Lips,” he growls. I lift my head and give him my mouth. “Fuck, I could kiss you all damn day long.”

“Then perhaps we should take this to our bedroom so you can kiss me properly, Mr. Black.”

“Fuck, woman. I want you naked, but first I want to talk about today.”

“What about today?”

“Your father. You were so damn upset.”

“And you made it all better.”

“That I did, but how did you find out about it?”

“Tobias called me after my mother left me a message stating that they saw the report on the internet and that my father was furious. I panicked and begged Danny to rush me over to the office. I didn’t tell him why or even give him a chance to call you because I didn’t want to interrupt you any sooner than necessary.”

“Thanks, babe. But the second you need me, you tell me. You come first before everything and everyone. I don’t give a fuck what it is. I don’t give a shit if it’s a fucking paper cut. You’ve got a problem, then you tell me.”

“I will.”

“Do you promise?” He cups my chin with his thumb and forefinger, tipping my head so that I look him in the eyes. God, I love looking into his hazel-colored eyes. They’re full of intent, determination, and adoration when he stares into mine.

“Yes, I promise.”

“I love you, Lara. I love you so damn much. I don’t know if you even understand how much, but I need you to grasp that, baby.”

“I love you too, Landon. I’m crazy about you to the point of madness. We’re just meant to be.” He picks me up and I wrap my legs around his waist, locking my ankles together. Carrying me throughout the condo, he takes me to the kitchen and sets me on the breakfast bar.

“Woman, you need to eat before I fuck your pretty cunt. You’ve been studying for hours, and I’m sure that you haven’t eaten. Am I right?”

“But I’m not hungry right now. I’m horny.”

“Fine. How about I part your legs and eat that sweet slit of yours until you’re gushing on my face, and then you can eat some food.”

“That sounds like a wonderful idea to me, but what about your needs?”

“I need to take care of my future wife.” He runs his hands up my thighs, stopping before he gets to my pussy, moving back down to my knee.

“Why are you stopping?”

“I’m not, love. I want you worked up for me and not some little fuckers you were studying with.”

“What?”

“Danny told you?”

“He didn’t have to.”

“How did you…?”