Imperfect Fit

Chapter 23-She Finds Out

JOANNA

There's no doubt about it. I'm completely and unmistakably in love.

It feels different with Sage. He makes me feel different, too. In the best way. I've read about how it feels to be desired and wanted in romance books that I love to escape into, but never did I ever imagine it would feel like this.

To be adored, appreciated and protected.

A sleepy smile spreads, as Sage sleeps with his strong arms enveloping me close to his hard body, our legs are tangled together. While I've toned up during the last eight weeks thanks to the boot camp, I love how my body molds against his firm, large body.

Leaning in, I affectionately nudge his nose with mine and lightly press my lips to his. His arms tighten around me reflexively and I close my eyes in complete euphoria.

"Sage," I whisper, smiling when his lips twitch. I snuggle in closer and extricate my leg from between his, bringing it over his hip as I roll him onto his back so I can position myself to lay over him.

"Mmm." His deep voice vibrates through his chest. His strong hands glide up my back and down in soothing calmness.

I rest my chin on his chest. "I'm gonna make breakfast, can I borrow some clothes?"

"You don't have to ask, baby," he responds, his eyes still closed.

I peck his chest and then begin to sit up but he pulls me down to him. "Just a little bit longer."

"You're so cute in the mornings." I chuckle, nibbling on his neck and jawline.

"I'm always cute." He shifts, lifting me up with him as he sits up and pulls me closer in a sitting position. His hands run over my bed hair, and then he nuzzles my neck, leaving sweet kisses along my throat then on my shoulder.

"You're insatiable, Sage Kingston." I tease, even though I love how he can't get enough of me.

"When it comes to you, always."

He continues kissing me, whispering how beautiful I am. His fingers thread through my hair, gently pulling my head to the side to give him access to my neck and lips begin sucking .

"Okay, okay as much as I want to spend all morning in here, Obie's probably awake and needs to eat."

Sage presses his lips on my head. "He would sleep in until noon if I let him."

I slide out of his arms and he groans, rolling over to my side of the bed face down, but then I sense him watching me tip toe to his dresser, pulling out a shirt and a pair of sweats. My eyes scan the floor looking for my panties and bra. I spot them, and snatch them up.

"What are you looking at?" I smile at him as I slip on my panties and bra.

"You."

His dark eyes are soft and full of admiration. My face grows warm and my stomach flutters, causing me to look away.

"I love how your face grows pink when you get shy."

My hand lifts to my face.

"And I love how you always touch your face like that when you get embarrassed or flustered." His lips curve into a handsome smile. "I love everything about you."

"Give it a couple of weeks." I tease, turning away to lift my hair out of the shirt and walk to the bedroom door. My hand grasps the door knob when Sage turns me around; he's still completely naked and even though we've seen each other I can't help the blush that comes to my face.