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So far the weekend had been a complete success. Now it was time for the gala.

”You ready?” I looked back over my shoulder and my breath hitched. Every single time I thought she couldn’t get any more beautiful, she blew me away again. I hoped that never stopped. ”Wow.” The single word said it all, falling out in a breathless whisper.

”I’ll never get tired of leaving you breathless,” she said with an endearing smile, a soft blush tinging her cheeks to let me know my appraisal was appreciated.

”Glad to hear that. I rather like being breathless.”

”You look,” she let out a heavy sigh, ”just unbelievable, Lauren. I’m a very luck lady.” She closed the distance and draped her arms around my neck. Her eyes fell shut and a goofy smile crossed her lips before she leaned her forehead against mine.

”That makes two of us,” I responded shakily, feeling every bit of Bo’s heat through the thin fabric of our gowns. My arms wrapped around her waist, locking behind her back to prevent any chance of escape.

I pressed forward, tilting my chin up so I could claim her lips, slowly, softly, drawing a soft moan from her as her hold on me tightened. We kept it innocent, all to aware of how easily we could lose ourselves. I eased myself away from her luscious lips, running my tongue along my own to savor her before opening my eyes.

She was smiling wide and bright, her bottom lip sucked between her teeth. ”You’re killing me, Lauren.”

It was impossible to love her any more than I did already. A wicked grin spread across my face. I took a certain pride in making her knees weak and I strived to do it in as many ways possible. ”Shall we?”

She nodded. ”Let’s do it”

We unraveled ourselves and grabbed out coats and clutches. ”I can’t wait to see my mom and dad. She hasn’t shown him her dress yet. I doubt he’s seen her that dolled up in years.”

”That should be interesting. I had Melinda, who does my mothers hair and make up for these special occasions, stop by to see if she wanted any help.”

”You did? Thank you.”