Consumed by a Stranger (Craved Series #4) Page 9

  And while the feelings were there, I knew as they got deeper, being apart from him would only get harder. Besides, my life was complicated enough without adding a long distance relationship to the mix.

  I sighed, enjoying the way it felt to be bathtub warm under the covers… not to mention sexually spent.

  "Do you want a glass of water?" he asked.

  "Have I failed to offer you a drink again?"

  "Not at all," he said. "But do you mind if I get one?"

  "Help yourself," I said, letting my eyes linger on his ass as he walked out of the room.

  I couldn’t help but smile to myself. How could I not? There was a sexy doctor walking around naked in my apartment. Plus, not only was he gorgeous, but he was funny and kind and dynamite at sex and wanted to freaking snuggle with me!

  And not only had I not messed it up yet, he said smitten was an understatement!

  I listened as he opened a few cupboards and found a glass.

  "Can I drink the tap water here?" he asked, popping his head back in the room.

  "Yeah," I said. "Go nuts."

  "Thanks," he said. "It's been a while since I could do that."

  I listened as he turned on the faucet. Then there was a pause- probably him slamming some water- before he let it run again.

  When he came back, he had two glasses and set one down on my nightstand before going back around to the other side of the bed.

  "I'm so happy you're here," I said. "But it makes me sad every time I remember that you have to go back to Thailand."

  "I know," he said. "Especially when we're having so much fun."

  I nodded.

  "And I know we haven't known each other for very long, but doesn’t it feel like we've been dating for a while?"

  "Yeah," I said. "I just wish there was something we could do, something that would make this whole thing easier."

  Jack lifted a hand and traced the outline of my face with his fingers. "Maybe there is something we could do."

  "Like what?"

  "Well, you make me happier than sunshine and banana pancakes."

  I narrowed my eyes at him. "I'm not following."

  "What I'm trying to say is, when I find something that makes me happy, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure I can enjoy it every day."

  "Okay."

  "And you're one of those things."

  "Thanks."

  "And I can't imagine ever getting sick of you or ever not wanting more of you."

  I smiled. "And I'm much better for you than too much sunshine or banana pancakes."

  "I know."

  "So what are you suggesting?"

  "I guess I'm suggesting we get married."

  I laughed.

  He didn't.

  I furrowed my brow. "Oh my god you're serious?!"

  "Yeah." He shrugged. "I am."

  "We can't get married, Jack."

  "Why not?"

  "Because... because we've only just met."

  "Which is exactly why we shouldn't waste any more time apart."

  "That's crazy," I said, wondering if it was the wine talking.

  "Would it seem less crazy if I got down on my knee cause-"

  "No," I said. "Plus, you're naked."

  "What's that got to do with anything?"

  "I don't know," I said. "But somehow it compromises your whole proposal."

  "I assure you my judgement isn't impaired by my own nakedness." He pulled me close. "Yours on the other hand is an entirely different matter."

  I shook my head.

  "What's wrong?"

  "I just feel like you're making light of something that isn't frivolous at all."

  "Yeah, well, maybe I'm feeling a bit awkward at the minute because you haven’t said yes."

  "I don't mean to make you feel awkward," I said. "I just don't think you know me well enough to ask me something like that."

  "I know enough," he said.

  "I've never even made you a piece of toast."

  "You can make me one in the morning."

  "And if I'm a terrible cook and you wish you hadn't asked me to marry you, then what?"

  "I wouldn't be marrying you for your cooking skills so that's not going to happen."

  "And what would you be marrying me for then?"

  "Your excellent company," he said. "And your fantastic genes."

  "Shit."

  "Is that a no?" he asked, his face falling.

  "Do you really expect a serious answer?"

  "It's a serious question."

  "I know it's a serious question. That's why I'm confused. Because I don't think you realize how serious it is."

  He fixed his eyes on me. "Audrey."

  "What?"

  "I do."

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