tats, black sunglasses, hair that wasn’t black, but wasn’t brown falling over his sunglasses and lastly two massive bodyguards standing by him, one behind and one slightly in front. Dillon was cocky, and he didn’t care about the attention he was given.
My stomach didn’t settle. It became full of butterflies. My heart felt like it started beating so fast I was surprised it didn’t beat its way out of my chest. I wanted to run and jump on him so bad. I knew Rick, who stood a little in front of me, might stop me if I ran fast and he didn’t see it was me. I’d seen Rick take down people many times while I’d been with Dillon, and I did not want to become one.
Slowly moving forward, I intertwined my fingers to stop my fist clenching with my nerves. I was scared. What if when he saw me in person again he didn’t like what he saw? What if he saw me again and there was no spark, no chemistry for him?
I stopped directly before them. “Dillon, I’ve missed you.” Rick stepped to the side, and I stepped closer, terrified.
Dillon slid his sunglasses up on his head and slowly took me in from head to toe and back again. Then a massive smile spread over his handsome face, and he closed the gap between us and wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tight. “Fuck, I’ve missed you so much. You’re more beautiful each time I see you.”
His lips crashed down on mine, and I closed my eyes savoring his taste and touch. I clutched him like he was my life line. I didn’t care where we were, or if we had an audience. I wasn’t giving up this kiss for anyone or anything. His tongue sought entry, and I opened, letting him re-explore.
I don’t know how long we stood where we were making out, but when I needed air I reluctantly eased away. His hands came up to caress my cheek, and I leaned into his touch.
“I love you.” His voice was clear, and there was no mistaking what he said.
A heavy weight lifted off my shoulders, and I beamed up at him. “I love you, too.”
He winked at me. “I thought I’d tell you now. Well, since you seem to think airports are the place to say it.”
I groaned and squeezed him against me. “You didn’t say anything when we talked.”
He brushed his lips over mine. “I thought this was something that needing talking about in person. Then I realized I’d tell you how I feel when I saw you next.” He rested his forehead on mine. “I love you.”
Sighing in contentment I squeezed him against me. “I love you, too. Come on let’s get out of here so I can show you just how much.”
He chuckled and smacked my arse. “Lead the way, lov’.”
****
Dillon
At Ashlyn’s house three nights later.
I didn’t know if I was relived or upset that Ashlyn hadn’t told her family I was here. I’d been at her house for three nights now and she still hadn’t said anything to them. Our first two nights we’d spent in bed, but I at least thought today when her parents called she would mention she was with me. I didn’t like the feeling that I was getting. Was Ashlyn ashamed or embarrassed by me? Did she not think this would last? Didn’t she believe in our love? Was that was why she wasn’t saying anything or introducing me?
“Why didn’t you tell them you were with me?”
She sighed and wrapped her arms around me. “You’re only here for two more nights. I want you all to myself. I also don’t want them butting in or scaring you off.” She gazed up at me with a pleading pout and eyes that begged for me to let her have what she wanted. What she’d said made sense, but I didn’t like it. I started to feel like her dirty secret. “Please let me just enjoy you. I promise the next time I’ll introduce you.”
I had two more nights, and as much as I wanted to argue my own point, I didn’t want to fight. I wanted to enjoy my short time left with her. Reaching over beside me I circled her waist and pulled her to straddle me. “Fine. Next time I’m here I want to meet all
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