Protecting His Windflower (A Spirit Hunters Series Novel Book 1) by Temperance Dawn (best black authors .txt) 📕

“Yes, I’m positive. What’s the worst that can happen? We find out that we can’t stand each other, and I move out. Though, I highly doubt that is going to happen. Sure, it’s not the norm these days, but who’s to tell us what we are supposed to feel and do just to appease societal standards. I want this. For the first time in my life, I want to do what I want and not be afraid of repercussions. So, damn it! That’s what I’m going to do. Now, tell me what you’re thinking of doing for renovations.”

“I am so happy.” Liam continued to caress the skin of her back while he spoke. “For starters, I want to expand this space up here. I have some ideas in my head. I need to draw them out and talk to a building engineer since this place is so old. I want to gut it. I want to add another room, maybe two. Redo the kitchen and bathroom and add an ensuite to the master bedroom.”

Emily’s mind swirled, trying to picture how the new space would look. “That’s a lot. Where will you get the room to add two additional rooms?”

“I can reconfigure the stairway. And I want to turn the downstairs into a couple of offices.”

“A couple? Why not just use the whole space?”

“Because I want you to have your own office. We can redo the kitchen, make it smaller, and build an office for you where you can work, and me and the guys will have a space to meet and work. We can even add a couple of meeting rooms where we can have clients come if they’re local, so when your clients come to see you, they don’t have to see our paranormal stuff.”

“You would do that?” She reached up and ran her hands through Liam’s hair.

“Of course, baby. I told you. I’m in this for the long haul. We’re going to make this work for both of us.”

Emily’s breath caught. No one in her entire life, with the exception of Lexi, had ever given any thought to her needs. She had always dreamed of having a separate workspace. And now, here Liam was telling her he was going to build her one.

“Say you’ll move in with me, Em. Say you’ll work right next door to me, so we’re never apart.”

“Yes, I’ll move in with you. Yes, I’ll work next to you. Yes, to all of it.” Emily crashed her mouth down on to Liam’s lips. They made out there on the couch like they’d done so many times over the last few weeks. And like always, Liam pulled back when things became intense.

“Don’t stop,” Emily told him.

Liam looked at her. He was lying on top of her. One of his hands had found its way under her shirt where he caressed the sensitive skin at her ribs.

“Are you sure?”

Emily nodded. “Yes.” And she reached her hands up to pull his mouth down to hers.

“Have you eaten yet, baby?” Liam asked her. “I want nothing more than to take you right now.” His voice was captivating, raspy, and deep as he spoke, sending lustful shivers down her spine. Goosebumps broke the surface of her skin where his hands touched. “But, your well-being always comes first for me. I need to make sure you’re fed first. Because once I have you in bed, I’m not letting you come up for air for a very long time.”

Emily felt the blood flood her chest and cheeks. She knew Liam noticed the hot flush wash over her because he smiled, and his eyes lit up with more desire. “Not yet. You?” she breathed.

“Nope. I went straight to see the attorney and came right back here afterward.” He looked out of the window then back to her. “It’s going to be a cold, windy, and rainy day. Let’s order in. Chinese okay?”

“Yeah. That’s perfect.”

“You got it. Put on a movie. I’m gonna grab my phone.”

Emily grabbed on to him, halting his movement. “I like you right here.”

“I like me here too. I’m gonna like it even more when I get you in bed and have you naked. But we need to eat first because we are going to be expending a lot of energy today. And I can’t order sustenance without my phone. So, I’m gonna go get it and order food. Then, we’ll cuddle here and eat, and after that, I’ll lay on top of you for the rest of the day and tonight if that’s what you want.”

Not sure how to respond, Emily could only feel her cheeks burning more, and she knew she was bright red. “Okay, Liam,” was all she could manage to say.

“Okay, baby. Here, get cozy under this blanket. I’ll be right back.”

Yeah, this was perfect, Emily thought before she grabbed the remote to find a movie.

Twenty

Emily was right. The movie wasn’t necessary. She had found some action flick and put it on. But the moment Liam returned to the couch after ordering their food, they continued their make-out session on the sofa. It was carnal and full of want, and they both sighed and whimpered when they were interrupted by the doorbell, indicating that their food had arrived.

Liam hadn’t just ordered lunch, he ordered enough food to last them the next few days. He wasn’t kidding when he told her they weren’t leaving the house that weekend. Emily had almost regretted eating the soup. It warmed her belly, and she started to doze off while Liam put the leftovers in the refrigerator.

When he returned to the living room, he did as he’d promised. He climbed on top of her and helped her come awake by peppering kisses down her neck. He lingered his lips above the collar of her loose-fitting sweater that provided just a hint of cleavage. It drove her mad that