The front door opened and Josh walked in. Kip wanted to jump into his arms and beg him to rescue her. He glanced Cameron’s way. Not an ounce of surprise marred Josh’s features. He nodded.
“What’s up?” Without waiting for a response, he disappeared inside his bedroom.
She stared at the spot where he’d been, incapable of believing her eyes.
She crossed her arms over her chest and then uncrossed them when she realized what she’d done. There was a frown tugging at her brow but she couldn’t stop it. When Kip couldn’t take it any longer, she finally met Cameron’s gaze. He smiled. A loud shriek rent the air, giving Kip hope she could escape. Josh’s bedroom door opened.
“Monster alert. I’ve got it,” he said, jogging down the hall.
Kip had already turned at the sound of Jade’s cry and that’s how Cameron got the drop on her. Snagging her from behind, he pulled her into his lap. His mouth covered hers and God help her, she let it happen. He tasted like ambrosia, like her dreams coming true. Her fingers brushed every inch of him she could reach, starving for any connection. She’d missed him so much. The idea she’d never touch him again in any way had almost killed her. Here he was, giving her another chance. She couldn’t stop.
“Can’t see a thing,” Josh said, causing Kip to tear her mouth away.
He was covering Jade’s eyes and keeping his gaze averted before disappearing inside his bedroom once more. The door closed with a definite snap. Cameron’s chest shook beneath her. Feeling a bit shy, Kip turned her head, meeting his stare. The laughter and happiness in his eyes made her want to sigh.
“I don’t want to leave here, Kip.”
His admission caused her nose to sting. He meant it. She could see his heart.
“You and Jade mean everything to me. When you’re not around, I can see all the pieces of me that are missing with a blinding clarity.”
Kip held her breath. She felt the same.
“I’m only whole when I’m with you.”
“Just heading for the kitchen,” Josh said, moving fast and still hiding Jade’s eyes.
Kip pressed her forehead to Cameron’s shoulder, hiding her smile. “Are you sure you want all this?”
His arms tightened around her. “You’re not getting away from me. I’m serious. You’re my home.”
The pressure in her chest had nowhere to go. She loved this man. Straddling his hips, Kip kissed every exposed inch of skin she could find until Cameron was laughing so hard no sound emerged. When she had him where she wanted, Kip touched her head to his and stared into the slightly mismatched eyes that were only inches from her face.
“I love you, Cameron. So fucking much I can’t catch my breath sometimes. If you ever leave me again, they’ll never find your body.”
Cameron released a happy sigh, warming her heart.
“I wouldn’t expect anything less.”
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