My smile didn't falter for a moment, as I watched Carl play with Luna, my cat.

The way he scratched her under the chin, coaxing out those soft purrs, melted me. We'd been dating for two years now, and I loved him

with my whole heart. Baby, I want to stay the night. His voice broke through my thoughts,

pulling me back to the present. My smile widened as I nodded, pushing off the wall and making my way toward him.

Do you want to? I asked him, Carl nodded, turning to face me fully.

As he did, I couldn't resist reaching out, wrapping my arms around his neck.

My fingers immediately buried themselves in his

impossibly soft hair, twisting lightly. Baby, what are you up to? he asked, his voice

low and teasing, sending a delightful shiver down my spine. I smiled at his words, letting the silence speak for me as I leaned

in. My lips met his in a soft, lingering kiss, his familiar taste igniting something deep inside me.

For a moment it was sweet and gentle, but I craved more. I tilted my head, parting his lips with my tongue. As it found his own,

the kiss deepened, igniting a heat that spread through me like wildfire. The groan he let out was low and needy,

sending electricity coursing through my veins.

Hmm. I pushed closer, pressing my body against his.

The warmth of his bare chest seeped through his shirt,

and I found myself aching to feel it against my skin.

Oh, when I finally broke the kiss. And I found myself aching to feel it against my skin. Oh!

When I finally broke the kiss, both of us were panting.

Our breaths mingling as we hovered close, foreheads almost touching.

Fuck, I murmured.

The need in my voice clear.

Can we take this to the bedroom?

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