Read Online The Choice by Kate Benson - Free Book Online

little,” she answers. “She said she wanted to wait until she’d had a chance to talk to Chase to make a decision, but I think she’ll move in with him now that they’ve made up.”
    “ I think you’re probably right,” I agree as I turn the door handle and stop her as she starts to enter. She looks back at me with question in her eyes.
    “What’s wrong?”
    “Nothing,” I say with a smile as I lean down and pick her up bridal style, walking her over the threshold. “Welcome home, my Love.”
    “Thank you,” she laughs playfully. “Although , I think you’re only supposed to do that when you get married.”
    “All in good time, Baby,” I whisper and I press my lips to the tip of her nose and carry her to the couch and set her down. “Hungry?”
    “A little,” she nods as I lean over her and begin running my lips down the side of her neck.
    “Okay,” I say stopping at her lips. “Open us some wine and I’ll make us something.”
    “You’re cooking for me?” s he asks surprised.
    “I’d do anything for you, Analise,” I say softly against her lips before giving her a chaste kiss, taking her hand and walking us into the kitchen. “Go pick us something out good to go with dinner, Baby. Maybe the Torre Muga, you’ll like that.”
    I beg in throwing together my take on seafood paella while she raises herself up onto the island behind me and watches quietly. I couldn’t be happier that we’d gotten things worked out and were finally moving forward with our relationship. I’ll admit that I was surprised at how willing Analise had been to my suggestion to take the reins on things. She’d had too much on her shoulders for far too long and I wanted to take care of her. Not to mention, her natural inclination to submit to me couldn’t be more of a turn-on. Especially to someone like me. 
    Once I’ve finished cooking, we take our plates out to the deck facing the water and enjoy each other’s company. It’s the first unrushed time we’ve really had to ourselves since we put the break-up behind us and I’m determined to savor each and every second of it.
    “Do you think it will be weird having someone live with you?” she asks playfully as she pushes her empty plate away.
    “It’s not something I’ve ever wanted before, but I can’t wait to live with you.”
    “Why am I different?”
    “Because I’m in love with you, Analise,” I tell her honestly.
    “What about the women you were with before me? You never wanted to live with them?”
    “I wasn’t in love with any of them,” I tell her. She looks at me with surprise before I continue. “I’ve cared very deeply for women before, even loved one of them, but you’re the only woman I’ve ever been in love with. That’s why you’re different.”
    “Really?” s he asks me, clearly shocked by my revelation. Standing to take our dishes into the kitchen, I lean down to kiss her on the lips.
    “First, last and only, Baby. Go grab a sweater, it’s getting cold.”
    After I load the dishwasher, I turn to find her standing on the deck outside facing the water. I make my way out to her and stand behind her, wrapping my arms around her waist.
    “Would you like me to start a fire?” I ask as I plant my lips on her neck.
    “Sure,” she smiles and follows me out to the sand to the fire pit.
    After a few minutes, I’ve gotten it lit and I sit behind her, pulling her between my legs to rest against my chest. She’d grabbed a blanket from the house and we have it wrapped snuggly around our bodies as we cuddle together.
    “Will you tell me about the other woman?” she ask s quietly after a few moments.
    “What other woman?”
    “You said you loved someone else before you met me. Will you tell me about her?”
    “Do you seriously want to hear about my ex, Analise?”
    “Sure, why not?” she asks and I chuckle behind her.
    “I don’t know, I’m just a little surprised is all,” I start. “Okay, her name is Sarah and we dated a