Page 56 of Forever Only Once

“Don’t you dare fucking shave. You already told me you have beard oils and take care of your facial hair to the point where it’s cleaner than most people’s hair.”

“Of course. Germs. It’s gross.”

“Don’t you dare shave it. You put enough conditioner in there that it’s softer than my hair. You didn’t give me beard burn. And, I like the scruff.”

He smiled and kissed me again. “You like the beard?”

“Didn’t I just say that?”

“Then I won’t shave it. I’ll keep it, which is a good thing because I really like my fucking beard.”

I smiled and ran my hands over the facial hair in question, and then through his silky locks, and then down his body, coming to rest on his hips.

“Wow,” I whispered.

“I’m going to take that as a compliment. And if you’re lucky, I’m pretty sure round two’s on its way.”

My eyes widened, even as I laughed. Seriously? I didn’t know you could laugh during sex like this.

“Really?”

“I’ll need inspiration.”

And then his hands were on my breasts, his lips on mine, and I laughed again, savoring the moment.

I had no idea what was coming next, but right then, I didn’t care.

Because, somehow, I’d accidentally found this man, and I couldn’t wait to just live in the moment some more.

I’d heard forever only happened once, but that was fine with me because I wasn’t looking for forever.

I was looking for right now.

And I had found it.

The part of me that wanted more didn’t want to let go, so I ignored that part and decided to just be.

After all, I had to find my happiness, too.

And that was more than any forever I could ever hope for.