Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 77730 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 259(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77730 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 259(@300wpm)
Once the door was nearly shut, I practically ran to the kitchen.
With my hand over my beating chest, I closed my eyes and replayed the last five minutes as I leaned against the kitchen counter.
I knew Maverick had a nice body, but holy shit, he was built like a Greek god. And his…his…wow. Wait until I tell Rose and Kipton about this. And Avery. She already had a little crush on Maverick. She’d be totally beside herself when I told her I’d seen him naked. And in the shower.
Renee would most likely tell me I was a fool for not dropping to my knees and taking him in my mouth.
Letting out a slow exhale, I frowned. If I still had feelings for Ben, would I honestly be lusting after Maverick so hard?
“You’re pathetic,” I whispered as I pushed away from the counter, determined to keep myself busy. Maverick would most likely be ready to eat something a bit more fulfilling than bone broth, so I opened his fridge to see what my mother had stocked after her trip to the store yesterday.
Thank God my parents hadn’t been there when I’d barged into the bathroom and seen Maverick in his birthday suit.
I placed my hands on my cheeks as I felt them heat. How was I ever going to be able to look him in the eye again?
There was a knock on the door, and I quickly stepped over to answer it.
“Nathan, hey. Back so soon?”
“Mom made some chicken and mashed potatoes if Maverick is up for eating something a bit heavier. At the very least, she told me to make sure you eat.” I smiled as he put everything down on the island. “How’s Maverick feeling?”
“I think better. He’s taking a shower now. Still a bit weak, though.”
“Does he need any help?” Nathan asked.
“You might want to knock on the door and make sure he’s okay. I accidentally went into the bathroom when I heard a loud noise, and let’s just say I got a show. A full show.”
Nathan tossed his head back and laughed hard. “Did you see his junk?”
I tilted my head and gave my brother a look. “What do you think?”
“By the way your cheeks are bright red, I’m going to say you did.”
“Just go ask him if he needs help, will you?”
He held up his hands and laughed again before turning and heading down the hall. I heard him knock and call out to Maverick.
“Hey, Mav. Need any help?”
Maverick’s reply was muffled. The door to the bathroom opened, and I heard them both talking. Curious, I walked over and peeked down the hall, only to see Maverick with a towel wrapped around his trim waist. As Nathan walked into the bedroom, I quickly made my way back to the kitchen to make up two plates of chicken and potatoes.
Less than thirty seconds later, Nathan was back in the kitchen. “Man, you weren’t kidding when you said he was still a bit weak. I think he’s lightheaded as well. He’s getting dressed. I helped him get some clothes, but he said he could sit on the bed and get dressed.”
I nodded. “Thank you for checking on him. Have you eaten already?”
My brother laughed. “Of course, I did. It’s all yours. It should still be pretty warm.”
“It is. I’m wondering if Maverick will even feel like eating.”
“He does.”
Nathan and I both turned at the sound of Maverick’s voice. He stood in the kitchen looking pale, but far better than earlier this morning. He was dressed in sweatpants, a black T-shirt, and his hair was wet, with a stray strand hanging over his forehead. I had the strongest urge to push it back.
“Um, my mom had Nathan bring over some chicken and potatoes.”
The corner of his mouth rose. “That sounds a hell of a lot better than bone broth.”
“Hey,” I stated. “That bone broth cured what ailed you, didn’t it?”
“Did it?” Nathan asked, watching Maverick carefully make his way over to the island. He ran over and pulled a stool out for him as Maverick practically fell into it.
“Man, I don’t ever remember feeling this bad.”
“You look like shit, dude,” Nathan deadpanned.
Maverick let out a chuckle. “Leave it to you to tell it like it is.”
My brother shrugged. “Call it as I see it.”
After serving the food, I walked over to Maverick and set a plate down. “I’m, um, I’m really sorry about earlier.”
He gave me a soft smile. “It’s not a big deal, Lily. You weren’t the first woman to see me naked.”
Nathan laughed, and I tried with all my might to return his smile, but a strange pang hit me in the middle of my chest—and I almost asked him if I’d be the last.
Okay, note to self: have sex soon. Really soon. And not with your vibrator. Real sex.