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  I release him, his cock coming to attention before I grip the base of him. He’s so thick and hard, and I’ve never wanted a cock in my mouth so badly until this moment. So I take him. I don’t play around; I don’t even try to tease him. I want him to get off. I want to taste him because, fucking hell, I love him. I love him so damn much, I can’t stand it. Is it stupid of me? Yup, it sure is, but I can’t help it. Maybe, just maybe, he’ll stay.

  Lots of blow jobs can be a mighty persuasive strategy. Just saying.

  I take him to the back of my throat over and over again. Soon, his fingers thread through my hair, his body presses back into my bedroom wall, and the most beautiful sound leaves his lips.

  Oh fuck, Del.

  Those three words can get me off in seconds. I know this because that’s how he got me off last night when we were making love. While I’m sure it’s still fucking to him, it’s not for me. It’s so much more. Maybe I can make it more for him?

  I don’t slow down, using a mixture of wet tongue and lips all over his cock as I move him in and out of my swollen mouth. I suck him, rake my teeth along his taut cock, and I feel his orgasm coming. He grips my hair, almost pulling it out as he arches into my mouth, a guttural yell leaving his stunning lips. When he comes, he jerks so hard into my mouth, it chokes me. But in a good way. I suck him dry, needing the taste of him in my mouth. He jerks and thrashes beneath my mouth as I lick him clean. When I fall back on my haunches, I glance up at him with a little grin on my lips.

  He looks beautifully spent.

  God, I want nothing more than to stare at him. Worship him. Damn it. Be still, heart!

  He looks down at me through his lashes, pulling in deep and raspy breaths. “If all I gotta do is climb the side of the house for all that, I’ll do it every day.”

  I giggle as I smack his belly, standing up, but I don’t get far before he has me in his arms. His mouth captures mine, his tongue swirling with mine as he holds my face in his big hands. When he pulls away, he kisses my nose before the sides of my mouth. “You should have told me that was what was waiting for me if I’d come into your room instead of Holden’s.”

  I move out of his arms, reaching for my sports bra. “You’re insane.”

  “I might be. I think you’re putting a spell on me or some shit.”

  “Oh, really? You figured out my plan?” I throw over my shoulder as I put on my bra and then my shirt. “What gave me away?”

  “I think it was the way you suck my cock.”

  Little does he know, I’m not a fan of blow jobs. With Reed, though, I’d pretend his dick was a popsicle if it meant he’d be mine forever. But, really, is love ever forever? Oh no, don’t be turning into Mawmaw, Delaney.

  “It’s a good cock,” I say with a wink, and his grin grows as he refastens his jeans.

  He beckons me with his finger. “Come here.”

  I go willingly before he wraps his arms around me, dipping me back and kissing the living hell out of me. I feel his kiss in my nipples, my stomach, and then my pussy. His tongue moves along my lips, my tongue, and when he pulls back, he stares into my eyes.

  “I have a surprise for you.”

  “Me?”

  “You.”

  I want to question him, but before I can, he’s pulling me down the stairs. He grabs my bag out of the kitchen, and then we’re on our way to the field. When I notice my team isn’t wearing our blue shirts, I’m confused. But then I see the distillery team isn’t wearing their green ones, and I really don’t know what’s going on. But then I see what all the shirts say. Delaney Abbot for Mayor. Spring Grove’s Sweetheart is Going to Make Everything Sweeter.

  Is it corny? Oh yes.

  Do I care? Nope.

  Do I love it? So damn much, I might cry.

  “Everyone will be here tonight. They’ll see the shirts, and they’ll know who to vote for.”

  My lip juts out and starts to wobble as I gaze up at him. “You did this for me?”

  “I did.”

  Oh, the words of love are right there. Instead, I wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him hard on the lips. He holds me to him, his heart pounding with mine. I pull back slightly, and his eyes dance in front of me.

  “Do you feel better?”

  “I do.”

  “That’s all I want.”

  Tears burn my eyes as he grins and then kisses me once more. When I pull back, I press my lips to his ear. “I want to suck your cock so damn bad right now.”

  He hisses out a breath. “I mean, we can leave now.”

  I pull away, a teasing grin on my lips. “Nope, I gotta beat you first.”

  He scoffs. “You may beat me here, sweetheart, but I’ll spank you back at my place.”

  My eyes flash with excitement. “Promise?”

  He clutches his chest. “You’re gonna kill me, woman.”

  “Damn, you’ve caught on to my master plan.”

  As his laughter follows me onto the field, I have to fight back my tears. He did this for me. He made sure people would see my name and remember it. Not that they don’t know me already, but this is big. The whole town comes out for these games. This is huge for me. He knew that. I shouldn’t allow this to make me fall for him even harder. No, I need to get over him, and quick, before he breaks my heart.

  But this heart of mine has a one-track mind, and it’s set on Reed McElroy.

  Chapter Twenty-Four

  Reed

  I’m pretty sure Delaney isn’t wearing any underwear.

  I watch her as she bends over to pick up a box of Sunday pamphlets to take to the front of the church for incoming congregants. Her hair falls around her shoulders, hiding her face as she picks up the box. My cock comes to life as she shakes her hair back into place. All I can think is how her hair dragged along my thighs as she sucked me hard the night before. She didn’t leave my house until close to four, so I’m very impressed with how gorgeous she looks this morning. I was lucky to be able to put my legs in the right pants holes, but Delaney, she looks stunning in a teal silk dress that hugs that body of hers the way I’m begging too.

  I need her.

  I take a step, but then a hand comes to my biceps. Mrs. Rancid looks up at me, her hair in big white curls as she grins. She has red lipstick all over her teeth.

  “Tell me, Reed… You dating our Delaney?”

  I press my lips together. Delaney and I have been sleeping together for over a month. Still, every day we get asked the same damn question. “How are you, Mrs. Rancid?”

  “I’m fine, but I need to know because you know we all just love her, and if she chose you, that’s gonna take some getting used to. With you being an outsider and all.”

  I give her a blank look. “Mrs. Rancid, I lived in this town for eighteen years.”

  She waves me off. “But this isn’t your home.”

  I bite the inside of my cheek, trying to keep the slick comment I have bubbling inside me from escaping. Like how this wasn’t her home until Eric Rancid cheated on his wife with her over in Millaco County. I promised my mom I would be on my best behavior. “Oh, Mrs. Rancid, it’s never been yours.”

  That wasn’t that bad, especially since I’m grinning down at her.

  Or maybe it was? She takes in a deep breath. “I’ve been here longer than you’ve been alive!”

  “Doesn’t mean you belong.” Shit, I didn’t need that last part. “God bless.”

  I walk away because surely my blessing from God helps.

  “She deserves better!”

  I grimace at her words. Of course Delaney does, which is why we’re only having fun. I head down the aisle to where Delaney is opening the box and restocking the pamphlets. When I come up beside her, she gives me a little smile as she side-eyes me.

  “Reed.”

  “Delaney Kate.”

  Her grin grows as she brings her pink bottom lip between her teeth. I know she loves it when I call her by her full name. She’ll never admit it, but I can’t miss the tint